Applications
International Joint Research
The 2nd Call: Japan－Philippines Joint Call for Proposals on “Smart Agriculture”
The Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) and the Philippines Department of Science and Technology (DOST), in order to promote international research interaction and exchange among researchers, are jointly calling proposals for Japan‒the Philippines collaborative research projects in the field of “Smart Agriculture.” The joint call is opened for teams with principal investigators (PIs) from Japan and the Philippines.
Please refer to the DOST webpagefor the Philippines-side applications.
Information Session (Online, for Japan-side PIs)
An information session (for Japan-side PIs) will be held to give information of the call for applications.
Date
Monday, July 14th, 2025 at 2:00 PM (JST)
Language
Japanese
Registration
Please register here to join the session.
Research Field
Smart Agriculture
- 1. Advanced Monitoring and Optimization Systems for Smart and Cost-Effective Agriculture Implementation
- 2. Next-Generation Smart Agriculture Technology/Infrastructure for Automation of Agricultural Production and Postharvest Processes
- 3. Design and Implementation of Smart Agriculture Technologies Reflecting Regional and Farmland Diversity
- 4. Smart Breeding and Cultivation Approaches for Neglected and Underutilized Species (NUS)
- 5. Building Smart and Resilient Agricultural Models for Sustainability and Climate Change Adaptation
Program Officer (Japan-side PO)
Takashi Okayasu (Professor, Faculty of Agriculture, Kyushu University)
Schedule
| Timeline | |
|---|---|
| Proposal submission deadline (via e-Rad) | Friday, August 29, 2025, at 13:00, Japan time |
| Document review | September to December 2025 |
| Notification of results | January 2026 (tentative) |
| Projects start | April 2026 (tentative) |
Application Guidelines and Forms
| File | |
|---|---|
| Application guidelines | |
| Application guidelines (appendix for Japan-side PIs) | |
| Joint application form (proposal) | Word |
| Japanese application form (appendix for Japan-side PIs) | Word |
| e-Rad manual (in Japanese) | |
| FAQ (in Japanese) |
How to Apply (for Japan-side PIs)
Please complete the joint application forms above and submit them via e-Rad (The Cross-ministerial R&D Management System). This system is the designated platform for Japan-side PIs to submit their forms.
- Both applicants, Japan-side and Philippines-side PIs, must prepare an identical proposal, which they must then submit to JST from the Japan-side PI and to DOST from the Philippines-side PI, respectively.
- The Japan-side PI must also submit another Japanese application form (appendix for Japan-side PIs).
- Both PIs must ensure no differences in the content of the proposals submitted to JST and DOST. Following the joint application forms above and submitting all required documents to both JST and DOST by the deadline are crucial, as failure to do so will result in the proposal being rejected. Please also be aware of both countries' "Research Eligibility" section in the guidelines.
Please refer to the DOST webpage for the Philippines-side PI.
Notifications
- The "Confirmation Form (確認書 in the Japanese application form (appendix for Japan-side PIs))" must be stamped by the head of the institution. Please note that in the case of a university/college, it is the president, not the dean. There is no need to mail the original. If you omit the official seal, please follow the prescribed procedure at your institution before submitting the form.
- The Japan-side researchers are not allowed to propose more than one proposal as a PI in this Joint Call for Proposals; the Co-PI is not restricted in this respect, and is not prevented from proposing one proposal as a PI and participating in other proposals as a Co-PI. In such cases, measures might be taken to avoid excessive concentration. For details, please refer to Application guidelines(appendix for Japan-side PIs, 公募要領 別紙).
- Japan-side PIs must have completed a research ethics training program at their institution and then declare the completion of the program to JST by the deadline of the call for proposals. Unless applicants complete a research ethics training program, their application will be deemed ineligible for funding. For details, please refer to the application guidelines (appendix for Japan-side PIs).
The 1st Call: Japan－Philippines Joint Call for Proposals on “Water Security” (click here for more info)
The Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) and the Philippines Department of Science and Technology (DOST), in order to promote international research interaction and exchange among researchers, are jointly calling proposals for Japan‒the Philippines collaborative research projects in the field of “Water Security.” The joint call is opened for teams with principal investigators (PIs) from Japan and the Philippines.
Please refer to the DOST webpagefor the Philippines-side applications.
Research Field
Water Security
- 1. Advanced materials and technology for innovative water desalination
- 2. Sustainable management and optimization of water resources
- 2-1. Sustainable water management for island and remote communities
- 2-2. Smart water management systems in urbanized communities
- 3. Resilience for water supply
- 3-1. Water infrastructure safety and resilience
- 3-2. Baseline monitoring of emerging water contaminants
Program Officer (Japan-side PO)
Hiroaki Furumai (Institute Professor, Research and Development Initiative, Chuo University)
Schedule
| Timeline | |
|---|---|
| Proposal submission deadline (via e-Rad) | Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at 13:00, Japan time |
| Document review | August to September 2024 |
| Notification of results | October 2024 (tentative) |
| Projects start | January 2025 (tentative) |
Application Guidelines and Forms
| File | |
|---|---|
| Application guidelines | |
| Application guidelines (appendix for Japan-side PIs) | |
| Joint application form (proposal) | Word |
| Japanese application form (appendix for Japan-side PIs) | Word |
| e-Rad manual (in Japanese) | |
| FAQ (in Japanese) |
How to Apply (for Japan-side PIs)
Please complete the joint application forms above and submit them via e-Rad (The Cross-ministerial R&D Management System). This system is the designated platform for Japan-side PIs to submit their forms.
- Both applicants, Japan-side and Philippines-side PIs, must prepare an identical proposal, which they must then submit to JST from the Japan-side PI and to DOST from the Philippines-side PI, respectively.
- The Japan-side PI must also submit another Japanese application form (appendix for Japan-side PIs).
- Both PIs must ensure no differences in the content of the proposals submitted to JST and DOST. Following the joint application forms above and submitting all required documents to both JST and DOST by the deadline are crucial, as failure to do so will result in the proposal being rejected. Please also be aware of both countries' "Research Eligibility" section in the guidelines.
Please refer to the DOST webpage for the Philippines-side PI.
Notifications
- The "Confirmation Form (確認書 in the Japanese application form (appendix for Japan-side PIs))" must be stamped by the head of the institution. Please note that in the case of a university/college, it is the president, not the dean. There is no need to mail the original. If you omit the official seal, please follow the prescribed procedure at your institution before submitting the form.
- Japan-side PIs must have completed a research ethics training program at their institution and then declare the completion of the program to JST by the deadline of the call for proposals. Unless applicants complete a research ethics training program, their application will be deemed ineligible for funding. For details, please refer to the application guidelines (appendix for Japan-side PIs, 公募要領 別紙).
Inquiries
Japan Science and Technology Agency
Department of International Affairs
joint-call-ja“AT”jst.go.jp (replace “AT” with @)