Fuji Foundation for Protein Research Grant

The Foundation is not currently accepting applications from Europe during 2026. Please check the website in September 2026 for updates on future grant applications.

Application News

The Foundation is not accepting applications for 2026.

The Fuji Foundation for Protein Research is a Japan-based NGO that encourages and supports research on plant proteins and related topics, thereby contributing to the development of science and the improvement of people’s lives around the world. The Foundation has funded Japanese and Dutch research in the past, as well as applications from researchers in other European areas where the company has activities.

If you have a PhD, are employed at a Dutch, British, Danish, German or Belgian university and are active in research in one of the categories defined further on this page, check this page in September 2026 for an update on the Foundation’s application policy and period.

An application form and application guidelines will be available when the Foundation is accepting applications.

Fields of research and scope
funded by the Foundation

  1. Field: research on soybean protein and other components isolated from soybean,
  2. Field: research on other plant proteins and other new protein sources

Scope

  • The scope of the research is limited to food processing and protein physico-chemical characteristics related to food functionality.
  • Consideration will be given to novel research during selection.

Typical Timeline

  • 1 September: Start of application process
  • Mid-December: Shortlisted candidates that go through to the final selection will be informed
  • March: Successful applicant will be informed
  • May: Award will be transferred to the successful candidate

Application Upload

Please read the Application Guidelines for details on the procedure and application criteria.

Applicants who do not complete the application form or do not meet the criteria will not be considered for a grant.

The application form and application guidelines can be downloaded here:

Applications can no longer be uploaded as the Foundation is not currently accepting applications.

FAQ

Do you have a question that cannot be answered by looking at our website?

You will receive an automated reply to say that your application has been received once you upload your documents.

For the year 2025, we are only accepting applications from candidates employed at Dutch, British, Danish, German, and Belgian universities.

As the purpose of the grant is to support and disseminate scientific information, we have limited the application criteria to university research for the present time.

As the grants are intended to support university-based research, you will unfortunately no longer be eligible for the grant.

As long as the research fulfils the criteria and the research report can be written at the end, it is possible for the applicant to use the grant to fund research within their Group by a student.

Other questions can be directed the contact us via Get In Touch Please allow us time to respond.