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Bangladeshi scholarship student's workshop held at SAU, Bangladesh (2023.04.04)

NEF Bangladesh Committee held a student's workshop at Sher-e-Bangla Agriculture University on 11 February 2023. Bangladeshi students and faculty members from five universities gathered, and representatives of the scholarship students from each university presented the current state of the country's natural environment and conservation measures. For more information, please check Student Workshops.

Notice of website renewal (2023.03.28)

We are pleased to inform you that our website has been renewed. In this renewal, we have revamped the structure to make it easier to find information. We will continue to strive to improve the content, so please continue to support us.

Notice of always-on SSL (https) (2023.03.28)

In order to use our website safely, we have always switched to SSL (https). Due to the change, we would like to inform you that the address has been changed as follows.
Old: http://www.nagaofoundation.or.jp
New: https://www.nagaofoundation.or.jp
If you access the old homepage URL, it will automatically switch to the new homepage URL. Therefore, there is no problem in using it, but please change your bookmarks, etc.

Call for proposals – Nagao Wetland Fund (NWF) (2023.03.22)

NWF Call for Proposals for 2023 was opened and an information webinar was organized. For the details, please check Other Grant Opportunity page.

Call for applications - CGF Programme 2023 (2022.02.17)

We are seeking applications for nature conservation related studies that are planned and to be conducted by young scientists. For the detailed information, please check its programme page. We are looking forward to receiving your application.

Call for applications - Research Grant Programme 2023 (2022.02.17)

Programme Guideline 2023 for Research Grant Programme is posted on its programme page. We are looking forward to receiving your application.

Call for applications - Publication Programme 2023 (2022.02.17)

Programme Guideline 2023 for Publication Programme is posted on its programme page. We are looking forward to receiving your application.

Announcement of evaluation results for Research Grant Programme 2022 (2023.02.17)

Among 100 applications submitted by April 2022, 63 of them, which fulfilled the criteria and followed the instructions, were reviewed. After careful examination, 10 applications were awarded. The list of granted research projects is posted on Recently Awarded & Deliverables.

Announcement of selection results for CGF Programme (2022.11.16)

Two applications were submitted by July 2022. After careful examination, one application was awarded. The granted research project is posted on CGF Projects awarded.

Update (2022.10.04)

10 reports and 4 policy recomendations, derived from the project "Bio-ecological Nature Conservation Project in Mountainous Region of Northern Vietnam," are now available at the project page.

Announcement of evaluation results for Research Grant Programme 2022 (2022.09.16)

Among 48 applications submitted by April 2022, 24 of them, which fulfilled the criteria and followed the instructions, were reviewd. After careful examination, nine applications were awarded. The list of granted research projects is posted on Recently Awarded & Deliverables.

Update (2022.08.05)

NEF's past projects and current programme are added to Comprehensive Programme.

Announcement of evaluation results for CGF Programmes 2021 (2022.07.25)

4 applications were submitted by July 2021, unfortunately no application was awarded. Among 4 applications submitted by January 2023, 3 of them, which fulfilled the criteria and followed the instructions, were reviewed. After careful examination, 1 application was awarded.

Announcement of evaluation results for Research Grant/Publication Programmes 2021 (2022.07.25)

Among 81 applications submitted by October 2021, 31 of them, which fulfilled the criteria and followed the instructions, were reviewd. After careful examination, 7 applications were awarded. The list of granted research projects is posted on Recently Awarded & Deliverables. Restults for 2022 will be anounce in August.

Call for applications - CGF Programme 2022 (2022.05.17)

We are seeking applications for nature conservation related studies that are planned and to be conducted by young scientists. For the detailed information, please check Framework of CGF. Application deadlines for 2021 are 31 July 2022 and 31 January 2023. We are looking forward to receiving your application.

Call for applications - Research Grant Scheme 2021 (2022.02.22)

Programme Guidelines 2022 for both Research Grant Programme and Publication Programme are posted on each grant programme page. Application deadlines 2022 are 20 April 2022 and 20 October 2022. We are looking forward to receiving your application.

Announcement of evaluation results for Research Grant/Publication Programmes 2021 (2021.09.14)

Among 68 applications submitted by April 2021, 34 of them, which fulfilled the criteria and followed the instructions, were reviewd. After careful examination, 9 applications were awarded. The list of granted research projects is posted on Recently Awarded & Deliverables.

Results of NEF's project on fish fauna study 2006-2011 in the Indochinese Mekong is available (2021.07.21)

We posted a guidbook "Fishes of the Indochinese Mekong" on Publication & Documents as well as on Topics.

Delayed announcement for Research Grant/Publication Programmes 2021 (2021.07.19)

The evalulation results will be announced on this website by late August 2021. We sincerely apologize for the delay. Thank you for your patience.

Scholarship recipients 2020 for 4 countries are updated (2021.07.19)

We updated scholarship recipients 2020 for Vietnam, Lao PDR, Cambodia and Bangladesh at Recently Awarded & Deliverables.

