40-40 Fuwaku (不惑) Fund

Fuwaku Fund

In 2018, to mark its 40th year since establishment, the SOAS Japan Research Centre launched the “40-40 Fuwaku Fund”. The meaning of Fuwaku (不惑) is to ‘follow the right course past the age of 40’. The goal of the 40-40 Fuwaku Fund is to sustain the JRC through its next 40 years of activities (2018-2058), with a minimum target of 40 donors over 40 years contributing toward core JRC research activities. The JRC welcomes donations from corporate, institutional and individual donors to sustain JRC research activities within the spirit of Fuwaku (不惑). All donors are acknowledged below and larger donations can have the donor name branded to the research activity.

Gift range and examples of how funds are distributed:

£10,000	Annual Postgraduate Studentship in Japanese Studies
£3,000	Support of Annual Lecture or Symposium
£2,000	Support of Annual JRC Research Seminars
£1,500	Academic Research Fieldwork Travel Grant
£500	Support of JRC outreach and networking activities
£100	Small Grant for Academic Research Materials

Making a gift

There are several ways in which you can support the JRC 40-40 Fuwaku Fund. If you wish to make a donation, please get in touch with us at centres@soas.ac.uk and we will find the best method for you.

If you have any questions, please contact Angelica Baschiera on ab17@soas.ac.uk.

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