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Fiscal Year 2017 Call for Research Proposals for the Strategic Basic Research Programs (CREST, PRESTO, ACT-I)

In FY2017, research proposals are invited for 11 CREST Research Areas, 14 PRESTO Research Areas and 1 ACT-I Research Areaダウンロード.
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Application deadlines
CREST: Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at 12:00 noon, Japan time
PRESTO/ACT-I: Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at 12:00 noon, Japan time
Notification of document screening results: Middle of July - Early in August
Interview period: Late July - Middle of August
Research begins: After October, 2017
*Except "Creation of Innovative Core Technologies for Nano-enabled Thermal Management" research area. See Interview schedule of each Research Area.
A Briefing Session for JST Strategic Basic Research Programs (CREST, PRESTO, ACT-I) in FY 2017 is scheduled for Japan-based foreign researchers, their support staff, and those interested in the JST programs in general.
JST
Tuesday, April 25, 2017, at 14:00 to 15:00 (English)
JST “Tokyo Headquarters” 2F A-1 room
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Briefing Session for JST Strategic Basic Research Programs

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CONTENTS Important Using the Electronic system for Research and Development (e-Rad).

Please submit your Research Proposal, using e-Rad.
Note: Since e-Rad system has not yet supported the application in English, it is recommended that Japanese associates apply on behalf of those who are not used to handling paperwork in Japanese.