Science Castle Research Fund 2025
Leave ance Life Science Award

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Around us, there are many "mysteries of life" that have yet to be unraveled. The behavior of cells, the enigma of sleep, the power of plants, the workings of microorganisms, the connection between the human mind and body...
The Life Science Award supports junior high and high school students who will shape the future in their free inquiry of life science themes.
People interested in biology and health, and those who want to unravel familiar "whys" with science.
Let's go find answers not found in textbooks with our own hands.
All kinds of research related to life
| Subject of application | Junior high school students, high school students, and technical college students (3rd year and below) who conduct research activities |
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| Usage | Expenses required for research (materials, parts, equipment, transportation, etc., excluding food and beverages) However, food and beverage expenses are excluded.) |
| Application Deadline | Thursday, July 25, 2025, 5:00 PM |
| Research Period | September 2025 - March 2026 |
| Reference URL | https://lne.st/ |
| Organizer | Leave a Nest Co., Ltd. |
| Grant details | Research grant of 100,000 yen / Research mentoring by a researcher from REALTECH / Kick-off meeting for awardees / Final presentation meeting |
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| Number of adoptions | About 5 cases |
| Application period | June 1, 2025 - July 25, 2025 |
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| Application Deadline | Friday, July 25, 2025, 5:00 PM |
| Interview period | Mid-August 2025 |
| About Interviews | This will be done online on weekdays. Applicants eligible for interviews will be contacted approximately one week after the application deadline. Please let us know in advance if any of the above interview dates are not available. |
| Announcement of adoption | Scheduled for late August |
| Research grant period | Scheduled for the end of September 2025 |
| Research Period | September 2025 to February 2026 |
| Adoption Award Ceremony | September 2nd or September 5th, 2025 (online) |
| presentation of results | Held at Science Castle Japan on March 21st |
Please review the terms and conditions and the application guidelines on this page, and consult with us if you have any questions about the content.
Science Castle Research Grant 2025 Life Science Award Terms and Conditions
All middle and high school students who wish to apply are required to register all members of the team, whether they are representatives or not, with their RIBANES ID. The Research Grant Entry screen will appear after you log in to your RIBANES ID, so please register with your RIBANES ID.
If this is part of a school activity, please prepare a consent form for school teachers (for schools); otherwise, please prepare a consent form for the person responsible for the protection of all team members (for individuals). Please download the model of the consent form below.
Science Castle Research Grant Agreement (for schools and individuals)
Please download the above and upload it to the application form.
Please click on the following icon in your LIBANES ID and click on the "New Application" button to complete the application form.
| Research Themes | Name of Representative | school's name |
|---|---|---|
Subject: Research on creating tea's appeal for the future
Deadline: March 1 - May 14, 2026
Subject: Problem-solving manufacturing using smooth linear motion
Deadline: March 1 - May 14, 2026
Target: Research and development that creates future excitement and smiles related to either "health," "environment," or "community co-creation".
Deadline: March 1 - May 14, 2026