





The Nagao Natural Environment Foundation (NEF) is a non-governmental organisation dedicated to promoting nature conservation in developing countries. It was founded in November 1989 by Mr Eijiro Nagao, President of Marusan Securities Co, Ltd., with private funds of his own and family’s.
Due to the outbreak of a COVID-19 pandemic, at this point, it is unsure if the proposed projects under CGF and Research Granrt Scheme can start as scheduled. Because of this, NEF may postpone 2022's grant payment until the safety of project implementation is assured. Successful applicants may also need to postpone or re-schedule their project for the pandemic. In that case, they retain the right to receive the grant up to one year from the start date of the proposed project. However, the right will be cancelled after one year if cannot be started. Thank you for your understanding.
This funding opportunity is offered to young scientists to enrich thier capacity and experience as a scientist through implemeting their own research project and collaborating with their supervisor.
Framework of CGF 2022:
English (PDF 129KB) /Japanese (PDF 335KB)
Application form 2022:
CGF Application Form for PS (WORD 150KB)
CGF Application Form for PC (WORD 109KB)
Restuls of NEF's project on fish fauna of the Indochinese Mekong 2006-2011 is available as a guidebook.
Fishes of the Indochinese Mekong (e-book)
Results of fish research in Lao PDR is now available as a field guide.
Fishes of the Mekong Basin of Laos (223MB)
Results of fish research in Canbodia is now available as a field guide.
Fishes of the Cambodian Freshwater Bodies (35.6MB)
Results of fish research in Vietnam is now available as a field guide.
Fishes of the Mekong Delta, Vietnam (PDF 76.8MB)
Results of fish research in the Mekong - Chao Phraya region is available.
Two applications were submitted by July 2022. After careful examination, one application was awarded. The granted research project is posted on CGF Projects awarded.
10 reports and 4 policy recomendations, derived from the project "Bio-ecological Nature Conservation Project in Mountainous Region of Northern Vietnam," are now available at the project page.
Among 48 applications submitted by April 2022, 24 of them, which fulfilled the criteria and followed the instructions, were reviewd. After careful examination, 10 applications were awarded. The list of granted research projects is posted on Recently Awarded.
NEF's past projects and current programme are added to Comprehensive Programme.
4 applications were submitted by July 2021, unfortunately no application was awarded. Among 4 applications submitted by January 2023, 3 of them, which fulfilled the criteria and followed the instructions, were reviewed. After careful examination, 1 application was awarded.
Among 81 applications submitted by October 2021, 31 of them, which fulfilled the criteria and followed the instructions, were reviewd. After careful examination, 7 applications were awarded. The list of granted research projects is posted on Recently Awarded. Restults for 2022 will be anounce in August.
We are seeking applications for nature conservation related studies that are planned and to be conducted by young scientists. For the detailed information, please check31 July 2022 and 31 January 2023. We are looking forward to receiving your application. . Application deadlines for 2021 are
Programme Guidelines 2022 for both Research Grant Programme and Publication Programme are posted on Forms & Guidelines. Application deadlines 2022 are 20 April 2022 and 20 October 2022. We are looking forward to receiving your application.
Among 68 applications submitted by April 2021, 34 of them, which fulfilled the criteria and followed the instructions, were reviewd. After careful examination, 9 applications were awarded. The list of granted research projects is posted on Recently Awarded.
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