Applications
International Joint Research
The 2nd Call: Japan－Singapore Joint Call for Proposals on “Quantum”
The Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) and the Singapore Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), in order to promote international research interaction and exchange among researchers, are jointly calling proposals for Japan‒Singapore collaborative research projects in the field of “Quantum.” The joint call is opened for teams with principal investigators (PIs) from Japan and Singapore.
Please refer to the A*STAR webpage for the Singapore-side applications.
Japan–Singapore Joint-Call Workshop (Online)
An online joint information session will be held to give information of the call for applications.
Date
Monday, June 16th, 2025 at 2:00 PM (JST)
Language
English
Registration
Please register here to join the session.
Research Field
*Proposed research is recommended to follow the subtopics below.
Quantum - Research into fundamental quantum sciences and/or cutting-edge quantum technologies with tangible industry applications
- Quantum computers and quantum simulations
(incl. quantum-classical hybrid solutions, quantum software, and quantum computing) - Quantum info-communications
(incl. quantum internet, quantum memory, encrypted communication, and quantum information theory) - Quantum sensing
(incl. solid-state quantum sensors and quantum optical sensors)
Program Officer (PO)
TOMITA, Akihisa (Supervising Researcher, Quantum ICT Collaboration Center, National Institute of Information and Communications Technology)
Schedule
| Timeline | |
|---|---|
| Proposal submission deadline (via e-Rad) | Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at 1:00 PM, Japan Time |
| Document review | August to December 2025 |
| Notification of results | December 2025 to 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
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 Singapore-side PIs, must prepare an identical proposal, which they must then submit to JST from the Japan-side PI and to A*STAR from the Singapore-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 A*STAR. Following the joint application forms above and submitting all required documents to both JST and A*STAR 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 A*STAR webpage for the Singapore-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, 公募要領 別紙).
The 1st Call: Japan－Singapore Joint Call for Proposals on “AI” (click here for more info)
The Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) and the Singapore Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), in order to promote international research interaction and exchange among researchers, are jointly calling proposals for Japan‒Singapore collaborative research projects in the field of “AI.” The joint call is opened for teams with principal investigators (PIs) from Japan and Singapore.
Please refer to the A*STAR webpage for the Singapore-side applications.
Japan–Singapore Joint-Call Workshop (Online)
An online workshop was held to explain detailed information and share research topic ideas for the "Japan-Singapore International Joint Call for Applications."
Agenda
Check the Workshop Agenda
- Joint-call information session
- Keynote session for collaborative project of "AI"
- Topics presented by Japan-side and Singapore-side researchers
Movie (Joint Call Information Briefing)
Research Field
*Proposed research is recommended to follow the subtopics blow, but the themes are not limited to them hence the team is open to explore other subtopics related to the research field on Artificial Intelligence - Cutting-Edge AI Technologies Aimed at Societal Transformation.
AI - Cutting-Edge AI Technologies Aimed at Societal Transformation
- １. AI for Smart Cities
(incl. Development of AI modeling and IoT technology to optimize urban infrastructure and services) - ２. AI for Sustainability
(incl. Development of AI algorithms to optimize energy usage, resource allocation, and environmental monitoring) - ３. AI for Trust and Safety
(incl. Development of AI-powered systems to design robust cybersecurity and safeguard user privacy) - ４. AI for Linguistic Diversity
(incl. Development of large-scale language models to accommodate diverse languages and promote cultural preservation and linguistic inclusivity)
Program Officer (PO)
SHIBATA, Tomohiro (Professor, Graduate School of Life Science and Systems Engineering, Kyushu Institute of Technology)
Schedule
| Timeline | |
|---|---|
| Proposal submission deadline (via e-Rad) | Monday, September 30, 2024, at 1:00 PM, Japan Time |
| Document review | October to December 2024 |
| Notification of results |
February 2025 (tentative) |
| Projects start | April 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
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 Singapore-side PIs, must prepare an identical proposal, which they must then submit to JST from the Japan-side PI and to A*STAR from the Singapore-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 A*STAR. Following the joint application forms above and submitting all required documents to both JST and A*STAR 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 A*STAR webpage for Singapore-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 @)