Strategic International Research Cooperative Program | Department of International Affairs　[JST]

1) Purposes

The J-RAPID(*) program is dedicated to support collaboration activities between Japanese and foreign researchers having a severe urgency on natural or anthropogenic disasters and similar unanticipated events.

J-RAPID aims to play an initial response role by promptly supporting activities above mentioned before ordinary projects are implemented by the national government, academic societies, or others.

J-RAPID, supports international collaborative projects in collaboration with funding agencies and research institutes in foreign countries.

(*) Triggered by Dear Colleague Letter for New Zealand and Japan dated March 29, 2011 issued by National Science Foundation (NSF) of the United States, JST launched original "J-RAPID" in April 2011.

2）Characteristics of J-RAPID

JST calls for proposals when JST identifies needs on immediate support of international collaborative research or survey activities on unanticipated events occurred in Japan or other countries, considering degree of urgencies and social/economic impacts of the events and/or at the request of the national government or academia.
JST assists researchers in Japan and funding agencies or research institutes in counterpart countries assist researchers in their countries.
In order to fund promptly, as a general rule, proposals are reviewed on a first-come-first-served basis.

3) Eligibility

A Japanese researcher must belong to university, research institute, or private company within Japan. In addition, a Japanese researcher must have established a basic agreement with an investigator in counterpart county to conduct a collaborative research or investigation. The collaborating foreign investigator must have appropriate support from his/her funding agency.

4) Duration and Size of Support

The funding amount is several million yen for 6 - 12 months. It may vary according to discussion with counter-part countries.

5) Related Workshop

Related Workshop
Month/Year	Place	Description
June, 2016	Kathmandu	Nepal Final Workshop
April, 2015	Manila	J-RAPID Symposium
March, 2013	Sendai	J-RAPID Symposium

6) Past Call for Proposals

Past Call for Proposals
Month/Year	Research/investigation areas	Press release
April, 2016	International Urgent Collaborative Projects regarding The 2016 Kumamoto Earthquake within the J-RAPID Program	Details/ Adopted projects
June 2015	Japan-Nepal Urgent Collaborative Projects regarding the April 2015 Nepal earthquake within the J-RAPID Program	・Details ・Adopted projects
February 2014	Japan-Philippine Urgent Collaborative Projects regarding “Typhoon Yolanda” within the J-RAPID Program	・Details ・Adopted projects
February 2012	Japan-Thai Urgent Collaborative Projects in response to Thai flood disaster within the J-RAPID Program
April 2011	International Urgent Collaborative Projects regarding the Great East Japan Earthquake within the J-RAPID Program

