1. JSPS (Japan Society for the Promotion of Science)
-Japan’s Research Funding Agency-
Polly Watson
International Programme Coordinator
Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS)
November 2012

2. Japan Society for the Promotion of Science
Introduction of JSPS
Japan Society for the Promotion of Science
日 本 学 術 振 興 会
Established through an endowment by Emperor Showa in 1932
Rooster:
Harbinger of new knowledge that promises a brilliant future for humankind.
JSPS London

3. Treasury MEXT Who we are Provides S&T policies and budgets
METI
MEXT
Ministry of…
NEDO
JSPS
JST
Funding
JSPS London 3

4. Japan Society for the Promotion of Science
What we do
Japan Society for the Promotion of Science
Funding research initiatives
Fostering next generation of scientists
Promoting university reform
Advancing international collaborations
Competitive research funding: Grants-in-Aid
Research fellowships for young scientists
Joint programs with Ministry of Education and Science
Collaborations with overseas partners
JSPS London

5. The facts
We have annually supported
59,000 projects
Through Grants
£2.1 billion
distributed
25%
Success Rate
We have annually supported
6000
Foreign Researches -> Japan
8500
Japanese Researchers -> Abroad
We have annually supported international collaboration
500
Research Projects/Seminars
Through Bilateral Exchanges scheme 90
Research Hubs
Through Multilateral Collaborations Scheme
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6. Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research
Role of Grants-in-Aid within government’s research framework
P.4
curiosity-driven research
[ Scientific research based on researchers’ creative ideas ]
mission-oriented
research
[R&D on policy imperatives ]
Research advanced using Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research
Openly recruited research for purposes set independently by each ministry
Competitive research funding (Selected through open calls and screening)
Research advanced at universities and inter-university research institutes
Government-led national projects
Government subsidies for independent administrative institutions
Strategically advanced R&D by research organizations 6

7. Support for Research Initiatives
Purpose
The objective of the FIRST Program is to advance world-leading research carried out in various fields across of spectrum of tiers from basic research aimed at generating new knowledge to R&D on topics of near-future application. In so doing, the program’s ultimate objective is to cultivate the nation’s latent strengths and capabilities, while feeding the R&D results back into society to enrich people’s lives.
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8. WHAT DOES JSPS DO FOR INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATION?
What kind of Programmes does JSPS run to facilitate international collaboration?
WHAT DOES JSPS DO FOR INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATION?
JSPS London

9. International Programs of JSPS
Collaborative ties with 86 institutions in 45 countries
(3) Inviting Researchers to Japan
- Postdoctoral Fellowships for Foreign Researchers
- Invitation Fellowship Programs for Research in Japan
- JSPS Award for Eminent Scientists
etc.
(1) Supporting International Joint Research and Seminars
- Bilateral Programs
Core-to-Core Program
G8 Research Councils Initiative
A3 Foresight Program
etc.
(4) Sending Young Researchers Overseas
Postdoctoral Fellowships for Research Abroad
Strategic Young Researcher Overseas Visits Program for
Accelerating Brain Circulation
etc.
(2) Providing International Training Opportunities
ESF-JSPS Frontiers Science Conference
Series for Young Researchers
Frontiers of Science Symposiums
Travel Grant for Attending Lindau
Meetings
- Hope Meetings etc.
(5) Supporting University Internationalization
Supporting the Overseas Development of Japanese Universities
Providing Practical Overseas Training for University
Administrative Staffs 9 9

10. Collaboration between Institutions
Projects receive annual funding from £160,000 per year for up to 5 years.
JSPS currently supports 5 projects with UK research institutions.
Culham Science Centre
The University of Manchester
The University of Southampton (x2)
Rothemsted International
JSPS London

11. JSPS Counterpart Agency
Collaboration between Groups
Bilateral Cooperation Based on MoUs
66 agencies
in 42 countries
JSPS
MoU
Counterpart Agency
Joint Staff Meetings
and/or routine
communications
Proposal
Support
Proposal
Support
Joint Research Projects
Scientific Seminars
Japanese Researchers
Overseas
Researchers
Scientist Exchanges
JSPS London

