Corporation Lannes, together with the Benesse Children's Fund, aims to realize "a society where children with a future can expand their potential on their own, in an environment where they can learn with peace of mind."
To support research by middle and high school students who will lead the next generation, we established the "Science Castle Research Grant, Benesse Children's Fund DE&I Award" and have been supporting the research of selected middle and high school students since September 2025.
We will be holding a presentation of the results of this research activity on Sunday, March 22, 2026.

 

The theme for this award is "All developments and research focusing on one's own characteristics and minority status."
Researchers, with Professor Shinichiro Kumagai of the University of Tokyo's Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology, who is a leading figure in patient-led research, as their mentor, have supported each of the unprecedented selected researchers' study ideas, which are full of individuality and sensibility.
We encourage you to take a look at the process and results of this six-month research project and use it as an opportunity to learn about DE&I (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) initiatives led by junior and senior high school students themselves.

Announcement Topic

Research Theme 1
"Creating Flowers that 'Illuminate the Heart' with Light and Scent - The Mechanism of Healing Felt Through Four Senses and Its Potential" (2nd Year High School Student)

Research Theme ②
How can the perception of high school students (3rd year) who are on a path from "sick social media account" addiction to "gathering in groups with people they haven't met, taking risks" be changed?

Research Theme ③
Research Based on Speech Habits and Gaps (2nd Year Junior High School Student)

Research Topic 4
A study on the relationship between an individual's "character recognition orientation" and "reading direction of the entire text" (for 3rd-year junior high school students).

Research Theme ⑤
Hearing aids that are close to you

 

Outline of the Event

 

Date of Event
Sunday, March 22, 2026, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

◆ Schedule
14:00 Background and Objectives of the DE&I Award
14:10 What is the field of participant research?
14:15 Research presentations, diploma awarding
15:30 Scheduled end

Please note that the content of the day's event may be subject to minor changes.

How to Watch
Zoom broadcast

If you cannot participate in real-time, we will notify those who have registered via Peatix with an archive video.
※This event features underage speakers. Please understand the purpose of this event and refrain from taking photos, recording videos, sharing videos, or posting them on social media, etc.

Participation Fee
free

How to Apply

Please register via the link below.
https://forms.gle/DkxNES6fEgMLfDUn6

 

◆Target Audience

・Junior high and high school students interested in conducting research about themselves
・Teachers interested in students' self-research
・Companies interested in Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Educators considering incorporating new learning methods, etc.

 

We look forward to many people participating.