Introductory Remarks:

    Anticipation of JSPS's Further Development

Special Feature : JSPS as an Independent Administrative Institution

    Embarking upon JSPS’s establishment as an Independent Administrative Institution   

     Path of JSPS’s Transition to an Independent Administrative Institution

                                                        JSPS Policy Planning Division

    Advancing JSPS’s Program Based on Interim Plan

　　�T．Positioning and Composition of Mid-term Plan

　　�U．Development of Major Programs

１．Overall Program

           ２．Support for Scientific Research

           ３．Provide Funding for Researcher Development

           ４．Promote International Scientific Exchange

    What Can Be Expected of JSPS in Future

    Expecting the future development of the Japan Society for the Promotion of  Science as an Independent Administrative Institution        

　Messages from Abroad

              Alexander von Humboldt Foundation

              Korea Science and Engineering Foundation

              National Science Foundation

   《Discussion》

　　Nature of JSPS as an Independent Administrative Institution

                                  R. Kuroda, T. Sasaki, K. Shirai, Y. Totsuka, H. Yoshikawa

　 《Documentation》

                     
Core University Program

    Combating and Restoring Desertification of Loess Plateau in China

Memory of My Teacher

    Toward Third-Generation of Nicol A. Mifchison (Av) 　                       

Letter to Junior Researchers

    Propitious Consequences of Painstaking Surveys                          

 Perspective