Deadline: 30-Jun-23
The Japan Foundation is pleased to announce a call for applications to support the implementation of programs that implement various aspects related to Japanese studies to encourage promotion, deepen understanding of Japan and encourage collaboration between Japan and Indonesia.
Priorities
- Projects which promote deeper understanding of Japan among the people of Indonesia and this region, through Japanese studies.
- Projects which promote and enhance Japanese studies in Indonesia.
- Joint-research and conferences whose results will be published.
- International cooperative projects that are to be conducted between two or more Japanese studies institutions.
- Projects with elements of collaborations between Japan and Indonesia or East Timor.
- Projects which will expand the networks of professionals/researchers/institutions in the field of Japanese studies.
- Projects with high potential for the development into sustainable projects.
- Projects with innovative approaches or pioneering elements in the themes and contents.
- Projects whose outcomes have a lasting significance within relevant fields, rather than being a one-off event.
- Projects which contribute in developing a foundation for international exchanges by nurturing those who can take the lead in international exchange between Japan and Indonesia or East Timor.
Funding Information
- The Japan Foundation, Jakarta contribution will not exceed IDR 20,000,000.
Qualified Projects
- Projects concerning Japan International exchange to promote deeper understanding of Japan, to enhance Japanese studies in Indonesia, such as conferences, publications, webinars, workshops, and intensive courses.
- Cultural Collaborations between Japan and Indonesia/East Timor Collaborative projects between Japan and Indonesia or East Timor in the field of intellectual exchange in Asia which aims to conduct collaborative projects, such as joint research, international conferences which are jointly conducted by institutions or professionals based in Indonesia and Japan, and exchange project at grasroots or regional levels. Bilateral collaborative projects as well as multilateral projects that involve countries other than the target areas are also eligible.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants shall be non-profit organizations (e.g. universities, non-profit cultural institutions, NGO/NPOs) or professionals or experts located in Indonesia or East Timor.
- Applicants shall cover a part of the cost.
- Projects should be implemented and completed by March 1st, 2024.
- If the project includes overseas travel from Japan, there will be an additional selection process regarding health protocols.
- Applicants must agree on the obligations.
- Applicants must have a bank account capable of accepting grants from the Japan Foundation, Jakarta. The bank account may also be opened before remittance.
Ineligible
- Applications from for-profit organizations are not accepted.
- The following projects are not eligible.
- Projects dealing solely with topics in the field of natural science
- Commercial activities, missionary activities, political activities, and election campaigns
- Activities in support of specific doctrines or claims
- Capital fund and endowment drives, debt reduction, donations, public relations campaigns, advertising, creation or support of awards or grants
- Purchase of land
- Projects that focus on developing weapons and military technology
- Procurement of equipment
- Activities which do not have any specific relation to Japan in terms of theme or guest.
For more information, visit Japanese Studies Small Grant Program.