The PanSIG 2025 Committee is preparing three types of grants: conference grants, research grants, and student grants. These grants will be awarded to applicants who do not have financial support from their institutions or workplace. The grants support the conference's goal of empowering educators to improve the quality of education. Applicants can only apply for one type of grant. In the case of applicants applying for two grants, only the first received application will be considered.
Below, you'll find information about Research Grants. The information about Conference Grants and Student Grants information will be out shortly. (Updated October 4, 2024)
| Conference Grants | Research Grants | Student Grants | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amount | TBA | Up to 40,000 yen | TBA |
| Number available | TBA | Up to 80,000 yen | TBA |
| Main requirements | TBA | Peer-support sessions Presentation at PanSIG Research report |
TBA |
| JALT membership | TBA (2024: Non-members may apply; if selected, must join JALT) | Only JALT members may apply | TBA (2024: Only JALT members may apply) |
| Deadline | TBA | November 30th, 2024 | TBA |
Research Grants 2025
We will be offering grants up to 40,000 yen. The number of grants awarded is limited to a total of 80,000 yen. The funds will be awarded based on the quality of the applications. Successful research grant recipients are required to contribute to the conference by complying with all of the following steps:
- Attend peer-support sessions with members of the PanSIG Committee or members of relevant SIGs who will assist the applicants through their research process.
- Attend the PanSIG 2025 Conference in Chiba at their own expense and present the ongoing research they are working on.
- Submit a report on the outcome of their research to the PanSIG 2025 Committee.
The successful applicants may also submit a paper on the results of their research for consideration for a JALT publication.
WHO CAN APPLY FOR THE RESEARCH GRANTS?
JALT members that are in good standing by the application deadline. Please confirm your membership status before applying.
- Applicants who do not receive any financial support from their institution or workplace.
- Applicants working full-time or part-time in the field of language education are eligible. They can be working at any level: preschool to tertiary and adult education, as well as individual instructors working for themselves, companies, or language schools.
- Applicants who are enrolled as part-time or full-time graduate students are also eligible.
- Grant awardees must have a Japanese bank account.
WHAT IS THE DEADLINE FOR APPLYING?
Applicants must submit their applications by 23:59 (JST) on Saturday, November 30th, 2024. Applicants will then be informed of the results by the middle of December. Recipients will be individually notified by email. Grant recipients will also be announced on the PanSIG website, social networks, and in the PanSIG 2025 Handbook.
WHEN IS THE DUE DATE FOR COMPLETING THE RESEARCH?
The main research schedule lasts from November 2024 to September 2025. Peer-support session dates will be decided on a one-to-one basis.
WHAT IS THE SCHEDULE FOR THE RESEARCH GRANTS?
Applicants receive results in December 2024, then can work on their research until September 2025.
| Schedule for Research Grants | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Deadline | Process |
| 2024 | November 30 | Application period ends |
| 2024 | Mid December | Applicants and recipients will be informed of results |
| 2024 | End of December | Grant paid out contingent on finalization of research plan |
| 2025 | May 17-18 | Present research at the PanSIG 2025 Conference |
| 2025 | September 30 | Deadline for the submission of the report |
HOW TO APPLY?
Visit this link to submit your research grant application: https://forms.gle/PwKRxKCRLezG6VBA7.
FOR INQUIRIES
Contact Natsuho Mizoguchi (PanSIG Conference Chair 2025) at grantsATpansig.org.