Japan Society for the Promotion of Science

To enhance research capabilities across Japan and promote the creation of new values, the Program for Forming Japan’s Peak Research Universities (J-PEAKS) operates in parallel with the program Universities for International Research Excellence, which is supported by Japan University Fund. J-PEAKS aims to promote the formation of university consortiums that will drive the enhancement of research capabilities across Japan. To this end, J-PEAKS supports core universities in individual regions and universities with strengths in specific research fields toward creating an environment in which they can, in collaboration with other universities, strengthen their research capabilities by accelerating the internationalization and societal implementation of their research activities under strategic management backed by their exquisite and distinctive research capabilities as the core.

JSPS has established the Program Promotion Committee for J-PEAKS, which is responsible for implementing the program, including open calls, screening, and progress management.

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