Nippon Sheet Glass Foundation for Materials Science and Engineering (NSG Foundation) was established by Nippon Sheet Glass Co., Ltd. in 1979 to commemorate the 60th anniversary of NSG. NSG Foundation offers grants for research on inorganic materials used in various industries including IT and communication, biotechnology, energy, and environmental protection.
As a general principle, any research project on Science and Technology of Inorganic Materials is covered. Fundamental and applied research on amorphous and crystalline solid materials including inorganic-organic hybrid technologies are typical subjects for the research grant.