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New Grant Initiative for Copyright Law Research

The Japan Reproduction Rights Center (JRRC), in collaboration with the Society for the Management of Compensation for Public Transmission for Educational Purposes (SARTRAS), is set to launch a new grant initiative from fiscal year 2026 aimed at promoting research in copyright law. This initiative will consist of three distinct types of funding aimed at researchers, university libraries, and public libraries.

Overview of the Grant Initiative

The newly introduced grant program encompasses the following types of funding:
1. Research Grants for copyright law researchers.
2. Publication Grants to assist in publishing research findings.
3. Library Purchase Grants aimed at university and public libraries for acquiring relevant materials.

JRRC encourages interested candidates and institutions to consider applying for this funding opportunity to advance their work in copyright law research. Detailed information regarding the application requirements will be available on the dedicated webpage, which will coincide with an applicant orientation session.

For more information, click on this link.

Application Period

Applications for the grant will be accepted through the dedicated website from the following dates:

• - Research and Publication Grants: Accepting applications from July 15, 2026 (Wednesday) at 10:00 until September 10, 2026 (Thursday) at 15:00.
• - Library Purchase Grants: Open for applications from July 15, 2026 (Wednesday) at 10:00 until September 24, 2026 (Thursday) at 15:00.

Notably, funding for Library Purchase Grants will also be available in 2027.

Applicant Orientation Sessions

To provide further insight into the grant application process, JRRC will be hosting orientation sessions via Zoom on the following dates:
1. July 14, 2026 (Tuesday) from 14:00 to 15:00
2. July 15, 2026 (Wednesday) from 11:00 to 12:00
3. July 21, 2026 (Tuesday) from 14:00 to 15:00

We warmly invite potential applicants to participate. Please register for the orientation session through this registration link.

Contact Information

For inquiries regarding this grant initiative, please reach out to the Grant Projects Office at the Japan Reproduction Rights Center:

• - Address: 1-3-4 Atago, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-0002, Japan
• - Email: [email protected]

About the Japan Reproduction Rights Center

Founded in 1991, the Japan Reproduction Rights Center (JRRC) serves as a central management organization for copyright license agreements, particularly focusing on language and other copyrighted works. With an impressive portfolio, JRRC has facilitated copyright permissions for approximately 5,550 entities, including government agencies and publicly traded companies.

In the fiscal year 2025, the total revenue from license fees is projected to reach around 890 million yen, benefitting creators through proper distribution of the collected fees to copyright holders.

The JRRC streamlines authorizations for reproducing various domestic copyrighted materials such as newspapers, magazines, academic papers, and artworks via their comprehensive license agreement. More details regarding this program can be found in the JRRC Comprehensive License Agreement section.

Additionally, JRRC offers free copyright courses annually at both beginner and intermediate levels, ideal for self-development or corporate training purposes. Information regarding these courses is disseminated through their newsletter, which interested parties are encouraged to subscribe to for updates. Registration for the JRRC Copyright Course and the free newsletter are available on their website.