Strategic Basic Research Programs

Aiming to Create Innovation in Science and Technology

Promoting the Cutting-Edge Science and Technology to Provide Appropriate Solutions to the Society.

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Programs

Network-based (team-based) research giving rise to outstanding results that lead to innovation in science and technology
Network-based (individual) research giving rise to wellsprings of innovation in science and technology
Outstanding Research Leaders Strive to Generate the Seeds of Breakthrough New Technologies
Network-based individual research of young researchers for Individuality Establishment
Generating innovative technologies that will contribute to the realization of carbon neutrality
Research and development aims to create innovative information and communication technologies and fostering next generation researchers

Application

January 13, 2026 CREST Pre-announcement: JST/ANR joint call based on CREST program
June 3, 2025 CRESTPRESTOACT-X Call for Research Proposals for 2025 in the Strategic Basic Research Programs, JST  is now closed.
April 8, 2025 CRESTPRESTOACT-X CREST, PRESTO and ACT-X Call for Research Proposals for FY2025

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