Call for applications: 2018 Exploratory Research on Humanosphere Science

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In order to discover and promote exploratory research projects related to humanosphere science, which aims to provide a foundation for sustained survival of humanity, the Center for Exploratory Research on Humanosphere, Research Institute for Sustainable Humanosphere (RISH), is inviting researchers to lead or participate in joint projects in "Exploratory Research on Humanosphere Science" as follows. The Center looks forward to receiving you application.

Eligibility

In order to apply as a "director" of an Exploratory Research project, applicants must be:

  • Full-time instructors at Kyoto University (including fixed-term instructors) or other national or public research institutes, or full-time researchers (including those affiliated with a National Research and Development Agency or Incorporated Administrative Agency), who are aged 40 or below as of 1 April 2017 and eligible to apply for Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research, or in comparable positions if based outside Japan
  • Or, those deemed qualified to apply for the position by the Director of the Center for Exploratory Research on Humanosphere

Each applicant may apply to lead one project only. Those not affiliated with RISH must specify one or more RISH members as their research collaborators and one as the "person responsible at RISH" for their project. There is no age limitation for research collaborators, but it is preferable to have early-career researchers in leadership positions.

Please note the following about applying from abroad to be a research director:

  • Applications may be submitted from outside Japan. Such applicants are advised to consult with their would-be collaborators at RISH and decide on how they would conduct research in their home countries, and agree on a budget plan in advance because all the accounting procedures are to be conducted at RISH. It is recommended that applications from abroad be submitted by the "person responsible at RISH".

Those working under the supervision of another researcher or instructor, such as post-doctorate researchers, may apply to be collaborators. It is advised, however, that they first check to see whether doing so would be permitted by their organizations.

Application deadline

Friday 11 May 2018

How to apply

Complete and email the specified application form (Microsoft Word document) to the "contact for applications" (below). The application form may change without notice, so please be sure to download the latest version via the following page:
http://www.rish.kyoto-u.ac.jp/organization_e/exploratory_research/research_project/#ER

Project budget

The budget for each project is to be managed at RISH. (To applicants not affiliated with RISH, the budget is to be managed by the "person responsible at RISH", so please discuss finances with this person.) It may be used to pay for items directly related to the research, including supplies, travel, remuneration, equipment, communications, and transportation. All equipment purchased with this budget must be registered as RISH property.

Please supply a detailed breakdown of required funding so that specific financial requirements of your project will be readily identifiable.

Budget period

Through 31 March 2019

Budget amount

Up to 500,000 yen per project

Contact for applications

Takako Ueji (administrator), Center for Exploratory Research on Humanosphere
Research Institute for Sustainable Humanosphere, Kyoto University
Address: Gokasho, Uji, Kyoto 611-0011 JAPAN
Email: rish-center*rish.kyoto-u.ac.jp (replace * with @)

Applicants will receive a confirmation email within three working days of submission. If you do not receive an email within that time, please contact the address above.

Contact for inquiries

Junji Sugiyama (director), Center for Exploratory Research on Humanosphere
Research Institute for Sustainable Humanosphere, Kyoto University
Address: Gokasho, Uji, Kyoto 611-0011 JAPAN
Phone: 0774-38-3632 (+81-774-38-3632)
Email: rish-center*rish.kyoto-u.ac.jp (replace * with @)

Notes

  • A total of eight projects were approved for FY2017 Exploratory Humanosphere Research.
  • Evaluation criteria include potential and innovativeness as they relate to humanosphere science.
  • Projects should ideally conclude by 31 March 2019; longer-running projects may be considered based on the reasons provided by the applicant.
  • Members of the approved projects are expected to present at a humanosphere research symposium to be held March 2018, in addition to submitting written reports on their findings.

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