Information on Grants Offered by Foundations, etc. (Japanese text only)

There are a wide range of private grants available in Japan and abroad that can be used for expenses related to research, holding symposiums, conferences, dispatching researchers abroad, inviting researchers to Japan, publishing academic books, etc.
Click “大学院生応募可” in the search field to find information on public applications for graduate students.

JSPS Research Fellowships for Young Scientists

This is a program of the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) that offers excellent young researchers the opportunity to devote themselves to research.

Support for Photocopying and Other Expenses

This program covers a part of the cost of photocopying research materials, academic conference participation fees or annual membership fees, and the academic paper submission fees in the doctoral course.

Support for Academic Paper Publication

• If the paper is co-authored with a person who is eligible for this program, it may be possible for the person who is eligible to apply for this program to apply it.
• For graduate students, only those with ” Research Associate” status are eligible for this program.

Support Program for Publication in High Impact Journals

This program covers the expenses related to the publication of your paper in a listed high-impact journal.

Young Leaders Research Scholarship

The Young Leader Research Scholarship is a joint program of the Nippon Foundation, the Tokyo Foundation for Policy Research, and Waseda University. The program is aimed at fostering internationally-minded leaders, and is available to graduate students, primarily in the humanities and social sciences, at leading universities around the world.

Overseas Research Travel Grant Program for Upper-level Undergraduate and Graduate Students

This grant program supports upper-level undergraduate (4th year or above) and graduate students in conducting research at overseas institutions.

Grants for Study Abroad Program Operation

This is a program to defray parts of travel expenses incurred by: a) students participating in, and b) full-time faculty acting as program coordinators and supervisors of, educational activities carried out for/by Waseda students at overseas organizations, such as universities, companies, and research institutions.

Waseda University Library E-Resource Portal

This site lists e-resources (databases, online journals & e-books) that Waseda subscribes to as well as useful websites selected by our librarians.

Elsevier Researcher Academy

An entirely free e-learning platform designed to unlock the potential of early and mid-career researchers developed by global experts. Career guidance and advice. Research news on their blog.

How to Submit Papers in English

Useful on-demand content for writing and submitting papers in English is available.

How to Deliver Effective Research Presentations in English

On-demand content is available to help you learn the key points for successful research presentations in English.

JREC-IN Portal

Career support portal site for all researchers and research staff

Waseda University Library Learning & Research Support

Research support information provided by the library, such as how to find materials (electronic journals, books, etc.).

Waseda University Scholarship Information

Scholarship information for current students.

Waseda University IT Service Navi

Information on IT services, software, use of audio-visual equipment, and use of study facilities.

Student Job Openings (Japanese text only)

Support and Services Provided by Office for Promotion of Equality and Diversity

Various types of support and services provided by the Office for Promotion of Equality and Diversity, Waseda University.

Guidelines for the Administration of Research Funds

This is a manual that outlines a series of procedures and flows for the administration of research expenses.