Matsumoto Global Foundation
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Matsumoto Global Foundation has established a system for the training of international medical professionals and actively supports them. In addition to improving skills and knowledge, we aim to improve the quality of medical care by cultivating the ability to flexibly collaborate and manage with multiple professions and by promoting human resource exchanges across borders.
Subsidy program for nurses to present at international conferences
In recent years, an increasing number of nurses are conducting research on themes related to their daily practice and presenting their findings at academic conferences. These activities contribute greatly to the development of medical care and nursing. However, there are barriers to presenting overseas, such as differences in language and environment.
The Matsumoto Memorial Foundation, together with the Healthcare Associated Infection Control Support (HAICS) research group, supports nurses who present their research and practice on infection control at overseas academic conferences.
In 2026, we will support participation in APSIC (Asia Pacific Society of Infection Control), an academic organization that promotes infection control in the Asia Pacific region.
Academic societies eligible for funding in 2026
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Eligibility
Nurses (regardless of nationality, gender, or age) who are practicing or researching infection control or related fields in Japan and whose general presentation (oral or poster) at APSIC2026 has been selected. However, this is limited to those whose affiliated institutions do not provide the full cost of their presentation. Please note that those who have been selected for this grant program in the past are not eligible to apply.
Support amount
150,000 yen (to cover conference participation costs) Support will be provided for the creation of required posters and preparation for oral presentations.
Venue
Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) Convention Center
Event period
July 30th – August 2nd, 2026
Selection Method
Blind review of abstracts registered in APSIC2026 (English text with Japanese translation attached)
Jury
Chairperson: Aiko Koh, Kobe Women's University
Committee Member Haruyo Sakaki, Graduate School of International University of Health and Welfare
Committee Member: Makoto Aoki, Infectious Disease Consultant
Committee Member Yaoko Takano, Keio University Hospital
How to Apply
Please fill out the application form and send it by email along with the abstract (in English) registered with APSIC, along with a Japanese translation, to the address below. Please note that if your application is not accepted, it will not be considered for review, so please let us know as soon as possible (by May 5, 2026).
Please download the application form here .
Application Deadline
March 8, 2026 (APSIC deadline: March 1)
Announcement of the results
May 9, 2026 (APSIC adoption notice: May 2)
Past winners
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2023
Grand Prize: Yoko Fujimoto ( Okayama University Graduate School of Health Sciences, Nursing Department, Infection Control Certified Nurse)
Determinants of infection prevention and control practices in elderly care facilities:
2019
Grand Prize Winner: Kiyomi Hosoda (Fukui Prefectural Saiseikai Hospital)
Verification of infection control measures using monovalent copper compounds in medical environments
Encouragement Award: Hisae Shinohara (Aki Municipal Hospital, operated by Hiroshima City Medical Association)
* Handling of personal information
Applicants' personal information and application details will be used only for this grant program and will not be disclosed to third parties.
Matsumoto Foundation "Overseas Conference Presentation Grant Program for Nurses" Steering Committee
Chairman: Kenichi Matsumoto (Representative Director of Matsumoto Global Foundation)
Vice-chairman Kazuo Okubo (HAICS Research Association, NPO)
Vice Chairperson: Fujiko Hasegawa (Director of Matsumoto Global Foundation)
Committee Member: Kota Matsumoto (Director of Matsumoto Global Foundation)
Committee Member: Hiromi Ishihara (Councillor of Matsumoto Global Foundation)
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