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There are no set budgets for any category of activity, but emphasis is placed on projects involving groups of people in both countries (especially young people) rather than individuals.

The Foundation especially welcomes applications in the fields of Science, Medicine and the Environment as well as projects involving mutual learning in aspects of modern society.

Although not a condition of any grant made, the Trustees greatly appreciate acknowledgment of the Foundation's support in any published material resulting from a grant.

Applications are not normally accepted from individuals seeking support for personal projects. However, an organisation may apply for a grant in support of the work of an individual which advances the aims of the Foundation, and an application from an individual may be considered if there is clear evidence of organisational support.

The Foundation does not make grants for student fees or travel in connection with study for a qualification, but might do so for research purposes.

Projects originating in the UK should be submitted through the London office and those originating in Japan through Tokyo.

Projects for UK-Japan collaborations or exchanges should be submitted as a single project through Tokyo or London, and not as separate applications from the UK and Japanese partners.

No grants are made for capital projects such as the purchase, construction or maintenance of buildings.

For projects designed to extend over more than one year, the Foundation is prepared to consider requests for funding spread over a period of not more than three consecutive years.

We welcome applications from previous recipients for new projects.

In assessing applications for awards, the Trustees will take into account any unique or innovative aspects of the project and the extent to which it will have a wide and lasting impact.

A full list of awards made in the previous year is printed in the Foundation's Annual Report which is available on request.