7) Finished Projects

The Great East Japan Earthquake　FY2011 - FY2012

Cooperative Research Projects with France

Cooperative Research Projects with France
Title	Research Leader in Japan Research Leader in France	Period
Tracing the environmental consequences of The 2011 off the Pacific coast of Tohoku Earthquake-triggered tsunami and the Fukushima accident	Yuichi Onda, University of Tsukuba Olivier Evrard, Laboratory of Climate and Environmental Sciences (LSCE)	FY2011 - FY2012
Quantitative assessment of nonlinear soil response during the great The 2011 off the Pacific coast of Tohoku Earthquake	Hiroshi Kawase, Kyoto University Florent De Martin, French Geological Survey (BRGM)	FY2011 - FY2012
Response to The 2011 off the Pacific coast of Tohoku Earthquake: Participation in Marine Geophysical Surveys of the Quake Rupture Zone	Shuichi Kodaira, Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology Gregory F. Moore, University of Hawaii	FY2011 - FY2012
Site Characterization for Geotechnical Hazards Associated with Soil Liquefaction Prevailing in Kanto Region Based on Geotechnical Field Investigations	Yoshimichi Tsukamoto, Tokyo University of Science Ross W Boulanger, University of California, Davis	FY2011 - FY2012
Dynamics of The 2011 off the Pacific coast of Tohoku Earthquake: from long term stress accumulation to asperities	Satoshi Ide, The University of Tokyo Raul Madariaga, Ecole Normale Supérieure	FY2011 - FY2012
The 2011 off the Pacific coast of Tohoku Earthquake from Earth to Oceans and Space: a critical case-study to improve earthquake and tsunami anticipation	Shingo Watada, The University of Tokyo Anthony Sladen, Université de Nice Sophia Antipolis	FY2011 - FY2012
Effects of ionising radiation on bird physiology, phenotype, and fitness in the Fukushima contaminated area of Japan	Mamoru Watanabe, University of Tsukuba Christelle Adam-Guillermin, Institute for Radiological Protection and Nuclear Safety	FY2011 - FY2012
Crustal seismic velocity changes and deformation associated with The 2011 off the Pacific coast of Tohoku Earthquake	Takeshi Nishimura, Tohoku University Florent Brenguier, Institut de Physique du Globe de Paris	FY2011 - FY2012
Disaster Evacuation and Risk Perception in Democracies	Norichika Kanie, Tokyo Institute of Technology Francois Gemenne, Sciences Po	FY2011 - FY2012
Paleoseismology and paleotsunamis of the NE Japan subduction zone and relationships with The 2011 off the Pacific coast of Tohoku Earthquake: Constraints on the seismic cycle	Shinji Toda, Kyoto University Mustapha Meghraoui, Universite de Strasbourg	FY2011 - FY2012
Interdisciplinary study on the mitigation of NaTech risks in a complex world: learning from Japan experience applying ERRA NaTech method, iNTeg-Risk project	Atsuo Kishimoto, The National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) Adrien Willot, National Institute for industrial and environmental risk (INERIS)	FY2011 - FY2012

Cooperative Research Projects with the U.S.

