NSK Nakanishi Foundation

The NSK Nakanishi Foundation was established in October 2016 by Nakanishi Inc. with the aim of contributing to the advancement of dental care by supporting scholarships for dental students and cultivating talented dentists.
The mouth is the “gateway to life,” and protecting oral health is the first “fortress” in protecting physical health.
Through grant-type scholarships, the Foundation has achieved significant results in fostering outstanding dentists. In August 2023, the Foundation launched new programs: research and development grants for medical devices（implant treatment, periodontal treatment, and neurosurgical treatment）and overseas study grants.
The NSK Nakanishi Foundation is committed to developing dental healthcare professionals and advancing medicine, contributing to the health of people worldwide and the realization of a better society.

History

2016 / 10

Established by Nakanishi Inc. as the General Incorporated Foundation NSK Nakanishi Foundation Launched grant-type scholarship program.

2018 / 04

Certified by the Cabinet Office as a public interest incorporated foundation and became the Public Interest Incorporated Foundation NSK Nakanishi Foundation

2023 / 08

Launched research and development grant and overseas study grant programs

2026 / 07

Launched the award program (NSK Blue Prize)

Officers

Representative Director

Eiichi Nakanishi

President and Representative Director, Nakanishi Inc.,

Director

Junji Tagami

Professor Emeritus, Institute of Science Tokyo

Masanori Uchida

Director, Kakushokai Medical Corporation, Uchida Dental Clinic

Masahiko Saotome

Director, Saotome-kai Medical Corporation, Saotome Dental Clinic

Councilor

Shuichi Murakami

Director, Murakami Dental Clinic Medical Corporation

Hiroaki Kato

Director, Hokushinkai Medical Corporation, Nordic Dental Clinic

Kensuke Nakanishi

Executive Vice President and Representative Director, Nakanishi Inc.,

Auditor

Ichiro Takezawa

Principal Attorney, Ichiro Takezawa Law Office

Ryo Kikuchi

Principal Tax Accountant, Ryo Kikuchi Tax Accountant Office

Main Programsand Achievements

• Grant-Type Scholarship Program

  Provides non-repayable scholarships to students enrolled in dental faculties or graduate schools at universities in Japan. The program aims to create an environment in which students can focus on their studies.

  Undergraduate Students

  ¥60,000 / month
  ¥720,000 / year / 3 years
  Approx. 30 people / year

  Graduate Students

  ¥100,000 / month
  ¥1.2 million / year / 4 years
  Approx. 10 people / year

  Total Scholars

  362 Undergraduate 289
  Graduate 73

• R&D Grant Program

  Provides grants for research and development of medical devices in implant treatment, periodontal treatment, and neurosurgical treatment. The program supports advanced treatments and diagnostic technologies.

  Grant Amount

  ¥1 million / year / project
  20 projects / year
  Grant period: 1–3 years

  Total Grants

  58 Total amount ¥149.9 million

• Overseas Study Grant Program

  Supports researchers who wish to study more advanced dental medicine overseas. By learning at leading research institutions around the world, the program fosters talent who will contribute to dental care in Japan.

  Europe/North America

  ¥300,000 / month
  Travel and return: ¥300,000 each
  Total grant: ¥11.4 million / person

  ※ Up to 3 years

  Other Regions

  ¥150,000 / month
  Travel and return: ¥150,000 each
  Total grant: ¥5.7 million / person

  ※ Up to 3 years

  1–2 / year

  Total Grants

  4 Total amount ¥16.2 million

※ Results as of April 1, 2026