Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research
KAKENHICall for Proposals for Fund for the FY2026 Scientific Research (A/B/C), Challenging Research (Pioneering/Exploratory), and Early-Career Scientists
FY2026 grant application guidelines and application forms can be downloaded from this page for the following grant categories: Fund for Scientific Research (A/B/C), Challenging Research (Pioneering/Exploratory), and Early-Career Scientists.
In making an application, be sure to check your researcher information registration in e-Rad before preparing your Research Proposal Document. For more information, refer to page 36 of the Application Procedures for Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research-KAKENHI-. (Refer to III. Instructions for Prospective Applicants 1. Procedures to Be Completed Prior to Application (2) Confirmation of the Researcher Information Registered in the e-Rad System)
The Cross-ministerial R&D Management System
The Cross-ministerial R&D Management System
Monday, July 14–4:30 pm on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 (to be strictly observed) (JST)
*The JSPS Electronic Application System will be available for use on Tuesday, July 22.
*The JSPS Electronic Application System will be available for use on Tuesday, July 22.
4:30 pm on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 (to be strictly observed) (JST)
Application Procedures
| Follow these steps to apply for a KAKENHI grant. Step 1: Select the grant category you prefer and download application form(s) posted below. Step 2: Prepare your application and check you have completed it in full. Step 3: Go to the JSPS Electronic Application System(hereinafter “the System”) after you have been issued with an ID and a password to the System by your affiliated institution. Step 4: Fill out all fields on the web-based form and upload your complete application form(s) to the System. Step 5: You can add co-investigator(s) to your planned project through the System, if necessary. Step 6: Submit your application online by the deadline set by your institution. Once your application has been confirmed by your institution, you may not make any changes. You can check the status of your application through the System. |
Application Forms
The Research Proposal Document consists of the following two parts; "Items to be entered in the Website" and "Forms to be uploaded".
Composition of the Research Proposal Document
| Items to be entered in the Website (First part) | Forms to be uploaded | Items to be entered in the Website (Second part) | Composition of the Research Proposal Document | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scientific Research (A) | First part image（PDF/81KB） | Use Form S-12 | Second part image （PDF/183KB） | Overall image （PDF/647KB） |
| Scientific Research (B) | First part image（PDF/81KB） | Use Form S-13 | Second part image （PDF/183KB） | Overall image （PDF/643KB） |
| Scientific Research (C) | First part image（PDF/81KB） | Use Form S-14 | Second part image （PDF/183KB） | Overall image （PDF/642KB） |
| Challenging Research (Pioneering) 【Outline】 | First part image（PDF/81KB） | Use Form S-41-1 | - | Overall image （PDF/279KB） |
| Challenging Research (Pioneering) | First part image（PDF/81KB） | Use Form S-41-2 | Second part image （PDF/183KB） | Overall image （PDF/535KB） |
| Challenging Research (Exploratory) 【Outline】 | First part image（PDF/81KB） | Use Form S-42-1 | - | Overall image （PDF/280KB） |
| Challenging Research (Exploratory) | First part image（PDF/81KB） | Use Form S-42-2 | Second part image （PDF/183KB） | Overall image （PDF/531KB） |
| Early-Career Scientists | First part image（PDF/8KB） | Use Form S-21 | Second part image （PDF/183KB） | Overall image （PDF/470KB） |
1. Application Forms (items to be entered in the Website)
The Research Proposal Document (items to be entered in the Website: Research Project Information, Research Expenditure and Their Necessity, The Status of Application and Acquisition of Research Grants) must be filled out by the Principal Investigator on the web-based forms of the JSPS Electronic Application System.
・KAKENHI Electronic Application （SystemLink to external page）
・KAKENHI Electronic Application （SystemLink to external page）
Procedures for Preparing and Entering a Research Proposal Document (items to be entered in the Website)
2. Application Forms (forms to be uploaded)
The Research Proposal Document (forms to be uploaded: research plan, etc.) must be prepared by the Principal Investigator using the following forms and uploaded to the JSPS Electronic Application System.
Application Forms (forms to be uploaded)
| Form(Word) | Image(PDF) | |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Research (A) | S-12（Word/53KB） | S-12 Image (PDF/417KB) |
| Scientific Research (B) | S-13（Word/52KB） | S-13 Image (PDF/413KB) |
| Scientific Research (C) | S-14（Word/49KB） | S-14 Image (PDF/412KB) |
| Challenging Research (Pioneering) 【Outline】 | S-41-1（Word/34KB） | S-41-1 Image (PDF/202KB) |
| Challenging Research (Pioneering) | S-41-2（Word/44KB） | S-41-2 Image (PDF/305KB) |
| Challenging Research (Exploratory) 【Outline】 | S-42-1（Word/34KB） | S-42-1 Image (PDF/203KB) |
| Challenging Research (Exploratory) | S-42-2（Word/39KB） | S-42-2 Image (PDF/280KB) |
| Early-Career Scientists | S-21（Word/46KB） | S-21 Image (PDF/311KB) |