"JSPS External Review Report" was issued.(PDF File 1.22MB)

esearchers to leading scientists and other researchers from the academiccircle in these countries, as well as of opening the way for researchers fromboth countries to exchange information and deepen mutual understanding.Forum lecturers comprise researchers with outstanding performancerecords from Japan and the counterpart country. Around 150 localresearchers and academics participate in each Forum.International Exchange ForumThis Forum brings together JSPS members, foreign scientific fundingagencies and academics at home and abroad as a means of facilitatingdiscussion on key issues and measures for further promoting internationalscientific exchange, deepening mutual understanding in regard to thescience policies of major countries, and opening new doors for Japan’sscientific exchange.Japanese-American Frontiers of Science (JAFoS) SymposiumLeading young Japanese and US researchers (aged 45 or younger) engagedin research in areas ranging from the humanities and social science throughto biology and physics are gathered to participate in scientific dialogueamong a wide range of different areas with the aim of promoting theformation of interdisciplinary and international networks amongresearchers and spurring new, cross-cutting research. The program began in1998 as a cooperative effort between the Japan Science and TechnologyCorporation and the US Science Academy, but was transferred to the JSPSas of FY2001.(6) Reviews and evaluations of international exchange programs(a) Selection Committee for Postdoctoral and Other FellowshipsScreens applications for assistance for three JSPS international programs:the Invitation Fellowship Program, the Postdoctoral Fellowships for ForeignResearchers, and the International Research Meeting.(b) International Scientific Cooperation Program CommitteeEngages in screening, evaluations, consideration and planning in regard toJSPS bilateral programs.(c) Joint evaluations with counterpart institutions185