The Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) carries out international joint research programs for the purpose of enhancing international collaboration on academic between excellent researchers in Japanese universities and institutes and their overseas colleagues, while providing opportunities for young researchers to hone their skills. These programs are carried out in cooperation with overseas science-promotion organizations so as to create innovative intellectual research outcome in the future.
The program supports the implementation of joint research projects, seminar, and scientist exchanges on issues difficult to solve by one country alone.