The Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) has decided to fund a research project as a part of the Belmont Forum Driving Urban Transitions Collaborative Research Action (CRA) on the topic of Circular Urban Economies.

The call for proposals, a joint call between the Belmont Forum and the Driving Urban Transitions Partnership lasted from September 2, 2024 to April 24, 2025.

As a result, a total of 4 applications including Japan-based researchers were received (77 in total), out of which 1 project including Japan-based researchers was selected (18 in total) for funding. The project is planned to be funded for 36 months.