- The Toshiaki Ogasawara Memorial Foundation
supports individuals with the potential
to create new value.
- NEWSApril 1, 2022
- English version of the website is launched.
Empowering innovators to
challenge conventional wisdom
In June 2020, the Ogasawara Foundation for the Promotion of Science and Engineering was reborn as the Toshiaki Ogasawara Memorial Foundation. To fully realize the dream of the founder, we are now offering support for the creative activities of those working in the field of arts and culture.
While continuing to support science and technology, we hope that awarding grants to creative individuals who push boundaries in the arts and culture will help generate innovation.
Grant Awarding Activities
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Science and Technology Grants
Since 1986, the Foundation has worked to contribute to the development of Japanese industry by awarding Science and Technology Grants to individuals working in those fields.
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Arts and Culture Grants
The Foundation aims to support the arts and cultural sectors becase we believe creativity is germane to our very existence. By providing grants to individuals and groups engaged in these fields, we aim to nurture a culturally enriched society.
News and Information
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NewsApril 1, 2022
English version of the website is launched.
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NewsOctober 22, 2021
Will Allis Prize of the American Physical Society 2022 awarded.
Foundation Councilor Toshiaki Makabe (Professor Emeritus of Keio University) became the first person from outside Europe or the United States to receive the award. -
Application InfoOctober 06, 2021
Applications for the 2021 Contemporary Art Translation Grant are no longer being accepted.
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Application InfoOctober 06, 2021
Applications for the 2021 Contemporary Art Research Grant are no longer being accepted.
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NewsOctober 01, 2021
Greetings from newly appointed President Sanshiro Ogasawara
Applications
This is a list of information related to the 2021 Science and Technology,
and Arts and Culture Grants.
Click through from the application schedule for further details on each grant.
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Science and TechnologyJuly 01, 2021
General Research GrantApplication period closed
[Application Period] Wednesday, April 28 – Wednesday, June 30, 2021
This grant is awarded for research and development of new materials, processing technology and new functions regarding high polymers in science and engineering. -
Science and TechnologyJuly 01, 2021
IncuVenture GrantApplication period closed
[Application Period] Wednesday, April 28 – Wednesday, June 30, 2021
This grant is awarded to innovative entrepreneurs whose work shows the potential for the development of growth strategies for the future of Japan. -
Science and TechnologyApril 05, 2021
Specific Themed Research GrantAccepting referral applications only
This grant is awarded to individuals working on specific research themes in the natural and social sciences set by the Foundation or recommended by individuals with relevant knowledge and experience.
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Science and TechnologyApril 05, 2021
International Conference Grant (for Attendees and Participants)
[Application Period] This grant is not available for FY2021.
This grant is awarded to individuals presenting research at international conferences overseas. It is intended to subsidize the cost of overseas travel. -
Science and TechnologyApril 05, 2021
International Conference Grant (for Organizers)
[Application Period] This grant is not available for FY2021.
This grant is awarded to domestic organizations holding international research conferences in Japan and is intended to subsidize a portion of the cost of conference organization and management. -
Arts and CultureSeptember 08, 2021
Contemporary Art Research GrantApplication period closed
[Application Period] Wednesday, September 08 – Tuesday, October 05, 2021
This grant is awarded to individuals engaged in research in the field of Japanese contemporary art. -
Arts and CultureApril 05, 2021
International Conference Grant (for Attendees and Participants)
[Application Period] This grant is not available for FY2021.
This grant is awarded to organizations holding conferences and is intended to subsidize the cost of conference organization and management. -
Arts and CultureApril 05, 2021
Travel Grant
[Application Period] This grant is not available for FY2021.
This grant is awarded to individuals attending research conferences in Japan or overseas and is intended to subsidize travel expenses. -
Arts and CultureSeptember 08, 2021
Contemporary Art Translation GrantApplication period closed
[Application Period] Wednesday, September 08 – Tuesday, October 05, 2021
This grant aims to support the creation of high quality English-language translations of materials related to Japanese contemporary art, such as artist portfolios, in order to disseminate information about its current state and diversity overseas. -
Arts and CultureMay 13, 2021
The 2nd COVID-19 Emergency Grant (Contemporary Art)Application period closed
[Application Period] Thursday, April 15 – Wednesday, May 12, 2021
This grant is awarded to individuals and groups whose activities and projects in contemporary art were interrupted by COVID-19, and who require support to continue those activities. -
Arts and CultureJuly 01, 2021
Specific Themed Research GrantAccepting referral applications only
This grant is awarded to individuals working on specific research themes in arts and culture set by the Foundation or recommended by individuals with relevant knowledge and experience.