NGO インフォメーション 日本全国の国際協力ＮＧＯからの新着情報を掲載しています。

認定NPO法人高木仁三郎市民科学基金では、現在、下記の通り、2021年度アジア助成事業の募集を行っています。アジア地域における市民科学の考えに立った調査・研究を志すNGO/NPO、市民団体へご紹介下さい。

なお、本プログラムはアジア各国からの応募を念頭においており、応募主体、対象地域が日本国内の場合は、別途募集を行う国内枠への応募の検討をお願い致します。

The Takagi Fund for Citizen Science (the Takagi Fund, Tokyo, Japan) will invite grant applications for the year 2021 from groups and individuals in Asia pursuing “Citizen Science”. The deadline for submission of applications for this round is 15 September, 2020. PDF

Grant Categories

Research Grant

Research grants are to support research projects by individuals or groups that befit Citizen Science described here.

The grant may cover research and travel expenses, printing and other outsourcing costs. It may also include funds to hold workshops or symposia to communicate research findings to the public.

Training Grant

Training Grants are to support an individual receiving training at educational institutions, NGOs, research institutes, etc. that will enhance their expertise as Citizen Scientists and help them gain hands-on experience. The grant can be used to cover travel, accommodation, tuition or related costs.

Eligibility

This grant is for individuals or groups from Asian countries and regions who pursue Citizen Science as defined by the Takagi Fund. For individuals or groups in Japan, please visit http://www.takagifund.org/apply/index.html.

Grant Amounts

Maximum grant amount per application this year is US$5,000. The total grant for the year 2021 is JP¥ 2,000,000, roughly equivalent to US $19,000 (at August 2020 rate). Takagi Fund bears the remittance charge including an intermediary bank fee, but please cover the receiving fee where applicable.

NOTE: As a general rule, the grant is paid to the recipients in two installments. The First half initially and the rest of the grant on submission of an interim report, the proportion and the timing of the two installments being negotiable depending on each applicant’s budget proposal.

Term of support

The basic term of support is for one year (January to December, 2021) after the grant agreement. Applicants who wish to apply for a shorter or longer term should consult the Takagi Fund Secretariat.