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February 24, 2022
- Visualization of the Origin of Magnetic Forces by Atomic Resolution Electron Microscopy
- The joint development team of Professor Shibata (the University of Tokyo), JEOL Ltd. and Monash University succeeded in directly observing an atomic magnetic field, the origin of magnets (magnetic force), for the first time in the world. The observation was conducted using the newly developed Magnetic-field-free Atomic-Resolution STEM (MARS). …
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February 24, 2022
- CO2 recycling and efficient drug development
- Scientists at the Institute for Chemical Reaction Design and Discovery (ICReDD) in Hokkaido University have developed a method that has the potential to help recycle waste CO2 while also producing molecules useful for drug development.
In addition to the ever-more important demand for carbon-neutrality, chemists are increasingly interested in using carbon …
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February 24, 2022
- Bodily ownership of an independent supernumerary limb: an exploratory study
- Can our brain perceive a sense of ownership towards an independent supernumerary limb; one that can be moved independently of any other limb and provides its own independent movement feedback? Following the rubber-hand illusion experiment, a plethora of studies have shown that the human representation of “self” is very plastic. …
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January 26, 2022
- Integrated Database Workshop: AJACS Online 10 held
- The National Bioscience Database Center (NBDC) held the “Integrated Database Workshop: AJACS Online 10” on January 20, 2022. Under the theme of “Utilizing protein databases,” we conducted two lectures: (1) Observing 3D structure data of proteins with PDBj, and (2) Analyzing proteome via jPOST. A total of 135 participants from universities, research institutes, …
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January 13, 2022
- JST Math Open Problem Workshop
- There are several mathematical research areas in the CREST and PRESTO programs of JST, and researchers in various specialized areas, such as pure and applied mathematics, have engaged in their research. PRESTO researchers have had few chances to involve in the research subjects of CREST, and CREST researchers have had limited opportunities …
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January 12, 2022
- Parallel Sessions Held at the Science Forum South Africa (SFSA) 2021
- The 7th Science Forum South Africa (SFSA2021) took place in Pretoria from December 1 to 3, 2021, hosted by the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI), Republic of South Africa. JST held two webinars, and Dr. Miyoko O. Watanabe, Executive Director at JST, was invited to speak in a panel session on scientific advisory. …
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March 16, 2022
- Future Trends and Emerging Technologies in Synthetic Biology Connecting Australia and Japan through science and technology
- The “Future Trends and Emerging Technologies in Synthetic Biology” workshop aims to promote research exchange between Australia and Japan by sharing both countries' research and development status and concerns, promoting mutual understanding, exploring the possibility of future collaboration.
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February 17, 2022
- 2022 Belmont Forum Collaborative Research Action (CRA) Systems of Sustainable Consumption and Production
[Closing date]May 10th, 2022(Japan Time) - Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) is together with the Belmont Forum launching a joint call for proposals under the theme of Systems of Sustainable Consumption and Production for international collaborative research projects.
- 2022 Belmont Forum Collaborative Research Action (CRA) Systems of Sustainable Consumption and Production
| date | description | closed |
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| April 27,2021 | Application requirements for researcher positions (full time) at Miraikan | Open until the position is filled |
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
