JRP-LEAD with DFG (FY 2022) –Open–

For this program, the Lead Agency process is utilized for the proposal screening (screening and selection of proposals for the international joint research projects is carried out by one of the science-promotion agencies. Both agencies supports the selected projects). For the call in FY 2022, The Japanese and German researchers are to cooperate in preparing the research plan. And Japanese PIs are to submit their application to JSPS, using the JSPS Online Application System. Applicants from Germany are to submit their proposals (including scientific CVs of all applicants in Japan and Germany) through DFG’s electronic proposal processing system. It is not allowed to make application just to one of the agencies. As the application guidelines and forms have been changed, applicants have to check the current guidelines of their agencies when applying for the programs.

JRPs with SNSF (FY 2022) –Open–

The PIs on both the Japanese and Swiss sides must submit a single joint application to SNSF (please see SNSF’s call for proposals for details). Applications will not be accepted unless both Japanese and Swiss PIs have completed the required procedures and submitted the prescribed documents. Japanese researchers only need to submit the basic information to JSPS via JSPS Online Application System. Applications to SNSF must be in English and will be shared with JSPS. All Swiss applicants should check their eligibility before applying. Potential Swiss applicants are invited to contact SNSF to clarify their eligibility.