Cooperative Research Projects with the U.S.
Title	Research Leader in Japan Research Leader in the U.S.	Period
Field Investigation on Humanitarian Logistic Practices under Cascading Disasters and a Persistent Threat: The Great Eastern Japan Earthquake	Eiichi Taniguchi, Kyoto University Jose Holguin-Veras, Rensslaer Polytechnic Insitute	FY2011
Recovery Activities Using Underwater Robots in Tsunami- devastated Areas	Fumitoshi Matsuno, International Rescue System Institute Robin Murphy, Texas A & M University	FY2011
Study on Design Method of Multistory Building Against Tsunami and Tsunami Debris	Norimi Mizutani, Nagoya University Clay Joshua Naito, Lehigh University	FY2011
US-Japan Collaborative Investigation of Geotechnical Problems Relating to The 2011 off the Pacific coast of Tohoku Earthquake	Koji Tokimatsu, Tokyo Institute of Technology Ross Boulanger, University of California, Davis	FY2011
Survey of estimation method for amount of radioactive materials emitted from nuclear power station during severe accident	Genki Yagawa, Nuclear Safety Research Association Paul Bieringer, National Center for Atmospheric Research	FY2011
Investigation and Prediction of Impacts of The 2011 off the Pacific coast of Tohoku Earthquake on Marine Environment	Mitsuo Uematsu, The University of Tokyo Ken Buesseler, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution	FY2011 - FY2012
IT Virtualization for Disaster Mitigation and Recovery	Takahiro Hirofuchi, The National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology Mauricio Tsugawa, University of Florida	FY2011 - FY2012
Tsunami Reconnaissance of The 2011 off the Pacific coast of Tohoku Earthquake in Japan and Pacific Islands	Shinji Sato, The University of Tokyo Hermann Fritz, Georgia Institute of Technology	FY2011 - FY2012
Evaluation of the Seismic Performance of Bridges during The Great Eastern Japan Earthquake	Kazuhiko Kawashima, Tokyo Institute of Technology Ian Buckle, University of Nevada, Reno	FY2011 - FY2012
US-Japan Collaborative Study on Seismic Damage of Buildings and their Mechanism	Hitoshi Shiohara, The University of Tokyo John Wallace, University of California, Los Angeles	FY2011 - FY2012
CRAWLER Robot with Dual-Use Limbed Locomotion and Manipulation for Void Inspection	Satoshi Tadokoro, International Rescue System Institute Anneliese Andrews, University of Denver	FY2011 - FY2012
Aerial Robots for Rapid Response: Remote Autonomous Exploration and Mapping	Kazuya Yoshida, Tohoku University Vijay Kumar, University of Pennsylvania	FY2011 - FY2012
Investigation on the Performance of Buildings with Structural Walls in The Great Eastern Japan Earthquake	Toshikatsu Ichinose, Nagoya Institute of Technology Santiago Pujol, Purdue University	FY2011 - FY2012
The Role of Urban Development Patterns in Mitigating the Effects of Tsunami Run-up	Fumio Yamazaki, Chiba University Ronald T Eguchi, ImageCat Inc.	FY2011 - FY2012
The Great Eastern Japan Earthquake, Tsunami Inundation, and Initial Spread of Fukushima Dai-ichi Radionuclides into the Pacific Ocean: Model Assessment	Jun Sasaki, Yokohama National University Changsheng Chen, University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth	FY2011 - FY2012
Research of Transportation of Artificial Radioactive Nuclides by Sinking Particles in the Ocean	Makio Honda, Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology Cris German, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution	FY2011 - FY2012
Flow Dynamics/Morphological Impacts of The 2011 off the Pacific coast of Tohoku Earthquake Tsunami, Japan	Takashi Oguchi, The University of Tokyo Victor R. Baker, University of Arizona	FY2011 - FY2012
The detection of radiation induced radicals from teeth enamel by in vivo EPR (Electron Paramagnetic Resonance) Dosimetry	Minoru Miyake, Kagawa University Harold Swartz, Dartmouth Medical School	FY2011 - FY2012
Evaluation of the potential of large aftershocks of The 2011 off the Pacific coast of Tohoku Earthquake	Yo Fukushima, Kyoto University Paul Segall, Stanford University	FY2011 - FY2012
Social Networking Services in the Crisis and Immediate Post-Catastrophe Response Processes	Masahiko Shoji, International University of Japan Eiko Ikegami, New School for Social Research	FY2011 - FY2012

Cooperative Research Projects with Indenesia

Cooperative Research Projects with Indenesia
Title	Research Leader in Japan Research Leader in Indenesia	Period
Urgent surveys for evacuation and measures from unexpected large tsunami	Kenji Satake, The University of Tokyo Hery Harjono, Indonesian Institute of Science	FY2011 - FY2012

Cooperative Research Projects with UK

Cooperative Research Projects with UK
Title	Research Leader in Japan Research Leader in UK	Period
Survey of estimation method of washout effect of radioactive materials from soil by rainfall	Genki Yagawa, Nuclear Safety Research Association Matthew Hort , Meteorological Office	FY2011

Thai flood disaster　FY2012

Cooperative Research Projects with Thailand

Cooperative Research Projects with Thailand
Title	Research Leader in Japan Research Leader in Thailand	Period
Development of numerical simulation model for flood management and field survey of highest water surface level during Thailand 2011 flood	Hiroshi Takebayashi, Assiciate Professor, Disaster Prevention Research Institute, Kyoto University Sornthep Vannarat, Laboratory Head, National Electronics and Computer Technology Center (NECTEC)	FY2012
Assessment of microbial community structures and capability on degradation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) in flood affected river sediment for bioremediation	Nobuyuki Fujita, Director-General for Genomics and Biosafety Biological Resource Center, National Institute of Technology and Evaluation (NITE) Verawat Champreda, Laboratory Head, National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC)	FY2012

