Start of the 2nd Cohort Applications for "ANRI Humanities Scholarship ~Unfinished Questions~"
Independent VC ANRI begins accepting applications for the 2nd cohort of its humanities scholarship for young researchers from April 2026, introducing a new U25 quota.
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Independent venture capital firm ANRI (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative: Anri Samata; hereinafter "ANRI") will start accepting applications for the second cohort of the "ANRI Humanities Scholarship ~Unfinished Questions~" (hereinafter "this Scholarship") from April 7, 2026.
Established in 2025, the first cohort of this scholarship received 282 applications, and 10 young researchers were selected. The selected researchers are actively involved in disseminating their research through ANRI's media (Podcasts, web articles, ZINEs) and participating in networking events.
In the second cohort, while continuing the conventional general quota (500,000 yen per selected person, maximum of 10 people), a new "U25 quota" targeting individuals aged 25 and under has been established. This will further open doors for younger generations of researchers and promote the cultivation of the next generation of humanities knowledge.
Scholarship Overview:
Name: ANRI Humanities Scholarship ~Unfinished Questions~ (2nd Cohort)
Number of Acceptances: [General Quota] Maximum 10 people, [U25 Quota] Maximum 5 people (targeting 25 and under)
Grant Amount: [General Quota] 500,000 yen per person, [U25 Quota] 100,000 yen per person
Payment Period: End of July 2026 (lump-sum payment)
Grant Period: 1 year from selection
Established in 2025, the first cohort of this scholarship received 282 applications, and 10 young researchers were selected. The selected researchers are actively involved in disseminating their research through ANRI's media (Podcasts, web articles, ZINEs) and participating in networking events.
In the second cohort, while continuing the conventional general quota (500,000 yen per selected person, maximum of 10 people), a new "U25 quota" targeting individuals aged 25 and under has been established. This will further open doors for younger generations of researchers and promote the cultivation of the next generation of humanities knowledge.
Scholarship Overview:
Name: ANRI Humanities Scholarship ~Unfinished Questions~ (2nd Cohort)
Number of Acceptances: [General Quota] Maximum 10 people, [U25 Quota] Maximum 5 people (targeting 25 and under)
Grant Amount: [General Quota] 500,000 yen per person, [U25 Quota] 100,000 yen per person
Payment Period: End of July 2026 (lump-sum payment)
Grant Period: 1 year from selection
FAQ
What is the grant amount for the ANRI Humanities Scholarship?
The general category is 500,000 yen per person, and the U25 category for those 25 years old and under is 100,000 yen per person. Neither requires repayment.
Who can apply?
Young researchers in the humanities are eligible. The U25 category is for those 25 years old and under.
When will the payments be made?
Payments are scheduled to be made in a lump sum by the end of July 2026. The grant period is one year from the date of selection.