12. Collaboration between Individuals
Fellowship Programs to Japan
Post Graduate
6 years after PhD
Nobel Prize level
PhD
Mid-career
Professor
Postdoctoral Fellowships
(Standard)
Invitation fellowships
Award for Eminent Scientists
(Long-Term)
61 days - 10 months
(Short-Term)
days
1 - 2 years
Postdoctoral Fellowships (Short-term)
months
Summer Program
JSPS London
2 months during summer 12

13. JSPS London Establishd in 1994 8 Staff Members
Strengthen Japan-UK academic linkages
JSPS London Office
JSPS Stockholm Office
JSPS Washington Office
JSPS TOKYO
JSPS Bonn Office
JSPS Strasbourg Office
JSPS Beijing Office
JSPS San Francisco Office
JSPS Bangkok Office
JSPS Nairobi Research Station
JSPS Cairo Research Station
JSPS London

14. 543 fellows 371 former fellows 68 % 46 Awardees 9 Awardees 3 Awardee
The facts
We have supported
543 fellows
to do research in Japan
approx. 80 new fellows
selected annually
371 former fellows
have joined the UK-JSPS alumni association
Participation rate
68 %
46 Awardees
selected for revisiting
9 Awardees
selected annually for revisiting
3 Awardee
selected for organising symposium
1 Awardee
selected annually for organising symposium
JSPS London
80th Anniversary 14

15. UK-JSPS Alumni Association
JSPS London
80th Anniversary 15

16. UK-JSPS Alumni Association
JSPS London
80th Anniversary 16

17. Programme Information Event Programme Information Event Tour 2012
JSPS visits between 10 to 15 universities every fiscal year
Programme Information Event Tour 2012
1 Nov 12
University of Leeds
31 Oct 12
University of Sheffield + Alumni Event
25 Oct 12
University of East Anglia
18 Oct 12
Loughborough University
23 Aug 12
Warwick University
22 Aug 12
Coventry University
28 Jun 12
Imperial College London
25 Jun 12
University College London
22 Jun 12
Heriot-Watt University, Orkney Campus
21 Jun 12
University of Highlands and Islands, Orkney Campus
20 Jun 12
Glasgow University + Alumni Event
19 Jun 12
Newcastle University
30 May12
Plymouth University
29 May 12
Exeter University
JSPS London

18. JSPS’s 80th Anniversary Events
Symposia
25-26 Jun 12 / "Mitochondria- from the fundamental aspects to medical importance.“ (Joint Symposium with UCL )
23-24 Aug 12/ “UK-Japan Sympojisum for Mechanochemical Cell Biology”
(Joint Symposium with University of Warwick )
16-17 Oct 12/ ” Energy Materials 2012” (Joint Symposium with Loughborough
25-26 Oct 12/ “University museum” (Joint Symposium with University of East Anglia)
12-13 Nov 12/ “Smart Infrastructure and construction” (Joint Symposium with Cambridge University )
14 Nov 12/ JSPS 80 th Anniversary Special event (London)
15-16 Nov 12/ “Building Resilient and Adaptable Infrastructure and Society- Drawing on Experiences of the Tohoku Earthquake” (Joint Symposium with UCL )
JSPS London
80th Anniversary

19. JSPS London
80th Anniversary

20. JSPS’s 80th Anniversary http://www.jsps.org/80th/index.html
JSPS London
80th Anniversary

21. Thank you. 80th Anniversary JSPS London T
Polly Watson- International Programme Coordinator
Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS)
14 Stephenson Way, London, NW1 2HD, United Kingdom +44 (0)
JSPS London
80th Anniversary

22. JSPS Fellowship Programmes
Daisuke Adachi
International Programme Associate
JSPS London
1 November 2012
University of Leeds

23. JSPS Fellowship Programme
1. Summer Programme
2. Postdoctoral Fellowship
(Short-term/Standard)
3. Invitation Fellowship
(Long-term/ Short-term/Short-term S) 23

