Overseas candidates must be recommended by an individual or organization in Japan. Provides cooperation in terms of financial and human resources for environmental protection projects in developing countries. Dispatches Japanese students to universities and research institutes overseas to nurture human resources in the areas of economic and technology cooperation in Japan. Japanese living overseas may also apply.
Students specializing in the humanities and social sciences have priority.
Subsidizes projects to promote agriculture, social development and environmental preservation, as well as to improve education and medical treatment, sanitation, and social welfare in Asian countries. Dai-2 Nomura bldg. Also does surveys and research on politics, economics, culture and history. Offers subsidies for Japanese language education and introduction of Japanese culture. Supports students from Asian countries.