Grand Challenge

The concept of Grand challenge

　The concept of the Grand Challenges includes the following four points from ① to ④. The Grand Challenges include a wide range of technical area. Through efforts to achieve the Grand Challenges, the program aims to create innovative information and communication technologies in various research approaches and to foster advanced research personnel.

The relationship of Grand challenge and R&D

　JST designs Grand Challenges by considering R&D trends, industry trends, and social requirements, as well as consulting with PD, PAs, POs, and external experts. The applicant selects the Grand Challenge to challenge on and submit R&D proposals to contribute to it. Alternatively, if the applicant wishes to challenge on something other than the Grand Challenges designed by JST, it is also possible for the applicant to design the Grand Challenge itself. Researchers will set research and development goals and pursue projects that will contribute to the Grand Challenges they are working on.