• 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.

News

  • Researchers capture thermal fluctuations in polymer segments for the first time

    March 26, 2026

    Researchers capture thermal fluctuations in polymer segments for the first time
    Fukuoka, Japan—Kyushu University researchers have directly observed, for the first time, how individual polymers—chain-like molecules—behave when in contact with solid surfaces. Published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society on March 11, 2026, and selected to be featured as an ACS Editors' Choice, the study reveals a previously unseen behavior in which …
  • Delight for diastereomer production: a novel strategy for organic chemistry

    March 26, 2026

    Delight for diastereomer production: a novel strategy for organic chemistry
    Diastereomers are structurally identical molecules that are not mirror images of each other. Diastereomers can have different biological activities, potencies or toxicities, which means they can influence biological systems, be separated from one another and more. To fully unlock their potential in organic chemistry, it is important to create the necessary diastereomer, …
  • Dihydroxyhexanoic acid biosynthesis controls turgor in pathogenic fungi

    March 26, 2026

    Dihydroxyhexanoic acid biosynthesis controls turgor in pathogenic fungi
    Pathogenic fungi often penetrate plant cell walls using specialized fungal infection cells with high hydrostatic turgor pressure. Kumakura et al. identified two enzymes that are conserved across multiple fungal species and that biosynthesize a polymer called dihydroxyhexanoic acid (DHHA). DHHA reduces the porosity of fungal cell walls, making them …
  • JST and NICT Strengthen Their Operational Cooperation

    March 16, 2026

    JST and NICT Strengthen Their Operational Cooperation
    Information and communications technology (ICT), which supports our daily lives and economic activities, is an essential foundation for Japan's sustainable growth. The Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) promotes Cutting-edge Research and Development on Information and Communication Science (CRONOS) with the aim of creating innovative ICT …
  • Panel Session Held at the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Annual Meeting 2026

    February 27, 2026

    Panel Session Held at the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Annual Meeting 2026
    From Thursday, February 12 to Saturday, February 14, 2026, the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Annual Meeting was held in Phoenix, Arizona, USA. On Friday the 13th, during a panel session …
  • ASPIRE Kick-off and Annual Report Meeting in the Field of Energy

    February 25, 2026

    ASPIRE Kick-off and Annual Report Meeting in the Field of Energy
    On January 28, 2026, the Adopting Sustainable Partnerships for Innovative Research Ecosystem (ASPIRE) program held a meeting in the energy field at the JST Tokyo Headquarters Annex. The purpose of the meeting was to launch the two projects selected in FY2025 and to share annual reports on the progress of the ongoing projects.

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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  • 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.

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    • India Liaison Office

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