24. Career Stage of Researchers
Post Graduate
6 years after PhD
Nobel Prize level
PhD
Mid-career
Professor
Postdoctoral Fellowship
(Standard)
Invitation fellowships
(Long-Term)
61 days –
10 months
(Short-Term)
days
(Short-Term S)
7 to 30 days
1 - 2 years
Postdoctoral Fellowship (Short-term)
JSPS Fellowships fit in with the different career stages and purposes of fellows coming to Japan.
This slide is an example of career development under our programmes.
You could start with the Summer Programme and the Short-Term Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme.
After these fellowship experiences, you’d be familiar with Japanese culture and would have networks with Japanese universities or research institutes.
For the next step, the Postdoctoral Standard Fellowship Programme is recommended to apply. You can conduct collaborative research with Japanese counterpart for up to 2 years.
As you reach the senior level, our invitation fellowships provide you with opportunities to visit and give lectures or train young researchers in Japan.
months
Summer Programme
2 months

25. Number of Researchers Exchanged
<TO Japan>
<FROM Japan>
8449
5954
6101
5778
6635
5713
5434
6084
5242
5164
2739
1418
1464
1511
1455
1739
938
1407
1083
1233
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26. Fellows from the UK to Japan97 85 85 85 81 26

27. Coverage of Fellowship
Summer Programme
Who
can apply?
　・Postdoc Researchers
　　　(within 6 years after PhD)
　・MA or PhD Students
Duration
2 months in summer
(set period)
Coverage of Fellowship
Worth Maximum of £5,700
　Return air ticket, Maintenance,
　etc.
Quota
(FY2012)
115 (worldwide) / 12 (UK)

28. Coverage of Fellowship
Postdoctoral Fellowship
Short-term
Standard
Who
can apply?
Postdocs or PhD Students
US, Canada, EU, Switzerland and Norway
Postdocs
Duration
months
months
Coverage of Fellowship
Maximum £37,800 (Postdocs)
£21,600 (PhD students)
Maximum £72,400
Return air ticket, Maintenance allowances,
“Grant-In-Aid for Scientific Research” (KAKENHI) etc.
Quota
(Per year worldwide)
150
400

29. Coverage of Fellowship
Invitation Fellowship
Long-term
Short-term
Who
can apply?
・Professors
・Senior Lecturers
・Readers
Researchers with excellent
records of achievements
Duration
months
days
Coverage of Fellowship
Worth Maximum of £32,200
Worth Maximum of £10,600
Return air ticket, Maintenance allowances, Host’s cooperation allowance, etc.
Quota
(Per year worldwide) 70
210

30. How to apply (to JSPS Tokyo)
Postdoctoral Fellowship (Standard/Short term)
Invitation Fellowship (Long term/Short term/Short term S)
Applicant
Host Institution
in Japan
JSPS Tokyo
Programme
Application period
Award start period
Postdoc
(Short-term)
16 Nov– 22 Nov 2012
1 Apr 2013 – 31 Mar 2014
(Standard)
2 May – 10 May 2013
1 Sep 2013 – 30 Nov 2013
Invitation
(Long-term)
3 Sep – 7 Sep 2013
1 Apr 2014 – 31 Mar 2015
1 Oct 2013 – 31 Mar 2014

31. Deadline 3 December 2012 How to apply (to JSPS London)
Postdoctoral Fellowship (Short term)
Applicant
JSPS
London
Application deadline
Award start period
2013.1st
3 Dec 2012
May/13 - Mar/14
2013.2nd
1 Jun 2013
Nov/13 - Mar/14
Deadline 3 December 2012

32. How to apply (to nominating authorities)
Postdoctoral Fellowship (Standard)
Summer Programme
(Tokyo)
Applicant

33. How to apply (to nominating authorities)
Fellowship Programme
Nominating Authority
Research field
Application deadline
Summer Programme
All fields
expected
15 Jan 2013
Postdoctoral (Standard)
Natural and Physical Sciences
1 Mar 2013
Humanities and Social Sciences
5 Dec 2012
(Tokyo)

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