Call for Proposal
In FY2021, research proposals are invited for 13 CREST, 17 PRESTO and 5 ACT-X Research Areas.
Information about each research areas (Basic information, Schedule of calling for proposals, Research Supervisor’s Policy for selection, How to apply) will be linked to the table below.
CREST is a funding program for team-oriented research with the aim of achieving the strategic goals set forth by the government. The objective is to create revolutionary technological seeds for science and technology innovation.
Promoting individual Research to Nurture the Seed of Future Innovation and Organizing Unique, Innovative Network
Promoting individual research for young researchers who strive towards strategic objectives without fear of failure. Finding and nurturing young researchers who have unique and progressive ideas and supporting their growth as individual researchers.
Keyword | Research Area | Research Supervisor | Establishment |
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Hardware for Resilience | Hardware in Future for Resilience of Real Space | Shuji Tanaka | FY2021 |
AI powered Research Innovation / Creation | AI powered Research Innovation / Creation | Yasuo Kuniyoshi | FY2020 |
Environments and Biotechnology | Environments and Biotechnology | Nobuhiko Nomura | FY2020 |
Math and Info | Frontier of mathematics and information science | Ken-ichi Kawarabayashi | FY2019 |
Life and Chemistry | Life and Chemistry | Mikiko Sodeoka | FY2019 |