
About the Call for Grant
The International Science and Technology Center (ISTC) invites applications for the Call for Joint Research Proposals, supporting collaborative scientific projects between Central Asian and Caucasus (CAC) countries and Japan.
Eligibility
Applications must be submitted by research consortia including at least two partners:
one from an eligible CAC country (Armenia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, or Tajikistan)
one from Japan
The proposal must be submitted by the Project Manager of the leading institute.
Priority Areas
Energy Security
Biosafety and Biosecurity
Water Safety and Security
Format:
Application Timeline
📄 Step 1 – Summary Proposal:
April 25 – May 30, 2026
📢 Step 1 Results Notification:
By June 20, 2026
📄 Step 2 – Full Proposal (selected applicants only):
June 20 – August 10, 2026
📊 Final Approval: December 2026
🚀 Project Start: From January 2027

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