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

expansion of recruitment system based on inviting public application andfixed-tenure system- Promotion of independence of young researchers: Prioritized expansion ofcompetitive funding for young researchers, establishment of conditionsenabling associate professors and research associate to researchindependently- Reform of evaluation system: Amendment of National Guideline on theMethod of Evaluation for Government R&D, reflection of assessmentresults in resource allocation, etc.- Flexibility introduced into budget allocation for R&D, modes ofemployment made more flexible- Diverse career paths opened out, expansion of research opportunities foroutstanding foreign researchers, improvement of conditions for womenresearchers, etc.Enhancement of industrial technology capacity and improvement ofmechanisms for industry-academia-government collaboration- Fostering and securing human resources to promoteindustry-academia-government collaboration, improvement of databaseson research and human resource information- Promotion of business applications for research results from publicresearch institutions: establishment of proprietary licenses forgovernment patents, creation of transfer rules, expanded utilizationthrough transfer to technology licensing organizations- Formation of “intellectual clusters” in local areas, development ofconditions for science and technology promotion in local areasFostering of outstanding science and technology human resources andreform of science and technology education- Seek to create international-standard universities and graduate schools,improve the quality of education and research to foster original andcreative researchers and engineers with a broad outlook and practicalskills. Promote self-monitoring and assessment by universities,third-party evaluations and announcement of results.Open channels to society in regard to science and technology activities- Foster interest in science and technology through elementary andsecondary school education. Improve science education in universities.Promote hands-on learning, internships at industrial sites, etc., and the90