• http://matsushita-kokusai-z.or.jp/mif-e.htm#ResearchGrants
• Fund Type: Research Grant. Residential: No. Eligibility: PhD student; Subsidies are granted to students in doctoral courses and to researchers within five years of finishing their doctoral courses.
• Award: Up to 500,000 yen (approx. $5,200)
• Deadline: 5/22/2010
• Details: The foundation provides funds to research activities in the areas of humanities and social sciences that pertain to establishing international relationships based on global perspectives, solving various issues existing between Japan and other countries, or proposing various measures to promote mutual understanding.
• Keywords: Humanities, social sciences, Japan, world culture, peace, international relations

NB: Deadline note: Anticipated deadline. A deadline for the next cycle has not been confirmed.