Call for

Kurita Research Grant Program 2025

Organisation Name:

Kurita Water and Environment Foundation (KWEF)

Application Deadline:

2 May 2025

About Organisation

The Kurita Water and Environmental Science Foundation (KWEF) is a public interest incorporated foundation dedicated to advancing research and knowledge in water and environmental science. The foundation administers grant programs supporting research, surveys, and international exchanges focused on water-related environmental issues.

KWEF aims to foster scientific innovation in water and environmental fields by funding studies that contribute to a sustainable balance between nature and human society. The foundation’s mission is to enhance global water environments, ensuring a harmonious coexistence of people and ecosystems. By offering financial support and resources to researchers, KWEF plays a crucial role in addressing pressing environmental challenges, such as water pollution, resource management, and ecological sustainability.

Through its initiatives, KWEF encourages international collaboration and knowledge exchange among scientists, particularly in Asia. By promoting academic research and sustainable solutions, the foundation strives to create a healthier and more sustainable global environment. The grants provided by KWEF are intended to empower researchers to make meaningful contributions toward water conservation, environmental sustainability, and technological advancements in water treatment.

KWEF’s commitment extends beyond financial assistance, fostering a platform for intellectual growth, research innovation, and sustainable environmental practices worldwide.

About the Grant

The Kurita Water and Environment Foundation (KWEF) offers research grants to support scientists of Asian nationality who are conducting research in their home countries. These grants aim to advance studies related to water and environmental science, fostering innovation and sustainability. The primary focus is on research subjects that address water-related environmental challenges within the applicant’s country.

Eligible research areas include but are not limited to water and wastewater treatment, water quality analysis, sustainability in water sanitation, water ecosystems, agricultural water use, and industrial wastewater treatment. The grants are designed to support academic research that contributes to sustainable water resource management, environmental protection, and technological development in water sciences.

Selected research projects will be funded for a period from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026. KWEF’s grant program does not support research aimed at business profit but strictly focuses on academic and scientific advancements. The initiative encourages innovative solutions that address critical water-related environmental issues and contribute to long-term sustainability.

By providing these grants, KWEF aims to empower scientists to develop effective strategies and technologies that promote environmental preservation and efficient water resource management in their respective countries.

Who can Apply?

The Kurita Water and Environment Foundation (KWEF) grant is open to scientists of Asian nationality conducting research within their home countries. The grant strictly supports academic research focused on water and environmental science and does not fund projects intended for business profit.

Eligible applicants must be engaged in scientific studies related to water environment issues, such as water treatment, wastewater management, water quality improvement, water sanitation sustainability, water ecosystems, agricultural water use, and industrial wastewater treatment. The research should address critical water-related challenges specific to the applicant’s country and contribute to environmental sustainability and resource conservation.

Scientists conducting research in Japan are not eligible for this grant and are advised to apply for KWEF’s domestic research grants instead. Additionally, the grant is designed to support projects that align with KWEF’s mission of promoting harmony between human society and nature through scientific advancements in water resource management.

Applicants must demonstrate a strong academic background, a clear research proposal, and a commitment to contributing to the field of water and environmental science. By supporting eligible scientists, KWEF aims to encourage impactful research that enhances water sustainability and environmental well-being across Asia.

How to Apply?

Interested applicants must submit their research proposals before the deadline. Applications should include a detailed research plan, objectives, and expected outcomes. Ensure that the submission aligns with KWEF’s focus on water and environmental sustainability.