Webinar on Public Research and Innovation Funders in Japan

At this webinar, Dr Laura Barbieri, postdoctoral researcher for the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) and STINT Affiliated Analyst in Japan, will guide you through a recently published STINT Outlook report on navigating Japan’s public research funding system.

The report provides an overview of Japan’s science, technology, and innovation (STI) sector, highlighting the key mechanisms and bodies shaping the country’s R&D strategy. It covers the economic and geopolitical context, STI policy development, and the strong research areas and infrastructures that have emerged in Japan. Additionally, it outlines Japan’s research funding system, with a focus on opportunities for the international scientific community, particularly researchers based in Sweden.

The report further introduces major government funding programmes open to non-Japanese researchers, offering guidance on navigating the research landscape and accessing suitable funding opportunities in Japan. The Grants Navigator for Japan (available at the STINT webpage https://www.stint.se/en/grants_navi_jp), an online tool listing all available funding programmes for international researchers, including deadlines and eligibility criteria, will be showcased.

This report and webinar are designed to provide Swedish higher education institutions and potential future researchers in Japan with essential insights into the national current R&D trends and the public sector’s strategies for research and innovation.

The aim is to generate interest in and increase knowledge of the Japanese higher education and research environments, to promote researchers’ mobility and opportunities for international collaboration between Sweden and Japan. We look forward to an engaging discussion on Japan’s R&D landscape and the opportunities for collaborative initiatives between Sweden and Japan.

Programme (online)

• Introduction, Dr Andreas Göthenberg, STINT
• Presentation, Dr Laura Barbieri, JSPS postdoctoral researcher and STINT Affiliated Analyst in Japan
• Questions and discussion

Welcome!