• Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) is an integrated organization of science and technology in our country that establishes an infrastructure for the entire process from the creation of knowledge to the return to the society.
    Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) is an integrated organization of science and technology in our country that establishes an infrastructure for the entire process from the creation of knowledge to the return to the society.

News

  • Successful precise design of artificial ion channels

    April 24, 2025

    Successful precise design of artificial ion channels
    An international collaborative research group consisting of researchers from the RIKEN Center for Biosystems Dynamics Research, the RIKEN Cluster for Pioneering Research, the RIKEN CSRS, the University of Bristol, and King's College London has designed artificial ion channels that do not exist in nature using a unique approach and succeeded …
  • Chromosomal domain formation by archaeal SMC, a roadblock protein, and DNA structure

    April 24, 2025

    Chromosomal domain formation by archaeal SMC, a roadblock protein, and DNA structure
    n eukaryotes, structural maintenance of chromosomes (SMC) complexes form topologically associating domains (TADs) by extruding DNA loops and being stalled by roadblock proteins. It remains unclear whether a similar mechanism of domain formation exists in prokaryotes. …
  • High-Throughput Electronic Structure Analysis Using Composition-Spread Films

    April 24, 2025

    High-Throughput Electronic Structure Analysis Using Composition-Spread Films
    A research team comprising members from NIMS, Tohoku University and PhoSIC has successfully identified the optimal composition of a Co-Mn-Si Heusler alloy exhibiting the highest spin polarization —a key property of half-metallic materials— in just one day of experiments. …
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  • April 24, 2025

    Announcing Call for Proposals for Project Managers in Moonshot Goal 10
    [Closing date]June 10, 2025
    Since FY2024, R&D projects under Moonshot Goal 10 have been carried out by Project Managers (PMs) under the supervision of each goal’s Program Director (PD). For Moonshot Goal 10, we plan to hold a call for proposals for PMs.

  • April 18, 2025

    Strategic International Collaborative Research Program (SICORP) Information on Japan (JST) - Korea (NRF) Joint Call
    [Closing date]June 16, 2025
    The Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) and the National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF), in order to promote international research interaction and exchange among researchers in Japan and Korea, are jointly accepting proposals for Japanese-Korean collaborative research projects in the field of "AI in the Physical World".

  • April 08, 2025

    ACT-X Call for Research Proposals for FY2025
    [Closing date]May 27, 2025
    JST is accepting proposals for the Strategic Basic Research Programs (ACT-X).

  • April 08, 2025

    PRESTO Call for Research Proposals for FY2025
    [Closing date]May 27, 2025
    JST is accepting proposals for the Strategic Basic Research Programs (PRESTO).

  • April 08, 2025

    CREST Call for Research Proposals for FY2025
    [Closing date]June 03, 2025
    JST is accepting proposals for the Strategic Basic Research Programs (CREST).
  • Announcing Call for Proposals for Project Managers in Moonshot Goal 6

    March 31, 2025

    Announcing Call for Proposals for Project Managers in Moonshot Goal 6
    [Closing date]June 03, 2025
    Since FY2020, R&D projects under Moonshot Goal 6 have been carried out by Project Managers (PMs) under the supervision of each goal’s Program Director (PD).In order to further accelerate research and development in the second half of the program, we are now accepting applications with the main objective of integrating the elemental technologies developed …
  • Announcing Call for Proposals for Project Managers in Moonshot Goal 9

    March 31, 2025

    Announcing Call for Proposals for Project Managers in Moonshot Goal 9
    [Closing date]June 03, 2025
    Since FY2022, R&D projects under Moonshot Goal 9 have been carried out by Project Managers (PMs) under the supervision of each goal’s Program Director (PD).In order to achieve this goal, we have decided to call for Project Managers (PMs) to promote new necessary R&D projects in addition to existing R&D projects. …
  • Call for International Exchange Plans for Sakura Science Program FY2025

    March 24, 2025

    Call for International Exchange Plans for Sakura Science Program FY2025
    [Closing date]October 06, 2025
    This program promotes international exchange between Japanese and overseas youth in the field of science and technology, through close collaboration with industry-academia-government. …
  • NEXUS FY2024 Japan-Indonesia Joint Call for Proposals on

    March 14, 2025

    NEXUS FY2024 Japan-Indonesia Joint Call for Proposals on "Bioproduction"
    [Closing date]May 15, 2025 14:00 (JST)
    JST and Indonesia National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) are jointly calling proposals for Japan-Indonesia collaborative research projects in the field of “Bioproduction.” …
  • Overview of the India Young Researcher Fellowships Program (Scheduled for 2025)

