Grant opportunity
FY2026 Strategic Basic Research Programs Call for Proposals
JST's FY2026 Strategic Basic Research Programs call covers CREST, PRESTO, and ACT-X research areas, with CREST and the PRESTO Exposome area still accepting proposals until 2 June 2026.
- Funder
- Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST)
- CREST and PRESTO Exposome deadline
- CREST and PRESTO Exposome deadline: Jun 2, 2026
- Award
- Funding varies by programme and research area; see JST application guidelines
- Applicant
- Researchers and research teams
- Discipline
- Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
- Region
- Japan / International collaboration
- Posted
- May 26, 2026
Call summary
Overview
JST's Strategic Basic Research Programs support ambitious basic research through CREST, PRESTO, and ACT-X. The FY2026 call includes research areas such as the PRESTO Exposome area on molecular mechanisms of complex environmental exposures shaping present and future life.
Who can apply
- Applicants should review the JST application guidelines, research-area requirements, and e-Rad submission rules.
- International researchers should confirm whether a Japanese associate or eligible Japanese institution must handle the e-Rad submission process.
What it supports
- Strategic basic research across CREST, PRESTO, and ACT-X research areas announced for FY2026.
- CREST and PRESTO proposals support research start planned for 1 October 2026 after document review and selection.
Funding and duration
Funding levels and conditions vary by programme and research area. Applicants should use JST's FY2026 application guideline and area pages for the applicable budget rules.
CREST and PRESTO Exposome deadline
CREST and PRESTO Exposome deadline: Jun 2, 2026
How to apply
Use the official JST call page and submit through e-Rad by the relevant programme deadline. PRESTO/ACT-X closed on 26 May 2026, while CREST and PRESTO Exposome proposals are due on 2 June 2026 at 12:00 noon Japan time.
Call details
About the opportunity
JST's Strategic Basic Research Programs support ambitious basic research through CREST, PRESTO, and ACT-X. The FY2026 call includes research areas such as the PRESTO Exposome area on molecular mechanisms of complex environmental exposures shaping present and future life.
Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) lists this opportunity for Researchers and research teams, Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics, Japan / International collaboration.
This listing is written for researchers, students, universities, NGOs, research teams, policy professionals and academic institutions searching for Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics grants, fellowships, scholarships, conferences, workshops and funding opportunities in Japan / International collaboration contexts.
Eligibility
Applicants should review the JST application guidelines, research-area requirements, and e-Rad submission rules.
International researchers should confirm whether a Japanese associate or eligible Japanese institution must handle the e-Rad submission process.
Funding and benefits
Funding levels and conditions vary by programme and research area. Applicants should use JST's FY2026 application guideline and area pages for the applicable budget rules.
Themes and supported activities
Strategic basic research across CREST, PRESTO, and ACT-X research areas announced for FY2026.
CREST and PRESTO proposals support research start planned for 1 October 2026 after document review and selection.
Deadline and timeline
CREST and PRESTO Exposome deadline: CREST and PRESTO Exposome deadline: Jun 2, 2026.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Use the official JST call page and submit through e-Rad by the relevant programme deadline. PRESTO/ACT-X closed on 26 May 2026, while CREST and PRESTO Exposome proposals are due on 2 June 2026 at 12:00 noon Japan time.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.