1. Aims of the Program
The Program aims at promoting cooperation in science and technology and developing Japan's science and technology capacity for the future. The Program is administered based on an intergovernmental agreement between Japan and Brazil in the field of "Nanobiotechnology", as designated by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT).
2. Fields of collaboration
The research field of "Nanobiotechnology"
3. Prospective Applicants
Japanese and Brazilian researchers at universities, research institutes or companies were invited to submit proposals for cooperative research projects in the research fields described above.
4. Period of Research
Three years
5. Amount of Funding
15 million yen from JST to Japanese researchers per project over three years, inclusive of overhead cost.
6. Funded Expenses
Funding provided within this call is intended to enhance the capacity of the applicants to collaborate. Funding will therefore be provided mainly in support of collaborative activities such as travel and holding symposia/seminars and may also support local research such as in the provision of facilities, equipment and consumables that are necessary for the collaboration. Indirect costs may be also claimed though they should be no more than 10 percent of direct costs.
7. Evaluation Process
JST and CNPq independently evaluated and ranked proposals according to their respective peer review processes. Based on the results of the evaluation, JST and CNPq exchanged views and successfully negotiated to decide on the selected projects.
8. Evaluation Criteria
The following general evaluation criteria were applied to each application:
1) Conformity with Program Aims and Designated Research Fields
2) Capability of Research Leaders and Current Research Activities
3) Effectiveness and Synergy of the Joint Research Activity
4) Validity of Research Plan
5) Effectiveness and Continuity of Exchange
6) Validity of Exchange Plan