（Last Updated: November 2026）
The Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST), in cooperation with the Centre of Hydrology and Water Resources Research (CHWRR), the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA), and other partner organizations*, will implement the J-RAPID Collaborative Research/Survey Program for Urgent Research on the 2026 Nepal Floods to support urgent research and survey activities related to the floods that originated in Bagmati Province, Nepal (near the border with China)in August 2026 (hereinafter referred to as the "Nepal floods").
*Additional partner organizations will be announced as they are confirmed.
Research Scope
This program aims to support urgent research and survey activities related to damage caused by the Nepal floods. Financial support will be provided to selected Japanese researchers who have agreed to conduct joint research or surveys with researchers affiliated with research institutions in Nepal.*
For specific research topics and areas of interest, please refer to the Call for Proposals Text (Japanese).
*Joint research or survey activities conducted in collaboration with Nepalese researchers are eligible under this program. JST provides support to the Japanese research team only. For further details, please contact the J-RAPID Coordination Group.
Eligibility
Applicants from Japan must be affiliated with a university, research institution, private company, or other eligible organization based in Japan.
Important Notes for Applicants
Applicants are responsible for obtaining all necessary permissions, approvals, and completing any required procedures related to international collaborative research and survey activities. Compliance with these requirements is a prerequisite for funding.
Funding
For selected projects, JST plans to provide research and survey funding of approximately 7 million to 14 million JPY per project, including 10% indirect costs, during the project period. The final funding amount will be determined based on the proposed research activities, the overall program budget, and the number of projects selected.
JST expects to support approximately 5 to 10 projects. The final number of awards will be determined through a comprehensive evaluation of proposal quality and budget availability.
Schedule
| Item | Tentative Schedule |
|---|---|
| Proposal Submission Period | Wednesday, November 4, 2026 until 12:00, Monday, November 30, 2026 (Japan Standard Time) |
| Research Period | Monday, February 1, 2027 until Friday, March 31, 2028 |
Download Application Documents
| Document | Link |
|---|---|
| Call for Proposals Text (Japanese) | |
| Application Forms for Japanese Applicants (Forms 1-9) | Word |
| Sample Letter of Intent (LOI) (Form 10) | Word |
| e-Rad User Manual (Japanese) | |
| Notes for Japanese Applicants (Japanese) | Latest version is currently under preparation |
Additional Notes
- The Confirmation Form signed by the Head of the Institution (required for Japanese applicants only) must be approved by the official head of the institution. For universities, this refers to the President or equivalent executive officer, not a dean or department chair. Submission of the original paper document is not required. If an official seal is omitted, appropriate institutional procedures must be completed prior to submission.
- The Japanese Principal Investigator must have completed a research ethics training program. Applications failing to demonstrate completion of such training may be deemed ineligible
- If the applicant institution is a national or local government entity (including governmental research facilities, but excluding incorporated institutions such as National University Corporations), the institution must ensure that all necessary budgetary and administrative procedures required for entering into the research contract are completed before the contract commencement date. Applicants should consult their institution in advance and contact JST prior to submitting an application.
Application Procedure
Japanese researchers must submit their applications through the Cross-ministerial Research and Development Management System (e-Rad). First-time users of the system are required to complete the registration process in advance. Since registration may take several days, applicants are strongly encouraged to complete the necessary procedures well before the application deadline.
The e-Rad system can be accessed at:
https://www.e-rad.go.jp/
For detailed instructions regarding submission through e-Rad, please refer to the "e-Rad User Manual (Japanese)" in the "Download Application Documents" table above.
Enquiries
Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST)
Department of International Affairs
J-RAPID Coordination Group
E-mail: rapid(at)jst.go.jp
(replace (at) by @ before sending)
Reception hours: 10:00-17:00
*Excluding Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays, and the New Year holidays