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- Programs
- World Premier International Research Center (WPI) Initiative
- Selected Projects
Contact
University-Industry Cooperation and Research Program Division,
Research Program Department,
Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS)
Asako Bldg., 5-3-1 Kojimachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0083, JAPAN
TEL+81-3-3263-0967
FAX+81-3-3237-8015
MAILjspstoplevel@jsps.go.jp
MEXT
Research Promotion Bureau Basic Research Promotion Division
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT)
3-2-2 Kasumigaseki, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-8959 JAPAN
TEL+81-3-5253-4111(ext.4244)
+81-3-6734-4248
FAX+81-3-6734-4074
MAILtoplevel@mext.go.jp
Outline of the Center
| Host institution | Center name | Center Director | Outline of the Center |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tohoku University | Advanced Institute for Materials Research (AIMR) |
Yoshinori Yamamoto | Establish a World-Leading Research Organization in Materials Science AIMR aims to establish a Premier Research Center for materials science, to reform the conventional Japanese system and to construct a visible center. To this end, the institute is assembling excellent researchers in the fields of physics, chemistry, materials science, bioengineering and electronic/mechanical engineering. |
| The University of Tokyo | Institute for the Physics and Mathematics of the Universe (IPMU) |
Hitoshi Murayama | Cross-Disciplinary Research Center for Addressing the Origin and Evolution of the Universe Establishing a top-level research center visible worldwide for the most urgent issues of basic science such as dark energy, dark matter, and unified theories with a close collaboration of mathematics, physics and astronomy. |
| Kyoto University | Institute for Integrated Cell-Material Sciences (iCeMS) |
Norio Nakatsuji | Integrating the cell and material sciences to create a new cross-disciplinary field Investigating the control mechanisms of soft functional architectures (multimolecular structures within cells and artificial materials), the iCeMS contributes to the application of stem cells (ES/iPS cells) in medicine and drug discovery, and also to next-generation innovations in environmental technology and industry. |
| Osaka University | Immunology Frontier Research Center (IFReC) |
Shizuo Akira | Observation of immune reaction - Unveiling dynamic networks of immunity - IFReC presents innovative accomplishments in immunology through the interdisciplinary collaboration and participation of world-top immunology and imaging researchers. |
| National Institute for Materials Science | International Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (MANA) |
Masakazu Aono | Materials Nanoarchitectonics - New paradigm of materials development - MANA aims to create a new paradigm for materials development called “Materials Nanoarchitectonics” and in the field of the managing system focuses on “Melting pot environment,” “Fostering young scientists” and “Global Network.” |
| Kyushu University | International Institute for Carbon-Neutral Energy Research(I2CNER) |
Petros Sofronis | The Grand Highway for a Carbon-Neutral Energy Fueled World The mission of the Institute is to contribute to the creation of a sustainable and environmentally friendly society by advancing fundamental science to reduce CO2 emissions and establish a non-fossil based energy carrier system. |
Grant allocations of each fiscal year
| Host institution | Tohoku University | The University of Tokyo | Kyoto University | Osaka University | National Institute for Materials Science | Kyushu University | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2007 | Overall project funding (*1) | ¥1,403,695,565 |
¥1,104,289,508 |
¥1,367,132,920 |
¥1,725,747,812 |
¥2,265,962,863 |
¯ |
| WPI grant | ¥566,962,781 | ¥551,048,368 | ¥679,227,988 | ¥722,659,124 | ¥930,101,738 | − | |
| Total Overall project funding |
¥7,866,828,668 |
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| WPI grant | ¥3,449,999,999 | ||||||
| FY2008 | Overall project funding (*1) | ¥3,954,140,000 |
¥4,398,971,900 |
¥4,360,221,600 |
¥4,173,604,052 |
¥3,116,827,300 |
¯ |
| WPI grant | ¥1,500,876,000 | ¥1,407,763,500 | ¥1,555,478,600 | ¥1,513,805,800 | ¥1,022,074,300 | − | |
| Total Overall project funding |
¥20,003,764,852 |
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| WPI grant | ¥6,999,998,200 | ||||||
| FY2009 |
Overall project funding (*1) | ¥4,236,562,000 |
¥4,778,728,000 |
¥8,971,320,468 |
¥5,949,799,772 |
¥4,341,612,270 |
¯ |
| WPI grant | ¥1,350,000,000 | ¥1,475,000,000(*2) | ¥1,350,000,000 | ¥1,350,000,000 | ¥1,475,000,000(*2) | − | |
| Total Overall project funding |
¥28,278,022,510 |
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| WPI grant | ¥7,000,000,000 | ||||||
| FY2010 |
Overall project funding (*1) | ¥5,724,917,461 |
¥5,175,306,647 |
¥5,893,011,059 |
¥4,914,353,264 |
¥6,136,429,687 |
¥1,141,758,296 |
| WPI grant | ¥1,350,000,000 | ¥1,350,000,000 | ¥1,350,000,000 | ¥1,350,000,000 | ¥1,350,000,000 | ¥450,000,000 | |
| Total Overall project funding |
¥28,985,776,414 |
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| WPI grant | ¥7,200,000,000 | ||||||
Notes:
(*1)Overall project funding: Combined amount of competitive funds obtained by participating researchers, resources provided by host institutions, and the WPI grant.
(*2)Numbers include an additional 125 million yen provided to IPMU (The University of Tokyo) and MANA(National Institute for Materials Science) based on the remarkable progress they made in FY2008.
(*3)The project implementation period was 6 months in FY2007. For Kyushu University, it is 4 months in FY2010.
Reference: Call for Proposals(FY2007)
Initial plan of each center
