Open Research Area for the Social Sciences（ORA)：Program Outline

Program Outline

In cooperation with ANR, DFG, ESRC and NWO, this program provides funding for international joint research carried between excellent researchers in Japanese universities and institutes and their European counterparts. The purpose of this program is to strengthen collaboration while achieving a high level of synergy in research conducted in the fields of social sciences.

Eligibility of Japanese Applicants

Applicants must hold a full-time or equivalent position as a researcher at a university or research institution in Japan. (Eligible institutions are listed at:
https://www-kokusai.jsps.go.jp/jsps1/kikanList.do
(Posted only in Japanese)

Targeted Research Fields

• Social sciences

Project Period

2-3 years

Funding from JSPS to PIs on Japanese Side

Up to JPY 10,000,000 /year; Up to JPY 30,000,000 /3 years