    March 10, 2025

    Overview of the India Young Researcher Fellowships Program (Scheduled for 2025)
    [scheduled]
    The aim of the Program is to deepen collaborative research between Japan and India by facilitating supporting the invitation of Indian graduate students and postdoctoral researchers supervised by local researchers conducting or planning joint research with Japanese researchers. (joint supervision by both Japanese and Indian researchers). …
  • CRONOS 2025 Call for R&D proposals

    March 05, 2025

    CRONOS 2025 Call for R&D proposals
    [Closing date]May 21, 2025
    JST aims to contribute to an advancement of Japan's information and communication sciences through developing innovative technologies in the field and fostering researchers with unique ideas and conceptual skills. CRONOS is calling for R&D proposals for the FY 2025. …
  • ASPIRE 2025 Call for Japan based researchers

    March 03, 2025

    ASPIRE 2025 Call for Japan based researchers
    [Closing date]May 12, 2025
    In ASPIRE, while supporting international joint research, we will promote the participation of Japan based researchers in top research circles and their efforts to play an active role on the world stage. …
  • ASPIRE 2025 Japan-UK joint call for collaborations in Advancing Human-Centered AI

    February 27, 2025

    ASPIRE 2025 Japan-UK joint call for collaborations in Advancing Human-Centered AI
    [Closing date]May 23, 2025
    The Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) and Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), part of United Kingdom Research and Innovation (UKRI), are jointly accepting proposals for Japan-UK collaborative research projects in the field of “Artificial intelligence (AI) and Information”, an emerging priority area for both countries. …
  • ASPIRE2025 Joint Call for proposals “Japan-UK Quantum Technologies for Innovation

    February 27, 2025

    ASPIRE2025 Joint Call for proposals “Japan-UK Quantum Technologies for Innovation"
    [Closing date]May 09, 2025
    The Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) and Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), part of United Kingdom Research and Innovation (UKRI), are jointly accepting proposals for Japan-UK collaborative research projects in the field of "Quantum Technologies", which is an emerging priority area for both countries. …
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Overseas Branch Offices

The JST overseas offices are strategically located to capture the latest science and technology trends in their respective regions, actively promote the global activities of JST-funded Japanese researchers and leverage global networks to enhance and internationalize Japan's S&T.

  • Paris Office

    We are JST's first-established overseas office, responsible for a wide range of countries within Europe and Africa. We negotiate and coordinate with relevant organizations and support the growth of JST's European operations, where science cooperation is often multi-layered and complex. We also play a vital role in transmitting local information back to JST headquarters, and are actively expanding our network of related organizations in order to improve Japan's S&T presence in Europe.

    • Paris Office
    • Paris Office

    WEB Site

  • Beijing Office

    The Beijing office communicates with Chinese government agencies in the coordination of international joint research programs, and supports activities such as the Japan-China University Fair & Forum and "Japan Window" - a website and public social media account providing information about Japan in Chinese language. We cooperate to hold the China-Japan Science and Technology Forum, and work to enhance JST's presence by participating in central and local government events.

    • Beijing Office
    • Beijing Office

    WEB Site

  • Washington D.C. Office

    At the Washington, DC Office our mission is to strengthen scientific cooperation between JST and our counterpart organizations, between JST and local scientists and researchers, as well as to study and analyze STI policies and R&D trends in the US. The office has also helped support various scientific collaborative arrangements with other countries in the Americas.

    • Washington D.C. Office
    • Washington D.C. Office

    WEB Site

  • Singapore Office

    South and Southeast Asia, home to more than 2 billion people, have achieved remarkable growth in recent years. Located among areas of diverse culture and history, the Singapore office strives to connect Japanese universities, research institutes and companies with these areas for the promotion of JST's operations in Asia. We are actively promoting student exchange program Sakura Science in addition to collaborative research programs offered by JST including e-ASIA, SATREPS, and CHIRP.

    • Singapore Office
    • Singapore Office

    WEB Site

  • India Liaison Office

    The India Liaison Office supports JST's Japan-India Collaboration Hubs for International Research Program (CHIRP), the Sakura Science Plan, SATREPS and other international cooperation projects with India. We build scientific networks, expand JST's presence, and investigate local science and technology trends. We are working to become a nexus of exchange between universities, research institutes and companies in Japan and India/South Asia.

    • India Liaison Office
    • India Liaison Office

    WEB Site