The KWEF makes grants in China and Southeast Asia for water research at universities, colleges, and research institutes. Research topics include technologies to conserve and restore rivers, lakes, and other water resources – among other themes. Grants are up to 500 thousand yen per project per year. Applicants are preferably under age 40. Each applicant should have a Japanese advisor in Japan or in the researcher’s home country. The application period is 01 April through 17 May 2012. Link