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. Since its foundation, it has received 5,695 applications and disbursed a total of 1,831 million yen to 1,444 selected applicants. NSGF has also offers grants for research themes on inorganic materials, which are proceeded in overseas universities and institutes. Since 1992, it has received 919 applications and has disbursed a total of 1,077 thousand dollars to 179 selected applicants.