Typhoon Yolanda　FY2014

12 Adopted projects related to Typhoon Yolanda in the J-RAPID Program

12 Adopted projects related to Typhoon Yolanda in the J-RAPID Program
Title	Research Leader in Japan Research Leader in Philippines	Period
Impact survey of Super Typhoon "Yolanda" on basic livelihoods and Ecosystem Health in Panay of Philippines	Satoshi Ishikawa, Associate Professor, Research Department, Research Institute for Humanity and Nature Ricardo Babaran, Vice Chancellor, College of Fisheries and Ocean Science, University of the Philippines Visayas	FY2014
Detailed analysis on storm surge impacts due to Typhoon Yolanda and multidisciplinary research for disaster risk reduction	Hiroshi Takagi, Associate Professor, Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Tokyo Institute of Technology Mario de Leon, Associate Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, De La Salle University	FY2014
Strengthening the Emergency and Disaster Preparedness, Response and Rehabilitation Capacities of Government Schools in the Leyte Province and other areas	Jun Kobayashi, Professor, Faculty of Medicine, University of the Ryukyus Ernesto R. Gregorio,Jr, Head, Department of Health Promotion and Education, College of Public Health,University of the Philippines Manila	FY2014
Investigation of disaster wastes by super typhoon and huge storm surge for their emergency disposal and sustainable management harmonized with environment	Jiro Takemura, Associate Professor, Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Tokyo Institute of Technology Institute of Technology Maria Antonia Tanchuling, Associate Professor,Institute of Civil Engineering, College of Engineering, University of the Philippines Diliman	FY2014
Emergent field survey on present status of chemical pollution by typhoon 'Yolanda' in coastal environment of the central Philippines	Haruhiko Nakata, Associate Professor, Graduate School of Science and Technology,Kumamoto University Maricar Prudente, Full Professor, Science Education Department, De La Salle Universit	FY2014
Mapping the impact of the Typhoon Yolanda with combined approach of remote sensing, field observation and GIS analysis	Shunichi Koshimura, Professor, International Research Institute of Disaster Science, Tohuku University Ruel DM. Belen, Director, Mapping and Geodesy Branch,National Mapping and Resource Information Authority	FY2014
Developing a prototype of geospatial data sharing system for disaster management in the Philippines	Takashi Oguchi, Professor, Center for Spatial Information Science, the University of Tokyo Rene C. Mendoza, Division Chief, Knowledge Management Division, Advanced Science and Technology Institute	FY2014
Investigation of wind damage processes by Typhoon Yolanda, identification of effective damage reduction measures, and its facilitation to recovery work	Kazuyoshi Nishijima, Associate Professor, Disaster Prevention Research Institute, Kyoto University Mary Ann A. Espina, Dean, College of Architecture, University of the Philippines	FY2014
Was the Typhoon Yolanda strongest in the observation history in the Philippines?	Hisayuki Kubota, Scientist,Department of Coupled Ocean-Atmosphere-Land Processes Research, Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology Esperanza O. Cayanan, Officer-in-Charge, National Capital Region, PAGASA Regional Services Division, Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration	FY2014
Investigation into psychosocial consequences of Typhoon Yolanda	Hiroaki Tomita, Professor, International Research Institute of Disaster Science, Tohuku University June Pagaduan Lopez, Professor, University of the Philippines-Philippine General Hospital Medical Center	FY2014
A Survey-Research on Scientific-Technological Methods and Socio-Cultural Assessment for the Emergency Restoration of Official Documents in Super Typhoon-Affected Areas in the Philippines	Mamoru Tsuda, Professor, School of Contemporary International Studies, Nagoya University of Foreign Studies Yolanda Canlas Granda, Chairperson, Professional Regulation Commission Board of Librarians Republic of the Philippines	FY2014
Feasibility Study of Shelter Situation Reporting Systems	Sakiko Kanbara, Associate Professor, Graduate school of Nursing, University of Kochi Maria Regina Estuar, Associate Professor, School of Science and Engineering, Ateneo de Manila University Loyola School	FY2014

