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2010-10-08
Science and Technology Cooperation on Global Issues

In order to establish a strong international framework to deal with the global issues, Japan has launched a novel, unique program named "Science and Technology Cooperation on Global Issues" in JFY 2008, which aims to promote science and technology cooperation with developing countries.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Japan (MOFA), Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology in Japan (MEXT), and Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) will collaborate to facilitate this program.

This program has two components: "Science and Technology Research Partnership for Sustainable Development (SATREPS)" and "Dispatch of Science and Technology Researchers".

Science and Technology Research Partnership for Sustainable Development (SATREPS)

In view of tackling global issues, which are difficult for just one country to handle, Japan implements joint research activities called SATREPS as a part of JICA's technical cooperation. Its purpose is to build capacities of counterpart researchers and research institutions in developing countries by conducting joint research activities based on requests from developing countries. It also aims to acquire new scientific value and knowledge which contribute towards solving global issues and enhancing science and technology standards. Research themes should have concrete conception of possible application to social and economic development. Any request without such conception may not be appreciated.

This year, the program is targeting four fields as below, which are regarded as priority research issues for the international community to tackle;

  1. Environment /Energy
  2. Bioresources
  3. Natural Disaster Prevention
  4. Infectious Diseases Control

Period of research is 3 -5 years.
JICA will support project implementation in the developing countries, such as dispatch of Japanese experts (researchers), provision of equipment and training of personnel, and other supports related to the project in the developing countries. JST will support the Japanese research institutions/researchers for the project activities in Japan.

Eligible research institutions

Developing countries: Research institutions such as universities and laboratories, etc, which implement activities related to public affairs.

Interested Georgian Research Groups should submit the application in English to Shota Rustaveli National Science Foundation not later than October 20, 2010.

Dispatch of Science and Technology Researchers

Aside from implementing the aforementioned joint research projects, JICA will dispatch outstanding researchers belonging to Japanese research institutions such as universities, and research institutes, etc. to developing countries through ODA (JICA's expert dispatch system) based on needs from developing countries. They will conduct joint research or research exchanges with researchers in those countries, to support the capacity-building at universities and research institutes in those developing countries.

The Program embraces all fields of science and technology.

Potential Georgian Organizations should submit the application in English to Shota Rustaveli National Science Foundation not later than October 20, 2010.

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