7/27/2023
Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
President: Norio Nakajima
The Murata Science Foundation (Chairman: Tsuneo Murata, Chairman of the Board, Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd.) has determined the awardees of research grants for fiscal 2023.
This year, 208 recipients will receive 523.69 million yen in funding. Funding for the multiple, three-year grant category that started last year has been increased to further encourage and support long-term research projects. Research grants are also awarded to overseas researchers, with a total of 27.8 million yen being awarded to 46 recipients at five universities this year.
Established to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Murata’s founding, the Murata Science Foundation aims to contribute to the development of Japanese science and culture through grants promoting research in areas of the natural sciences, particularly electronics, humanities, and social sciences. This year marks the 39th year that grants have been awarded.
Grants fall into three programs: Research, Conference, and Overseas Research. This fiscal year brings the cumulative total amount of grants provided to about 5.83 billion yen, as the Murata Science Foundation has continued since its establishment to provide ongoing and high-value grants that contribute to the wide-ranging development of science and culture. The foundation is particularly interested in fostering the work of budding young researchers.
Breakdown of research grants for fiscal 2023
| Program |
Field |
Number of grants
for 2023
|
Amount of
grants for 2023
(1,000 yen)
|
Number of grants
last year
|
Amount of
grants last year
(1,000 yen)
|
| Research Grant |
Natural sciences
(1 year)
|
94
|
297,840
|
91
|
351,150
|
|
Natural sciences
(3 years)
|
8
|
119,940
|
7
|
75,000
|
|
Humanities and
social sciences
|
33
|
63,170
|
35
|
69,540
|
| Subtotal |
135 |
480,950 |
133 |
495,690
|
| Conference Grant |
Natural sciences |
14
|
20,000
|
16
|
20,450
|
|
Humanities and
social sciences
|
2
|
1,410
|
4
|
2,500
|
| Subtotal |
16
|
21,410 |
20 |
22,950 |
| Grant for Overseas Research |
Natural sciences |
51 |
18,430 |
15 |
7,400 |
|
Humanities and
social sciences
|
6
|
2,900
|
4
|
3,960
|
Subtotal |
57
|
21,330
|
19
|
11,360
|
| Total |
208 |
523,690
|
172 |
530,000
|
Main grant winners
Ceremony details
| Date and time: |
Thursday, August 3th, 3:30pm - 5:10pm |
| Venue: |
Hotel Granvia Kyoto (Kokin Ballroom) |
*Attendance by reporters on the day of the event
Attendance by reporters on the day of the event will be permitted between 3:30pm and 4:10pm. Reporters may come directly to the venue; no prior notification is required.
Murata Science Foundation
| Location: |
10-1, Higashikotari 1-chome, Nagaokakyo-shi, Kyoto Prefecture |
| Established: |
February 5, 1985 |
| Representative: |
Chairman Tsuneo Murata (Chairman of the Board, Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd.) |
| Website: |
(Available in Japanese Only) |
Murata in Brief
Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. is a worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and sale of ceramic-based passive electronic components & solutions, communication modules and power supply modules. Murata is committed to the development of advanced electronic materials and leading edge, multi-functional, high-density modules. The company has employees and manufacturing facilities throughout the world.
For more information, visit Murata's website