About ARiSE

Outline of the ARiSE

The “AI to Redesign Scientific Exploration (ARiSE)” (hereafter, “the Program”) serves as a flagship initiative to lead the concrete actions outlined in the Basic Strategic Policy for Promoting AI for Science (established by MEXT on March 31, 2026; hereinafter “Strategic Policy”)(*1 ). It aims to promote innovative R&D by generating world-leading scientific outcomes through focused investment in strategic targets that leverage Japan’s strengths in AI for Science, as well as through strategic international collaboration with top-level research institutions and researchers worldwide.
Based on the Basic Policy for ARiSE Program (established by MEXT in April 2026; hereinafter “ARiSE Basic Policy”)(*2), proposals are invited in two research types: (i) a “Strategic Target-Driven” research type, which sets ambitious, clearly defined targets over approximately three years to accelerate R&D and social implementation beyond conventional disciplinary frameworks; and (ii) an “International/ Convergence” research type, which fosters cross-disciplinary integration, identifies promising ideas —including new potential avenues for success— and advances strategic international collaboration with world-leading institutions and researchers.

• *1 Basic Strategic Policy for Promoting AI for Science (in Japanese only)
• *2 Basic Policy for ARiSE Program (in Japanese only)

Management Organization

Program Director

AOKI Takafumi
Executive Vice President for Strategic Planning, Provost

Program Officer

KUROHASHI Sadao
Director, National Institute of Information (NII)

Program Officer

UEDA Naonori
Deputy Director, RIKEN Center for Advanced Intelligence Project (AIP)