The Japan Foundation, Sydney
Mini Grant Program2024-2025 FY Program Guidelines
For Japanese Studies and International Dialogue
Grant Description
This grant aims to support academic projects in the area of Japanese Studies that will
deepen understanding and relations between Japan and other countries. Suitableprojects include conferences, lectures, presentations and publications
conducted/produced in Australia by Australian non-profit organisations. Individuals are
not eligible to apply. In principle, successful candidates may be granted up to $4,500 (incl.
GST), depending on the nature of the project.
Eligibility Criteria● Australian non-profit organisations (universities, research institutes, NGO/NPO etc.)
are eligible to apply. Applications from individuals will not be accepted.
● The purpose of the applicant’s project must be to develop a wider understanding ofJapan through the exchange of ideas at an academic level. Projects may include
conferences, lectures, presentations, publications or any other project deemed tofit the remit of Japanese Studies and Intellectual Exchange.
● Projects must be in the humanities, social sciences or related fields.
● Projects must be carried out in Australia. Project must be completed by February 7,2024.
Ineligible● Applicants who have already received funding from other Japan Foundation grants
for the same project● Japanese Language education programs (please contact the Japanese Language
department of The Japan Foundation, Sydney for Japanese language education
programs.)● Martial arts, medical, technical or scientific projects● Preliminary research for project development● Political activities, religious activities, social welfare activities and commercialactivities● Travel from Australia to Japan for research purposes
Note: Organisations that received this grant in the previous fiscal year may be given
lower priority.
Grant Coverage
Half of the grant will be paid by bank transfer to the applying organisation’s bank account,upon receipt by The Japan Foundation, Sydney office of the completed Acceptance ofGrant and Application for Payment form. The rest of the grant will be paid after the1 of 2

revision of the Project Report, followed by the Confirmation ofthe Grant.
The following items may be covered by the grant:● Travel expenses, i.e., domestic airfares, domestic transportation andaccommodation expenses for visiting scholars(Note: Support for international airfares is not applicable.)● Honoraria for lectures, interpreters, panel participation, etc.
● Venue and equipment hire
● Printing/publicity/publication costs● GST for grant amount (Note: must be included in, not additional to, the $4,500
maximum amount)
Application Procedure
Application forms can be obtained from the Japanese Studies Department of The JapanFoundation, Sydney (Email: jstudies_sy@jpf.go.jp). Applicants will also be required tosubmit a full budget proposal and information on the applying organisation. Pleasecontact the Japanese Studies Department to discuss the eligibility of your project before
making a formal application.
Deadline
Applications can be made at any time, but must be received by The Japan Foundation,Sydney office at least 1 month prior to the project start date to be eligible.
Enquiries
To obtain an application form or for further details please contact the Japanese Studies
Department on jstudies_sy@jpf.go.jp.

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