Program Description > International Research Scientist Development Grants for Young Investigators

Applications for FY2010 is now closed. Solicitation of additional applications for FY 2009 (Applications for FY2009 is now closed.) The age limit for applications to "International Research Scientist Development Grants for Young Investigators" has been changed. We are now reopening the application period to solicit additional applications from those who are newly qualified. New applications must be received by noon, December 24, 2009. *The funding will be reduced to a maximum of 40% of the original amount. *New grant recipients, who wish to continue their proposed projects, will be able to renew the grants in the following year. International Research Scientist Development Awards for Young Investigators aim at supporting young scientists in the formative stages of their careers to conduct international collaborative research. The awards will provide one-year period of initial support for projects intended to complete preliminary steps in the pipeline for pre-arranged international collaboration. It is anticipated that research projects receiving support under this program will lead directly to a subsequent project that will be well positioned to compete for funds through the parent "International Collaborative Research Grants for Young Investigators" program.

	Applicants (within ten years of receiving the doctoral degree and under 42 years of age) discuss prospective projects with their international collaborators in advance.
	Applicants submit English application form to the International Research Committee.
	Applicants may be called for an interview prior to the final decision.
	The funds are primarily designed to cover the research conducted in Japan.
	Grant recipients submit progress reports written in English to the International Research Committee at the end of February.
	Evaluation of research progress. Grant recipients may be celled for an interview.
	Evaluation forms will be sent to grant recipients.