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
Strategic Programs Division, Science and Technology Policy Bureau
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.3855)
FAX+81-3-6734-4176
MAILtoplevel@mext.go.jp
The World Premier International Research Center Initiative (WPI) was launched in 2007 by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) in a drive to build within Japan “globally visible” research centers that boast a very high research standard and outstanding research environment, sufficiently attractive to prompt frontline researchers from around the world to want to work in them. These centers are given a high degree of autonomy, allowing them to virtually revolutionize conventional modes of research operation and administration in Japan.
JSPS is commissioned by MEXT to conduct the program’s grant selection and project assessment processes and to perform other administrative functions.
○Report by Program Director “WPI centers on March 11, 2011 and aftermath”
What's New
- 31/01/2012
- Results of the second questionnaire survey posted.
- 12/14/2011
- Results of Interim Evaluation and FY2010 Follow-up posted.
- 06/03/2011
- Report by Program Director “WPI centers on March 11, 2011 and aftermath" posted.
- 12/21/2010
- Outline of selected projects updated.
- 08/25/2010
- FY2010 Grant allocations posted.
- 08/18/2010
- FY2009 Follow-up results posted.
- 07/27/2010
- FY2010 Selection results posted.
- 02/19/ 2010
- FY2010 Application Guidelines and Review Guidelines (English) are now available.
