Areas of Support

You can give to Science Tokyo's Unrestricted Fund or specify your preferred area of support.

Unrestricted Fund

Unrestricted Fund

This fund ensures the availability of stable and flexible funds used to address emerging Institute-wide needs.

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Restricted funds

These include a variety of funds with specific purposes positioned under the Science Tokyo Fund.

Institute of Science Tokyo Inaugural Giving Campaign

Institute of Science Tokyo Inaugural Giving Campaign

Tokyo Medical and Dental University and Tokyo Institute of Technology will merge on October 1, 2024, to form Institute of Science Tokyo (Science Tokyo). We earnestly seek your generous support and cooperation as Science Tokyo moves forward together with society.

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DLab Fund

DLab Fund

This fund supports the activities of the Laboratory for Design of Social Innovation for Global Networks, or DLab. Contributions go towards workshops where Science Tokyo and the public design a more desirable future, and research activities that aim to make this future a reality.

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Start-up Support Fund

Start-up Support Fund

This fund focuses on providing support to entrepreneurial faculty members and students who wish to commercialize their unique technological seeds through startups and accelerate the sharing of Science Tokyo research findings with the public.

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Campus Environment Fund

Campus Environment Fund

Science Tokyo takes pride in providing and maintaining a rich, green, attractive campus environment. Donors who contribute a certain amount to this fund are entitled to a commemorative plaque bearing their name on campus furniture.

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Scholarship Fund

Scholarship Fund

This fund allows outstanding academic achievers who need financial aid to overcome economic disadvantages.
Donors (Japanese residents) can choose to apply for either income tax deduction or tax credit.

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Young Researchers Fund

Young Researchers Fund

The Young Researchers Fund is a restricted fund established to support young researchers in unstable employment conditions and students aspiring to pursue research careers.
Donors (Japanese residents) can choose to apply for either income tax deduction or tax credit.

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Student Community Fund

Student Community Fund

This fund supports student-centered initiatives including the ongoing operation of Hisao & Hiroko Taki Plaza, an international exchange hub on Ookayama Campus, support of Student Ambassadors who assist with stakeholder relations, international events managed by students, training of Teaching Assistants, and other student-focused initiatives.

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Student Club Fund

Student Club Fund

Science Tokyo students are enthusiastic about extracurricular activities. This fund boosts the well-being and performance of members in over 80 student clubs and organizations .
Give to the Student Club Fund to help improve the overall environment for all extracurricular activities or specify the club of your choice.

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Yoshinori Ohsumi Fund
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Yoshinori Ohsumi Fund

After Honorary Professor Yoshinori Ohsumi was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2016, a fund was established in his name with the goal of fostering talented individuals who contribute to the sustainable development of Japan. The fund supports students in need of financial help and provides assistance to young researchers.

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Women in Science & Technology Fund

Women in Science & Technology Fund

This fund aims to remove barriers inhibiting female students and researchers in the fields of science and technology. Women continue to be underrepresented in these fields, but your gifts can help Science Tokyo close this gender gap.

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Suematsu Fund

Suematsu Fund

Named after Yasuharu Suematsu, the former Tokyo Tech president who donated a portion of his Japan Prize to the Institute, this fund encourages young scientists and engineers to pursue research in diverse fields, develop new technology, and delve into the unexplored domains of science.

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Sakura Rejuvenation campaign

Sakura Rejuvenation campaign

This campaign ended on October 31, 2020. We sincerely appreciate your generous donations.

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Projects in need of financial support

You can also choose to support a number of high-potential projects that currently do not have an independent fund.

Research Project for Overcoming Coronavirus Disasters

Quick Research Project for Safeguarding People and Society

When urgent societal issues arise, the university harnesses its research capabilities to promptly engage in studies aimed at safeguarding people's lives and society.

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Support for International Students

Support for International Students

As of May 1, 2022, about 1,800 students from overseas study at Science Tokyo. Variety of programs, scholarships, and support systems including assistance prior to and at the time of arrival in Japan are available.

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STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) Education for Younger Generations

STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) Education for Younger Generations

Support regular educational events and workshops organized by Science Tokyo to nurture younger generations who will create the future.

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Give to STEM Education for Younger Generations Fund

TAIST-Science Tokyo

TAIST-Science Tokyo

TAIST-Science Tokyo, which was established in 2007 at the request of the Thai government, is a joint graduate education program organized in cooperation with NSTDA and leading Thai universities.

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On-Campus Daycare Center

On-Campus Daycare Center

Support Tech Tech Nursery, which opened on April 1, 2017 on Ookayama Campus. The nursery plays an important role in contributing to the local community and welcoming a diverse student and faculty population to the Institute. In collaboration with Ota City, it also works to alleviate the high demand for daycare in the area by offering services to local residents.

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Schools and Institutes

Your contributions go directly to the School or Institute of your choice and are used to advance education and the latest research activities.

School of Science

Exploring the Truth and Creating Knowledge

School of Science

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School of Engineering

Creating New Industries and Advancing Civilization

School of Engineering

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School of Environment and Society

Creating Science and Technology for Sustainable Environment and Society

School of Environment and Society

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Institute of Liberal Arts

Connecting Science and Technology with Society

Institute of Liberal Arts

Give to Institute of Liberal Arts

Institute of Innovative Research (IIR)

Conducting front-line research in a wide range of fields

Institute of Innovative Research (IIR)

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