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【When applying】A researcher responsible for carrying out the funded project along with the Principal Investigator, who receives a share of the funds from the Principal Investigator and may use these funds at his/her discretion.A researcher who provides cooperation in carrying out the funded project.For details, please refer to Supplement to “Application Procedures for Grants-in-Aid for ScientificResearch -KAKENHI-(Forms/Procedures for Preparing and Entering a Research ProposalDocument) for each research category.A research team consists of a Principal Investigator, Co-Investigator(s) andResearch Collaborator(s). They are defined as follows.In KAKENHI grant applications, enter the following information as well in“The Status of Application and Acquisition of Research Grants” column inthe Research Proposal Document. Details registered in e-Rad will belinked to the KAKENHI electronic application system;therefore, enternecessary information in e-Rad.8Co-Investigator (a member of a funded project)Principal Investigator(a member of a funded project)A researcher with full responsibility for the implementation of the funded project. Foreign research funds. Domestic and foreign research funding, Organizations you currently belong to and your currentpositions, including concurrent positions, participation ina foreign recruitment program, and position of professoremeritus without employment contract.Research Collaborator (not a member of a funded project)includingcompetitive research funds, subsidies from privatefoundations, and funds from companies for contractresearch and joint research.• Even a person who is not eligible to apply for the Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research can participate as a Research Collaborator. • A Research Collaborator does not have discretion regarding the use of the Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research.