SNSF - Collaboration with Japan: JST Alignment Call

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Submission deadline: 9 Maggio 2024

Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) is launching the call Adopting Sustainable Partnerships for Innovative Research Ecosystem (ASPIRE) 
Deadline
Submission deadline for proposals is 9 May 2024, 12:00 noon (Japan Standard Time). “Prior notice” appreciated by 9 April 2024

Eligibility

  • Projects can be submitted under the categories “top scientist” or “rising scientist”.
  • Research areas include AI and information, biotechnology, energy, materials, quantum, semiconductors, telecommunications.

Funding and duration

  • “Top scientists” can apply for up to 500 million yen for up to 5 years.
  • “Rising scientists” can apply for up to 90 million yen for up to 3 years.
  • JST will fund approximately 15 projects for “top scientists” and 20 projects for “rising scientists”.

Timeline of the Call

Application via the e-Rad system deadline May 9 (Thu), 2024 (noon)
Document review Late May to early August 2024
Interview for applicants who pass the document review
(some of those who pass the document review)
September 2024 (tentative)
Notification of results October 2024 (tentative)
Start of research December 2024 (tentative)

Further information
JST Website
Contact

Anna Lazzarinetti