Abstract of the joint call for proposals

(1) Proposal field application requirements

In addition to the Japanese team, the project consortium must include members from a minimum of 2 different countries listed as participating in the call.

(2) Applicant eligibility (Japan side)

Any independent researcher personally affiliated with (and actively conducting research at) a domestic Japanese research institution, regardless of nationality, is eligible to apply.

(3) Research period

3 years (36 months)

(4) Amount of funding (JST)

Up to 35.1 million yen from JST to the researchers (Japanese team) per project over three years, inclusive of overhead costs (30 percent of direct costs).

(5) Evaluation method

Based on evaluation by experts from the countries which held the joint call, including Japan, and discussion by JST and other funding agencies.

(6) Evaluation criteria (JST)

The following were among the general criteria considered in the evaluation process:

• (1) Conformity with e-ASIA JRP aims such as regional relevance and designated research fields
• (2) Capability of the research leaders and relevance of their current research activities
• (3) Effectiveness and synergistic mutual benefit of the joint research activities
• (4) Validity of the research plan
• (5) Effectiveness and continuity of exchange
• (6) Validity of the exchange plan