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- Call for R&D Proposals for FY2024
Call for R&D Proposals for FY2024
Call for R&D Proposals for FY2024 is now closed. Thank you for the many applications.
(Updated June 20, 2024, 12:00 p.m.)
Interview dates and times have been notified to those selected for the 2024 interview process.
(Updated August 1, 2024)
Those who are unfortunately not selected in the application and interview process will be notified by e-mail of their rejection and the reasons in mid-September 2024.
Schedule
April 25, 2024 (Thu) to 12:00 PM June 20, 2024 (Thu)
| Document review | Mid-July to late July |
|---|---|
| Interview for applicants who pass the document review | Mid-August to late August |
| Notification of results | <Mid-September to late September |
| Start of R&D | Early October onwards |
Attention!
*Applications must be made through e-Rad. Proposals for which the application procedure through e-Rad has not been completed by the application deadline will not be considered for any reason. For details, please refer to the " e-Rad入力マニュアル"
*For R&D proposals, completion of a program on research ethics education is a requirement for application. For details, please refer to the " 応募時の研究倫理教育プログラムの受講について"
Application Guidelines
| Application Guidelines | English | Japanese |
|---|---|---|
| Application Guideline (Chapter 1-5) | PDF（1.9MB） | PDF（2.6MB） |
| Application Guideline (Chapter 6) | PDF（682KB） | PDF（1.3MB） |
| Proposal Form | Word（141KB） | Word（138KB） |
| Notes on Proposal Form | (Japanese version only) | PDF（3.7MB） |
| e-Rad Operation Manual | (Japanese version only) | PDF（1.9MB） |
| FAQ | (Japanese version only) | PDF（206KB） |
| Collaborative Research Agreement | PDF（636KB） | (English version only) |
| Prior Confirmation for the Application to JST's CRONOS Programs |
Word（28KB） | (English version only) |
The interview screening schedule
| Areas | The interview screening (Online) |
|---|---|
| AREA 1 (PO: NAKAO) | 8.24 (Sat) 8.25 (Sun) |
| AREA 2 (PO: KAWAHARA) | 8.17 (Sat) 8.18 (Sun) |
*JST will inform the interview candidates at least 14 days before the interview screening
Contact
Please contact us by email.
Japan Science and Technology Agency（JST）
Department of R&D for Future Creation
E-mail: cronos [at] jst.go.jp *Please replace [at] with "@".