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

use of lecturers from out in the field.Science and technology ethics and social responsibility- The development of life science has led to the emergence of science andtechnology deeply related to the question of human dignity, such asorgan transfers after brain death and human cloning technology,creating major problems in terms of bioethics. The further developmentof life science, information technology and other science and technologyis expected to impact heavily on society and the individual, and it will bevital to build social consensus and create ethical rules and internationalcollaboration.- Researchers and engineers must be strongly aware of their responsibilityto society and the public good, as well as the relation of the relevantscience and technology to society as a whole, working to instill a strongsense of morality.- Academic societies, etc., should create guidelines on ethics, and anethical perspective should be built into engineer qualification recognition.Educational content at higher educational institutions should beimproved.- Research institutes and researchers should regard explanations tosociety concerning research content and results as a basic responsibility,and research institutes should engage in public disclosure, hold publiclectures, transmit and receive information via the Internet, etc.,enhancing two-way communication.- Organizations involved with science and technology should evaluate theimpact of potential accidents and problems, and engage in managementwhich minimizes such risks. They should also work to foster the ethics ofresearchers and engineers.Development of foundations for science and technology promotion- Systematic and prioritized development of facilities and equipment:Prioritize the development of facilities and equipment at universities,etc., form facility development plans, and implement themsystematically.- Research facility assistance: Provide support by employing the necessaryassistants for individual research projects within research laboratories.Secure common assistance and particularly advanced assistance byconcentrating this within research institutes.91