Nepal earthquake　FY2015 - FY2016

Adopted projects related to the April 2015 Nepal earthquake

Adopted projects related to the April 2015 Nepal earthquake
Title of the Project	Research leader in Japan Research leader in Nepal	Period
Investigation of Ground-motion to Damage Relationship in the Kathmandu Valley from Aftershock and Microtremor Observations	Kazuki Koketsu, Professor, Earthquake Research Institute,The University of Tokyo Soma Nath Sapkota, Deputy Director General,Department of Mines and Geology, Ministry of Industry	FY2015 ～ FY2016
Damage Mapping of April 2015 Nepal Earthquake using Small UAV	Hiroshi Inoue, Principal Senior Researcher, National Research Institute for Earth Science and Disaster Prevention Ramesh Guragain, Deputy Executive Director,National Society for Earthquake Technology-Nepal (NSET)	FY2015 ～ FY2016
Inventory Mapping of Landslides induced by the Nepal Earthquake and Hazard Mapping of Future Landslides for Making the Plan of Better Reconstruction	Masahiro Chigira, Professor, Disaster Prevention Research Institute, Kyoto University Vishnu Dangol Professor, Department of Geology,Tribhuvan University	FY2015 ～ FY2016
Investigation of Cryo-geohazards in Langtang Valley, Nepal	Koji Fujita, Associate Professor, Graduate School of Environmental Studies, Nagoya University Rijan Bhakta Kayastha, Associate Professor,School of Science, Kathmandu University	FY2015 ～ FY2016
Field Survey and Development of GIS Database on Rural Areas Affected by the Nepal Earthquake	Machito Mihara, Professor, Faculty of Regional Environment Science, Tokyo University of Agriculture Bim Prasad Shrestha, Professor, School of Engineering, Kathmandu University	FY2015 ～ FY2016
Emergency survey of the great earthquake impacting on water security in Kathmandu, Nepal	Futaba Kazama, Professor, Graduate Faculty of Interdisciplinary Research, University of Yamanashi Shakya Narendra Man, Professor, Institute of Engineering, Tribhuvan University	FY2015 ～ FY2016
Field investigation research to improve seismic capacity of new and existing Nepalese buildings.	Koichi Kusunoki, Associate Professor, Earthquake Research Institute, The University of Tokyo Krishna Kumar Bhetwal, Assistant Professor, Institute of Engineering, Tribhuvan University	FY2015 ～ FY2016
Process of Recovery and Housing Reconstruction in Urban and Rural Areas After the Nepal Earthquake	Toshio Otsuki, Professor, Dept. of Architecture , Graduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo Umesh Bahadur Malla, Executive Member, Shelter & Local Technology Development Centre (SLTDC)	FY2015 ～ FY2016
Investigation of foundation liquefaction susceptibility in the Kathmandu valley	Mitsu Okamura, Professor, Civil and Environmental Department, Ehime University Surya Narayan Shrestha, Deputy Executive Director, National Society for Earthquake Technology-Nepal (NSET)	FY2015 ～ FY2016
Reevaluation of seismic vulnerability on historic structures based on damage investigation of the 2015 Nepal earthquake and of retrofitting methods	Junji Kiyono, Professor, Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies, Kyoto University Prem Nath Maskey, Professor, Institute of Engineering, Tribhuvan University	FY2015 ～ FY2016
Vulnerability assessment of Kathmandu valley and surrounding areas based on comprehensive damage investigation of the 2015 Gurkha, Nepal earthquake	Kimiro Meguro, Professor, Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo Ramesh Guragain, Deputy Executive Director,National Society for Earthquake Technology-Nepal (NSET)	FY2015 ～ FY2016
Identification of temporary evacuation sites and relocation of dangerous settlements in the Dolakha District: an approach by hazard mapping	Teiji Watanabe, Professor, Environmental Earth Science, Hokkaido University Lalu Paudel, Professor and Head, Central Department of Geology, Tribhuvan University	FY2015 ～ FY2016
Monitoring for ensured communicable disease control on evacuation site	Sakiko Kanbara, Associate Professor, Graduate School of Nursing, University of Kochi Tara Pokhrel, President, Nursing Association of Nepal	FY2015 ～ FY2016

Kumamoto Earthquake 　FY2016

International Urgent Collaborative Projects regarding The 2016 Kumamoto Earthquake within the J-RAPID Program：U.S.

