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KWEF Overseas Research Grant Program 2026

Awarded by Kurita Water and Environment Foundation (KWEF)

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

PhD

Funding Type

Partial Funding · 400,000 yen

Eligible Courses

Environmental science, water studies, sustainability, and related research areas

Eligible Nationalities

Open to Malaysian residents

Can Be Taken At

Institutions in Malaysia

Provider

Kurita Water and Environment Foundation (KWEF)

Last Verified On

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Overview

Eligibility for the KWEF Overseas Research Grant Program:

Applicants must:

  • Conduct research in Malaysia between October 2026 and September 2027.
  • Be researchers at schools or public institutes in Malaysia, not funded by private companies or foreign governments.
  • Be a young academician or researcher under 40 years old (born after April 1, 1986).
  • For PhD candidates, obtain approval from their supervisor.
  • Master's students are not eligible.
  • Accept and comply with obligations outlined in the Letter of Acceptance (form KWEF-26RGA-F52).

Application Process:

  • Download the application form (KWEF-26APL-F51.docx)
  • Prepare an outline of your research proposal
  • Submit application online via the Web Application portal only

Value of the Grant:

The successful applicants of the KWEF Overseas Research Grant Program will receive a research award of 400,000 yen.

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FAQs

  • Yes, you can secure an education loan to study abroad at Kurita Water and Environment Foundation (KWEF). Education loans are of two types — Collateral and non-collateral. Collateral includes either: Immovable property – a house or a flat or land (or) liquid security – an FD, or LIC or shares or bonds. Agricultural lands are not accepted by any bank for education loan.

    Public banks like SBI, BOB offer these types of education loans. There are many NBFCs who offer Non-collateral education loans. Apply for the best education loan to study abroad.
  • The deadline of KWEF Overseas Research Grant Program 2026 is Expired.
  • KWEF Overseas Research Grant Program 2026 is offered to PhD degree.
  • KWEF Overseas Research Grant Program 2026 is offered for Environmental science, water studies, sustainability, and related research areas.
  • KWEF Overseas Research Grant Program 2026 is open for: Open to Malaysian residents.
  • KWEF Overseas Research Grant Program 2026 is offered by Kurita Water and Environment Foundation (KWEF).
  • KWEF Overseas Research Grant Program 2026 covers Partial Funding, 400,000 yen.