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The Development Research Network (DRN) Grant Program invites applications from early-career researchers and international collaborative research teams to advance knowledge on Asia’s development experiences and contribute to future development cooperation. The program seeks to strengthen research and practitioner networks across the ASEAN region while promoting Asia-led knowledge co-creation and dialogue. Proposed research may explore medium- to long-term challenges shared by Thailand and Japan; cross-border and regional issues affecting ASEAN and the Greater Mekong Subregion; development knowledge derived from Asian experiences; development cooperation systems, institutions, and capacity development; or human security practices and challenges. The program focuses on Asia, particularly ASEAN countries and the Greater Mekong Subregion. Support includes research-related funding, opportunities for publication in JICA Ogata Research Institute publications, assistance with English-language editing and open-access publication fees in peer-reviewed international journals, and coverage of travel, accommodation, and related costs for participation in JICA-hosted conferences and research events. Funding is provided in the form of research support and honoraria linked to qualifying research outputs, with project timelines determined according to the approved research activities.

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Applications are open to researchers, with particular encouragement for early-career researchers and international collaborative research teams. Eligible proposals must address one or more of the program’s priority research themes related to Asia’s development experiences, regional and transboundary challenges, development cooperation, institutional and capacity development, or human security. Applications will be assessed based on their relevance to the program objectives, potential contribution to Asia-led knowledge creation, quality of the proposed research, and the value of the findings for informing future development cooperation and policy discussions.

Post Date: November 4, 2026