LIVERNESS Corporation, together with the Benesse Children's Fund, has launched the "Science Castle Research Fund Benesse Children's Fund D&I Award" on June 1, 2024 to support research activities and science education of middle and high school students who will lead the next generation and to develop science and technology. The Benesse Children's Fund D&I Award supports research by junior and senior high school students on their own subjects and helps each individual take a step forward to change the world, toward the realization of "a society where children with a future can expand their own potential in a safe environment for learning.

The target field of the open call is "Targeted research or development of any kind focusing on one's own characteristics or minorities". We will create a communication and presentation environment where you can work on your research in your own way without anxiety, and our expert mentors will accompany you in your unprecedented research ideas that are full of individuality and sensitivities.

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Are you feeling bewildered, middle and high school students? Perhaps, if you study those feelings thoroughly, it may lead to the first step to change your surroundings and society. Even if you have never done research before... don't worry, you will have a mentor with you. We are looking forward to receiving many applications again this year!

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We will support you from the beginning of the application process. Please feel free to contact us.

■Outline

Subject areas : All kinds of development and research focusing on one's own characteristics and minorities.
Target: Junior high school students, high school students, and technical college students (3rd year or younger) who are engaged in research activities.
Applicants with hearing or visual impairments are also eligible to apply. (Please consult with us if you have any concerns about other applicant characteristics.)
募集期間 　：2025/6/1（日）〜2025年7月25日（金）17:00
Purpose of use: Expenses required for research and development (materials, purchase of parts, etc., equipment, transportation, etc., but excluding food and beverage expenses). However, food and beverage expenses are excluded.)
助成内容 　：研究費5万円+自分研究の専門家による研究メンタリング、成果発表会実施
採用件数 　：5件程度
研究期間 　：2025年9月〜2026年3月
Benesse Children's Fund HP:https://benesse-kodomokikin.or.jp/

If you would like to learn a little more about the research and subject matter of this call for proposals, or if you have any questions, please join us for an online information session.
Dates: 6月27日(金)17:00-18:00
Participation Fee: free
Subject:Teachers, parents, etc.
Contents:自分を対象とした研究を行ってきた研究者から研究のお話を聞くとともに、研究のすすめ方や支援についてご紹介します。

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