Call for applications - CGF Programme 2021 (2021.06.04)

We are seeking applications for nature conservation related studies that are planned and to be conducted by young scientists. For the detailed information, please check Framework of CGF. Application deadlines for 2021 are 31 July 2021 and 31 January 2022. We are looking forward to receiving your application.

Results of fish study in Lao PDR is available as a field guide (2021.03.18)

We posted a field guide "Fishes of the Mekong Basin of Laos" on Publication & Documents as well as on Topics.

Announcement of evaluation results for Research Grant/Publication Programmes 2020 (2021.02.18)

Among 117 applications submitted by October 2020, 39 of them, which fulfilled the criteria and followed the instructions, were reviewd. After careful examination of those applications by NEF Selection Committee, 6 applications were awarded. The list of granted research projects is posted on Recently Awarded & Deliverables.

Call for applications - Research Grant Scheme 2021 (2021.02.18)

Programme Guidelines 2021 for both Research Grant Programme and Publication Programme are posted on each grant programme page. Application deadlines 2021 are 20 April 2021 and 19 October 2021. We are looking forward to receiving your application.

Delayed announcement for Research Grant/Publication Programmes 2020 (2021.01.12)

The evalulation results will be announced on this website by early February 2021. We sincerely apologize for the delay. Thank you for your patience.

Announcement of evaluation results for Research Grant/Publication Programmes 2020 (2020.07.13)

Among 63 applications submitetd by 17 April 2020, 39 of them, which fulfilled the criteria and followed the instructions, were reviewed. After careful examination of those applications by NEF Selection Committee, 5 applications were awarded. The list of granted research projects is posted on Recently Awarded & Deliverables.

Call for applications - CGF Programme 2020 (2020.06.01)

We are seeking applications for nature conservation related studies that are planned and to be conducted by young scientists. For the detailed information, please check Framework of CGF. Application deadlines for 2020 are 31 July 2020 and 31 January 2021. We are looking forward to receiving your application.

Announcement (2020.04.06)

It is with our deepest sorrow that we inform you of the passing of Prof Dr Yasuhiko Taki, the former President of Nagao Natural Environment Foundation, on 24th of March 2020 at his age of 88.

Call for applications - Research Grant Scheme 2020 (2020.03.09

Programme Guideline 2020 for Publication Programme is now posted on each grant programme page. We are looking forward to receiving your application.

Call for applications - Research Grant Scheme 2020 (2020.02.20)

Programme Guideline 2020 for Research Grant Programme is posted on each grant program page. Guideline for Publication Programme will be posted soon. Application deadlines 2020 for both programmes are 17 April 2020 and 14 October 2020. We are looking forward to receiving your application.

Announcement of evaluation results for Research Grant/Publication Programmes 2019 (2020.02.12)

We received a total of 72 applications by 16 October 2019. After careful examination of those applications by NEF Selection Committee, 9 applications were awarded. The list of granted research projects is posted on Recently Awarded & Deliverables.

Results of fish study in Cambodia is available as a field guide (2019.10.08)

We posted a field guide "Fishes of the Cambodian Freshwater Bodies" on Publication & Documents as well as on Topics .

Update of Programme Guideline - Research Grant Scheme 2019 (2019.10.04)

We add the item "Screening for Plagiarims" on Programme Guidelines 2019 for Research Grant/Publication Programmes, which are posted on each grant programme page. The next deadline for submitting your application for Research Grant/Publication Programmes 2019 is 14 October 2019. We are looking forward to receiving your application.

Announcement of evaluation results for Research Grant/Publication Programmes 2019 (2019.10.03)

We received a total of 79 applications by deadline, 12 April 2019. After careful examination of those applications by NEF Selection Committee, 4 applications were awarded. The list of granted research projects is posted on Recently Awarded & Deliverables.

Call for applications - CGF Programme 2019 (2019.04.10)

We are seeking applications for nature conservation related studies that are planned and to be conducted by young scientists. For the detailed information, please check Framework of CGF. Application deadlines for 2019 are 31 July 2019 and 31 January 2020. We are looking forward to receiving your application.

Announcement of evaluation results for CGF Programme 2018 (2019.04.10)

We received a total of 10 applications during the year 2018. After careful examination of those applications by CGF Management Committee, unfortenately, 4 appliocations were award. The list of projects awarded is available on Topics.

Call for applications - Research Grant Scheme 2019 (2019.02.15)

Programme Guidelines 2019 for Research Grant Programme and Publication Programme are posted on each grant programme page. Application deadlines for 2019 are 12 April 2019 and 14 October 2019. We are looking forward to receiving your application.

Announcement of evaluation results for Research Grant/Publication Programmes 2018 (2018.07.17)

We received a total of 45 applications by application deadline, 17 April 2018. After careful examination of those applications by NEF Selection Committee, 8 applications were awarded. The list of granted research projects is posted on Recently Awarded & Deliverables.

