• LOTUS Programme FY2026 Applications Now Open
    LOTUS Programme FY2026 Applications Now Open
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    Efforts to Ensure Research Security
  • 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.

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  • JST announces 10 new FY2026 projects under the SATREPS program, which combines international joint research with ODA

    April 16, 2026

    JST announces 10 new FY2026 projects under the SATREPS program, which combines international joint research with ODA
    The Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) announced the new projects provisionally selected for the Fiscal Year 2026 Science and Technology Research Partnership for Sustainable Development (SATREPS) program. …
  • Unraveling the complexities of the Borna disease virus 1

    April 15, 2026

    Unraveling the complexities of the Borna disease virus 1
    Kyoto, Japan -- Cases of Borna disease virus 1, or BoDV-1, are extremely rare in humans, but in those who develop disease the outcome is severe, almost always resulting in fatal encephalitis or inflammation in the brain. This zoonotic virus belongs to the order Mononegavirales, which includes the lethal viruses responsible for Ebola virus disease, measles, and rabies. …
  • Structural color can now be printed with an inkjet printer

    April 15, 2026

    Structural color can now be printed with an inkjet printer
    Non-fading and non-toxic structural color can now be applied to flat or 3D surfaces using an inkjet printer. The Kobe University development also opens possibilities for novel display and anti-counterfeiting technologies.
    While traditional printer pigments fade and most structural color can’t be printed, the Kobe University …
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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

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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.

    • Beijing Office
    • Beijing Office

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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.

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

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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.

    • Singapore Office
    • Singapore Office

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