The Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) decided to start new projects within the framework of the e-ASIA Joint Research Program.

JST and 4 funding agencies from 4 countries jointly opened the call for research projects in the fields of “Materials (Materials Informatics and Advanced Material Research by Utilizing Computers)” and “Environment (Marine Science and Climate Change)”.

A total of 31 proposals, 11 in the field of “Materials (Materials Informatics and Advanced Material Research by Utilizing Computers)” and 20 in the field of “Environment (Marine Science and Climate Change)” were submitted in response to the joint call. Based on an expert evaluation conducted in each country, JST and the other funding agencies jointly decided to adopt eight projects, four in the field of “Materials (Materials Informatics and Advanced Material Research by Utilizing Computers)” and four in the field of“Environment (Marine Science and Climate Change)”.

The research period is scheduled to be three years.