International Urgent Collaborative Projects regarding The 2016 Kumamoto Earthquake within the J-RAPID Program：U.S.
Title	Research Leader in Japan Research Leader in U.S.	Period
An integrated Information Sharing for the Kumamoto earthquake Disaster Overview	Hiroyuki Fujiwara, Director general, National Research Institute for Earth Science and Disaster Resilience Jay Berger, Executive Director, Earthquake Engineering Research Institute	FY2016
Mechanism of Fluidized Landslides due to 2016 Kumamoto Earthquake and Risk Evaluation of Unstable Soils- A Factual Investigation by Japan-USA Joint Research	Hemanta Hazarika, Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Kyushu University Robert E. Kayen, Professor, Adjunct Faculty, Civil and Environmental Engineering Department, University of California, Los Angeles	FY2016
Urgent environmental survey on groundwater pollution caused by the 2016 Kumamoto Earthquake	Haruhiko Nakata Associate Professor, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Kumamoto University Kurunthachalam Kannan Professor Environmental Health Sciences, State University of New York, USA	FY2016

International Urgent Collaborative Projects regarding The 2016 Kumamoto Earthquake within the J-RAPID Program：New Zealand

International Urgent Collaborative Projects regarding The 2016 Kumamoto Earthquake within the J-RAPID Program：New Zealand
Title	Research Leader in Japan Research Leader in New Zealand	Period
Next generation damage evaluation and seismic design based on collapse mechanism and residual capacity of buildings damaged due to repeated strong ground motions	Masaki Maeda, professor, Department of Architecture and Building Science, Graduate School of Engineering, Tohoku University Kenneth Elwood, professor and quakeCoRE Director, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Auckland	FY2016
Sophistication of seismic hazard evaluation based on investigation of strong ground motion and damages on immediate vicinity of the active faults	Ken Xiansheng Hao, National Research Institute for Earth Science and Disaster Resilience Matt Gerstenberger, Risk & Engineering Team Leader, Risk & Society, Hazards Division, GNS Science	FY2016
Field and laboratory investigations on damage due to large deformation of volcanic soil caused by the Kumamoto Earthquake	Takashi Kiyota, Associate Professor, Institute of Industrial Science , University of Tokyo Gabriele Chiaro, Lecturer in Geotechnical Engineering, Department of Civil and Natural Resources Engineering, University of Canterbury	FY2016

International Urgent Collaborative Projects regarding The 2016 Kumamoto Earthquake within the J-RAPID Program：Nepal

International Urgent Collaborative Projects regarding The 2016 Kumamoto Earthquake within the J-RAPID Program：Nepal
Title	Research Leader in Japan Research Leader in Nepal	Period
Field Survey and Development of GIS Database for Agricultural Infrastructure Information on Rural Areas Affected by the Kumamoto Earthquake	Hiromu Okazawa, Professor, Department of Bioproduction and Environment Engineering, Tokyo University of Agriculture Bim Prasad Shrestha, Professor, School of Engineering Kathmandu University	FY2016

International Urgent Collaborative Projects regarding The 2016 Kumamoto Earthquake within the J-RAPID Program：Thailand

International Urgent Collaborative Projects regarding The 2016 Kumamoto Earthquake within the J-RAPID Program：Thailand
Title	Research Leader in Japan Research Leader in Thailand	Period
Damage assessment and vulnerability modeling of structures in the 2016 Kumamoto earthquake based on the data acquired from field investigation and remote sensing	Fumio Yamazaki, Professor, Department of Urban Environment Systems, Chiba University Pennung Warnitchai, Professor, School of Engineering and Technology, Asian Institute of Technology	FY2016

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