The International Science and Technology Center (ISTC) invites applications for the Call for Joint Research Proposals, supporting collaborative scientific projects between Central Asian and Caucasus (CAC) countries and Japan.
Who Can Apply
Eligible proposals must involve research consortia comprising at least two groups: one from an eligible Central Asian and Caucasus (CAC) country (Armenia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, or Tajikistan) and one from Japan. The proposal must be submitted by the Project Managers of leading Institutes.
Priority Research Areas
Eligible proposals must align with one of the following thematic priorities:
Submission Timeline
Mandatory Documentation
Proposal Review and Evaluation Process
Submitted proposals undergo a multi-stage evaluation process:
Final approval by the ISTC Governing Board in December 2026.
Applicants will be informed in writing of the results of the Governing Board’s decision.
Project start date: no earlier than January 2027
Submission Modality
Due to technical issues, the Proposal Portal will not be used for this Call.
All submissions must be prepared in English using the official templates and include all required supporting documents. For full information, applicants are requested to carefully follow the Application Guidelines. Proposals should be submitted electronically via email to portal@istc.int.
For inquiries, please contact: portal@istc.int.