Call for applications - CGF Programme 2018 (2018.04.26)

We are seeking applications for fieldwork-based studies that is expected to contribute to the nature conservation of developing countries in the Asia-Pacific region. This opportunity is offered to young scientists to enrich thier research capacity and experience. For more details, please check Framework of CGF. Application deadlines for 2018 are 31 July 2018 and 31 January 2019. We are looking forward to receiving your application.

Announcement of evaluation results for CGF Programme 2017 (2018.04.26)

We received a total of 3 applications during the year 2017. After careful examination of those applications by CGF Management Committee, unfortenately, there was no nominees that deserved the award.

Announcement of evaluation results for Research Grant/Publication Programmes 2017 (2018.04.26)

We received a total of 183 applications during the year 2017. After careful examination of those applications by NEF Selection Committee, 35 applications were awarded. The list of granted research projects is posted on Recently Awarded & Deliverables.

Call for applications - Research Grant Scheme 2018 (2018.01.31)

Programme Guidelines 2018 for Research Grant Programme and Publication Programme are posted on each grant programme page. Application deadlines for 2018 are 17 April 2018 and 16 October 2018. We are looking forward to receiving your application.

Office relocation (2017.10.20)

We have moved to a new office location on 20 October 2017. Our new office address is:
Miyano Building 3rd Floor, 4-20-9 Midori, Sumida-ku, Tokyo 130-0021 JAPAN.

Our office numbers remain the same as:
TEL +81-3-6659-2070 Fax +81-3-6659-2272.

Scholarship recipients 2016 for 5 countries are updated (2017.05.16)

We updated scholarship recipients 2016 for Vietnam, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Cambodia, and Bangradesh at Recently Awarded & Deliverables.

Announcement of evaluation results for Research Grant /Publication Programmes 2016 (2017.05.16)

We received a total of 108 applications during the period between 19 April to17 October 2016. After careful examination of those applications by NEF Selection Committee, 15 applications were approved. The list of granted research projects is posted on Recently Awarded & Deliverables.

Guidelines 2017 for Research Grant Scheme are available (2017.02.01)

Programme Guidelines 2017 for Research Grant Programme and Publication Programme are posted on each grant programme page. Application deadlines for 2017 are 17 April 2017 and 16 October 2017. We are looking forward to receiving your application.

Announcement of evaluation results for Research Grant /Publication Programmes 2016 (2016.07.25)

We received a total of 66 applications during the period from 20 October 2015 to 18 April 2016. After careful examination of those applications by NEF Selection Committee, 8 applications were approved. The list of granted research projects is posted on Recently Awarded & Deliverables.

Updated version of "Mizube-no-sachi" is available (2016.07.22)

Revised and updated "Mizube-no-sachi" both in Japanese and English is posted. Its English version "Gift of Waterfront is available at Publication & Documents.

Scholarship recipients 2015 for 6 countries are updated (2016.05.26)

We updated scholarship recipients 2015 for Indonesia, the Philippines, Vietnam, Lao PDR, Myanmar, and Cambodia at Recently Awarded & Deliverables.

Announcement of evaluation results for Research Grant /Publication Programmes 2015 (2016.05.24)

We received a total of 82 applications during the period between 20 April to 21 October 2015. After careful examination of those applications by NEF Selection Committee, 17 applications were approved. The list of granted research projects is posted on Recently Awarded & Deliverables.

Guidelines 2016 for Research Grant Scheme are available (2016.02.19)

Programme Guidelines 2016 for Research Grant Programme and Publication Programme are posted on each grant programme page. Application deadlines for 2016 are 18 April 2016 and 17 October 2016. We are looking forward to receiving your application.

English version of "Mizube-no-sachi" is available (2015.11.19)

English version of "Mizube-no-sachi" is posted on Publication & Documents as a field guide "Gift of Waterfront."

Announcement of evaluation results for Research Grant /Publication Programmes (2015.07.03)

We received a total of 53 applications during the period between 28 October 2014 and 20 April 2015. After careful examination of those applications by NEF Selection Committee, 9 applications were approved. The list of granted research projects is posted on Recently Awarded & Deliverables.

Scholarship recipients 2014 are updated (2015.07.02)

We added scholarship recipients 2014 for Myanmar at Recently Awarded & Deliverables.

Guidelines 2015 for Research Grant Scheme are available (2015.03.06)

Programme Guidelines 2015 for Research Grant Programme and Publication Programme are posted on each grant programme page. Application deadlines for 2015 are 20 April 2015 and 19 October 2015. We are looking forward to receiving your application.

Announcement of evaluation results for Research Grant /Publication Programmes (2015.03.06)

We received a total of 67 applications during the period between 12 April 2014 and 24 October 2014. After careful examination of those applications by NEF Selection Committee, 9 applications were approved. The list of granted research projects is posted on Recently Awarded.

Scholarship recipients 2014 for 5 countries are updated (2015.03.06)

We updated scholarship recipients 2014 for Indonesia, the Philippines, Vietnam, Lao PDR, and Cambodia at Recently Awarded & Deliverables.

NEF website has been renewed (2014.08.08)

We, NEF, have renewed our website on 8 August 2014. Please note that the URLs of some of the contents are changed with the renewal.