Asian Pacific Grants for Innovative Research Plans
OBJECTIVE
The Japanese Circulation Society (JCS) invites applications for innovative research projects based on original ideas from Asian countries (excluding Japan). The aim of this initiative is to foster groundbreaking cardiovascular research in Asia and to promote mutual advancement through academic exchange. We also seek to support the development of young researchers expected to lead the field globally in the future.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Applicants must be under 40 years of age as of March 31, 2027.
- Applicants are required to submit a research plan in either clinical or basic cardiovascular research. We are seeking original and innovative proposals.
- Applicants must be from Asia-Pacific countries (excluding Japan) and must be recommended by an APSC-affiliated society with ongoing collaboration with JCS.
- Applicants who have previously received a First Prize or Second Prize in this award are not eligible.
APPLICATION
- Curriculum Vitae (Format A, including a list of publications)
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Research Proposal (2–3 A4 pages), including:
① Title/Theme of your research project
② Purpose of your research
③ Detailed research plan, including one slide with figures
- Please clearly explain what makes your research original and innovative.
④ Current status and initial conditions of your research
⑤ Affiliation or relationship with specific companies involved in this project
- Please include a brief (1–2 lines) confirmation that you have not engaged in any substantive joint research or patent applications with a specific company.
- Letter of Support from your affiliated APSC Member Society
NOTIFICATION OF PRELIMINARY SCREENING RESULTS
Early October 2026
Finalists will deliver presentations at the 91st Annual Scientific Meeting of the Japanese Circulation Society.
Awards will be given in three categories: First Prize (1 recipient), Second Prize (2 recipients), and Third Prizes (1–2 recipients).
ANNOUNCEMENT OF AWARD WINNERS
(Awards Ceremony)
Award recipients will be announced and honored at the Awards Ceremony held during the 91st Annual Scientific Meeting of the Japanese Circulation Society.
GRANTS
Clinical Research Plan
| First Prize | 500,000 yen (1 person) |
|---|---|
| Second Prizes | 250,000 yen (2 people) |
Basic Research Plan
| First Prize | 1,000,000 yen (1 person) |
|---|---|
| Second Prizes | 500,000 yen (2 people) |
APPLICATION PERIOD
July 1st – August 7th, 2026
(no later than 17:00 JST)
REQUEST FROM JCS
- We encourage you to submit a progress report of your research as a regular abstract to a future JCS Annual Scientific Meeting.
- If possible, please consider submitting your research plan to the Circulation Journal in near future.
(https://www.j-circ.or.jp/english/cj/).
APPLICATION OFFICE
All documents must be sent to: international@j-circ.or.jp
(Asian Pacific Grants for Innovative Research Plans)
CONTACT PERSON
Congress Group, Shizuka Yamada
The Japanese Circulation Society (JCS)
Phone: +81-3-6775-9112
Fax: 03-5501-9115
E-mail: international@j-circ.or.jp
