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

JST and seven funding agencies from seven countries jointly opened the call for research projects in the fields of “Alternative Energy” and “Disaster Risk Reduction and Management”.

A total of 95 proposals, 49 in the field of “Alternative Energy” and 46 in the field of “Disaster Risk Reduction and Management” 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 support six projects, three in the field of “Alternative Energy” and three in the field of “Disaster Risk Reduction and Management”.

The research period is scheduled to be three years (36 months).