Annex

Abstract of the joint call for proposals

(1)Proposal field application requirements:

In addition to the Japanese team, the project consortium must include members from a minimum of 2 different countries listed as participating in the call.

(2)Applicant eligibility (Japan side):

Any independent researcher personally affiliated with (and actively conducting research at) a domestic Japanese research institution, regardless of nationality, is eligible to apply.

(3)Research period:

3 years (36 months)

(4)Amount of funding (JST):

Up to 35.1 million yen from JST to the researchers (Japan-based team) per project over three years, inclusive of overhead costs (30 percent of direct costs).

(5)Evaluation method:

Based on evaluation by experts from the countries which held the joint call, including Japan, and discussion by JST and other funding agencies.

(6)Evaluation criteria (JST):

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