World Premier International Research Center Initiative (WPI)
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 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 support functions aimed at maximizing the WPI Program's achievements.
JSPS is commissioned by MEXT to conduct the program’s grant selection and project assessment processes and to perform support functions aimed at maximizing the WPI Program's achievements.
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WPI Centers
High Energy Accelerator Research Organization International Center for Quantum-field Measurement Systems for Studies of the Universe and Particles (QUP)
Measurement Science
HANAGAKI Kazunori
QUP integrates particle physics, astrophysics, condensed matter physics, measurement science, and systems science