The Global Research Council（GRC）
The Global Research Council (GRC) was established on the initiative of Dr. Subra Suresh, Director of the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF), in May 2012, and JST has been a participant since its establishment. The Council consists of major funding and research performing organizations worldwide which meet in regional conferences to prepare joint statements on common challenges. Heads of many of these organizations meet at the annual global meeting to discuss and endorse the statements developed at these regional events.
The 4th Annual Meeting of the GRC
The 4th Annual Meeting of the Global Research Council (GRC) will be hosted by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS), with the National Research Foundation (NRF) of South Africa as the co-hosting organization. JST and the Department of Science and Technology (DST) of South Africa will act as supporting agencies.