Application

Research Grant

Objective
Assist in funding tribology-related research and development activities
Conditions of Receiving Grants
Study on tribology-related research and development
The theme of the research should be contrived beneficial to the industrialization
Only first-time applicant should have reference from a facility advisor or supervisor for identification
Contents of Grant
Total Amount: $100,000
$1,000 to $30,000 for each applicant
Term: 1 year (extension should be considered at the time of renewal)
Procedure
1 application per 1 person or 1 group
Submission of the appointed application form described below
Due Dates
First round: April 30,2012
Second round: October 31,2012
Methods of Selection
Selected by the Selection committee and approved by the Board of Directors. If applications are not many, the Board of Directors both selects and approves.
Screening Criteria
Novelty of the subject
Academic significance
Possible impact on industry
Grant Recipients Announcement
Selection and approval
First round: By the middle of June
Second round: By the middle of December
Receiving Grant
First round: By the beginning of July
Second round: By the beginning of January
Grant Report
Submission of the Result Report: 1 year later after receiving the grant
Contact
E-mail: secretariat@ttrf.org
Fax : +81-565-28-2006 (Japan Principal Office)
Application Form
grants application form(PDF file)  grants application form(MS Word file)