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The Editage grants program aims to provide financial assistance, mentorship, and career guidance to young researchers who aspire to make an impact on society through their research.
Young researchers face various challenges early in their careers, and insufficient support may hinder their progress. Therefore, through this support program, we aim to empower promising researchers to effectively navigate complex research environments, become self-reliant, and develop leadership qualities.
Under this support program, 1 million yen each will be granted to 5 awardees to cover expenses related to research activities. Additionally, the most outstanding awardee will receive an additional grant of 1 million yen, which can be utilized for aspects besides manuscript writing, such as travelling for research, attending conferences, and purchasing materials.
Editage Grant is currently accepting the applications.
Please create an essay using the essay template and submit it on the application form.
*Before applying, please read the contents of the website in advance.
What’s New
- Editage Grant 2024 is now open for applications (April.1.2024)
- The Editage Grant 2024 website has been launched (January 25, 2024).
- Learn more about past grants
Support Program for Young Researchers
●Five winners of the Editage Grant will receive 1 million yen each. Moreover, the most outstanding awardee among the five will receive an additional 1 million yen (total of 2 million yen).
●The next 15 selected candidates will receive 50,000 yen in cash and 50,000 yen worth of Editage service vouchers (totaling 100,000 yen).
●All 20 winners will receive a one-year “Editage All Access Pack.”
●All applicants who pass the initial screening will receive Editage discount coupons.
Eligibility
Applications are open to Japanese nationals, as well as foreign nationals living in Japan, who are affiliated with a university or research institution in Japan or abroad. Applicants must meet all of the following criteria:
Age
Must be at least 22 years old and no older than 39 years as of November 1, 2024.
Experience
Must have completed a master’s degree or an equivalent advanced research program.
Research Activity
The research activities described in the application documents and essays must have been conducted or managed by the applicant within the past 3 years.
Preference will be given to those who have not previously submitted papers, have not received funding, or do not expect to receive funding until April 1, 2024.
Selection and Evaluation
Schedule
Applications Open: April 1, 2024, 00:01
Deadline for Applications: June 30, 2024, 20:59
Interviews: Scheduled for August 2024
Announcement of Final Results: Scheduled for September 2024
Selection Process
The selection process involves two stages:
(1) Document review – 20 candidates will be selected.
(2) Review by the selection committee – 10 candidates will be selected.
*Results will be sent via email.
Essay
Essays will be evaluated based on criteria such as structure, clarity, and academic significance.
Interviews and Presentations
Interviews and presentations will be conducted for the 10 candidates selected by the selection committee.
Essay Guidelines
- The research activities described in the essay must have been conducted or managed by the applicant within the past 3 years.
- English essays should be approximately 2,000 words (4,000 characters in the case of Japanese) long and must be written in the specific order mentioned below.
- Essays should include the following items in order (no word limit for each item):
(1) Description of the problem or issue being addressed and its social significance.
(2) Motivation for addressing the problem or issue and reasons for believing it can be resolved.
(3) Past activities conducted and goals to be achieved within the next 5 to 10 years.
(4) How the 1 million yen grant will contribute to achieving your goals.
- Essays should be in either Japanese or English.
Announcement of Results and Awardees
The final awardees will be determined by the selection committee and will be individually notified.
An awards ceremony is planned in Tokyo for October 2024.
*Please note that the names and affiliations of the awardees will be publicly disclosed during grant-related announcements.
Selection Committee
Makoto Yuasa
Director of Branding and Representative Director, Japan Office
Sayaka Oki
Professor, Department of Integrated Educational Sciences (Basic Education Course), Graduate School of Education, The University of Tokyo
Akihiro Kishimura
Associate Professor, Department of Applied Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, Kyushu University
Motoshi Hayano
Special Appointee Lecturer, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Keio University School of Medicine
Yuko Harayama
Professor Emeritus, Graduate School of Engineering, Tohoku University, ISC Fellow
FAQs
I am a Japanese national but currently residing overseas for research purposes. Can I apply from abroad?
Yes, you are eligible to apply. There are no restrictions based on residency for this round.
I am not a Japanese national but currently studying in Japan. Is the application limited to Japanese nationals?
Yes, you are eligible to apply. There are no nationality restrictions for this round.
How and when will the interviews be conducted?
Interviews will be conducted online. We will contact eligible candidates to schedule interviews from August 2024 onwards.
Can I include figures or tables in my essay?
Yes, you can.
Editage Grant is currently accepting the applications.
Please create an essay using the essay template and submit it on the application form.
*Before applying, please read the contents of the website in advance.
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