NEF Publication Programme for Nature Conservation 2026

The NEF Publication Programme supports scientific publications derived from the applicant’s own research work, aiming to expand knowledge of nature conservation in developing countries within the Asia-Pacific region.

📖 About NEF Publication Programme for Nature Conservation

• Sponsor Organisation: Nagao Natural Environment Foundation
• The programme focuses on supporting publications that contribute to the understanding and conservation of the natural environment in the Asia-Pacific region.

🎁 Benefits of the Programme

• Maximum Grant Amount: 1,000,000 Japanese yen per project.
• Duration: Up to one year.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

General Requirements:

Applicants must:

• Be a national of a developing country in the Asia-Pacific region.
• Be a researcher/scientist working full-time at a research institution or relevant organisation in one of the target countries.
• Be the sole author or the first author of the proposed publication (if it has multiple authors).
• Be able to communicate in English.
• Not submit multiple applications or have other ongoing NEF-funded projects at the time of the deadline.

Eligible Publication Projects:

The proposed publication must:

• Focus on the topic of nature conservation (e.g., natural environment, its conservation and sustainable use, or other topics related to living organisms) in the Asia-Pacific region.
• Be published as a printed book (not as a journal article, report, or brochure).
• Be written in one of the following formats:
  • English
  • Bilingual (English and the applicant's national language) in one or separate volumes.
  • In the national language with an English title and summary.
• Have no copyright issues.
• Be published within one year as scheduled.

📅 Application Date and Process

• Application Deadline: 14 October, 2026
• Visit the official website to apply.

For more details, visit the NEF Publication Programme for Nature Conservation.
To apply, download the application form.

This opportunity is ideal for researchers and scientists passionate about advancing knowledge in nature conservation and contributing to the sustainable development of the Asia-Pacific region.

• The maximum grant amount is 1,000,000 Japanese yen per project
• Maximum duration of one year