Japanese Award for Outstanding Research on Development 2026

The Japanese Award for Outstanding Research on Development funds outstanding research proposals in low- or middle-income countries with high potential for excellence and clear policy implications for development issues.

Global Development Network lists this opportunity for Researchers, Development Research, Low- and middle-income countries. Applicants should use the official call page to confirm final requirements before submitting.

Researchers and research teams in eligible low- and middle-income countries should review the official ORD call for country, institutional, career-stage, team, and proposal requirements.

GDN strongly encourages women researchers to apply.

Development research proposals with strong policy relevance and potential to address development challenges.

Applicants should use the official call for proposals, application template, FAQs, and reviewer guidance linked on the GDN page.

The official GDN call documents provide the award package, payment terms, and research support details.

Application deadline: Jun 17, 2026.

Confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, and submission route on the official call page.

Plan internal approvals, partner confirmations, budgets, letters, and portal submission before the final deadline.

Download the official call and application template from GDN and submit by 17 June 2026 at 6:00 PM Indian Standard Time.

Before submitting, check required documents, eligible costs, attachments, page limits, institutional approvals, and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration, or nomination stage.