FY2024 Institute of Advanced Energy, Kyoto University“Zero-Emission Energy Research Base”
About the Public Offerings of Joint Usage/Joint ResearchPurpose
Our research base provides relevant researchers nationwide with advanced and interdisciplinary
knowledge/information and access to research facilities/installations possessed by the Kyoto University Instituteof Advanced Energy in an effort to promote energy research on Zero-Emission Energy1 with the goal of solving
global environmental problems. In this spirit, we have the following public offerings for joint usage/joint research
in FY 2024. With regard to nuclear fusion research through joint usage/joint research at our research base, weare looking for research themes that are not included in the interactive collaborative research carried out by theNational Institute for Fusion Science within the National Institute of Natural Science.

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Description of Public Offerings:
We publicly invite applications for the following four research areas directed towards ZeroEmission Energy: (A) Planned joint research, (B) Proposal-based joint usage/joint research,(C) Joint usage of facilities, and (D) Research meetings. For (A) – (C), applicants may
apply for one category as either a research representative or a user representative.
Additionally, applicants may also apply as a meeting representative for (D).
NOTE: Applicants may apply to (D) in addition to one of (A) – (C).

(A) Planned Joint Research
The applicant proposes research based on the themes set by the Joint Usage Steering Committeeof the Institute (hereinafter abbreviated as "Steering Committee”) to promote integrated researchamong existing fields. Research in this category is conducted in collaboration with researchersof the Institute.
(B) Proposal-based Joint Usage/Joint Research
The applicant proposes a unique research theme, which is conducted jointly with researchers ofthe Institute.
(C) Joint Usage of Facilities
The applicant proposes a research plan that utilizes the facilities of the Institute.
(D) Research Meetings
The applicant proposes a research meeting on Zero-Emission Energy research hosted jointlywith the Institute.
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Application Qualifications:Applicants must be researchers of a research institution (e.g., university or a national/publicresearch institute) or persons approved by the Director of the Institute to possess an equivalentresearch capability. As a general rule, the applicants are required to have already taken thecourse of research ethics education offered by either his/her affiliated institution or publicagencies. (Depending on the situation, he/she may be required to submit the certificate of coursecompletion.)

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Energy system that reduces or eliminates carbon dioxide emissions and harmful substances.

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Application Submissions:Applications must be submitted through Google Forms during the application period. (After yourKey Person has checked the application)
Google Form URL: https://forms.gle/HFmhojX9stqfyaHz5
Contact Information:ze-shinsei@mail2.adm.kyoto-u.ac.jp Tel: +81-774-38-3413

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Application Period:
For (A) – (D), applications are accepted until noon on Friday, January 19, 2024 (JST)5.

Application Results:
The Steering Committee determines and accepts the applications. For themes that span multiple
fiscal years, a new application must be submitted each year in accordance to the public offeringprocedure.

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Notification of Results:
Successful applicants are notified in late March 2024.

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Research Expenses:
The Institute provides support within its budget.

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Travel Expenses:
The Institute provides support within its budget and in accordance to Kyoto University’s Travel
Expense Regulations.

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Insurance:
Graduate and undergraduate students, post-doctoral fellows, and industry researchers at theInstitute for joint usage/joint research must apply for the Personal Accident Insurance forStudents Pursuing Education and Research (including Incidental Liability Insurance) of theJapan Educational Exchanges and Services or its equivalent. Students (including researchstudents), professors emeritus not belonging to a specific entity, and researchers from abroad
whose applied research theme has been adopted, must apply for the “Personal Accident
Insurance for Students Pursuing Education and Research” or its equivalent.

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Facility Usage:
When using the Institute’s facilities, all rules of the Institute and the instructions of thepersonnel in change must be followed.

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Radioactive Isotopes and Radiation Generators:
A person, whose research requires the use of radioactive isotopes or radiation generators, must
acquire the qualifications of the Persons Handling Radioactive Isotopes and the Persons
Handling X-ray Equipment from his or her home entity prior to coming to the Institute.
Additionally, he or she must register compliance with the Institute. Please direct all questions
to our faculty or staff.

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Health and Safety:
All University rules for health and safety must be followed. For details, please contact the Joint
Usage/Joint Research Promotion Office.

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Handling of Intellectual Property Rights:
Intellectual property rights are managed as per Kyoto University’s Invention Regulations.

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Accommodations:
Accommodations for researchers are not available. Please use neighboring hotels or the like.

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Joint use Equipment:
For joint usage facilities and equipment, see Attachments. Additionally, updated information isavailable on our website.
(http://www.iae.kyoto-u.ac.jp/zero_emission_e/document/)

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Applications Submitted after the Application Deadline:
The Institute reserves the right to accept applications after the application deadline. Please contact
the Joint Usage/Joint Research Promotion Office (except for Planned joint research). Suchapplications are reviewed twice a year in July and October. It is possible that research and/ortravel expenses will not be allocated. To secure funding, please apply during the normal
application period. If applying outside the normal period, a justification of why the application
cannot be submitted during the normal application period must be written in the "Reason forapplication outside the normal period " column.

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Miscellaneous:Of the items purchased with the joint research funds, equipment other than consumables andsmall assets are stored at the Institute and the key person in the facility is responsible formanagement. In addition, equipment and small assets will be registered as assets at Kyoto
University and will be returned to Kyoto University after the joint research is complete. The
operation of the Dual-Beam Facility for Energy Science and Technology (DuET) wasdiscontinued at the end of FY2023. For other inquiries, please contact the Joint Usage/Joint
Research Promotion Office.

(A) Planned Joint Research Public Offerings
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Planned Joint Research:
The Steering Committee selects themes for research to be conducted jointly with the researchersof the Institute. For this fiscal year, the following two themes are selected. Prior to submitting anapplication, please consult with a faculty member of the Institute.
Theme 1

Energy Systems Using Sunlight/Lasers/Biologya)

Research on solar energy conversion systems, which are Zero-Emission Energy systems,with the aim of developing high-performance organic / inorganic / biological materials
related to power generation, storage, and energy conservation, or innovative technologies.

b)

Research with the aim of developing precise analytical techniques, creating materials togenerate energy, or investigating the environment and energy using ultrashort pulse lasers,
mid-infrared lasers, or biotechnology.

Theme 2

Advanced Nuclear Power Systems and Plasma Usesa)

Research with the aim of understanding the interactions between advanced energy materials
and plasmas, creating metal/ceramic materials with the potential to realize new nuclear
systems possessing a high passive safety, including nuclear fusion, or developing energy
sources as social infrastructure.

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Research with the aim of creating innovations related to applications of plasma/microwave
technologies or using thermal/particle energy for diverse applications of nuclear energy.
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Exploring New Frontiers in Zero-Emission Energy Science

Research on Carbon Negative, Green Transformation, or Digital Transformation related toenergy science, and not on the development of individual elemental technologies thatshould be included in Theme 1 and Theme 2, but on the development of new science orsystems of Zero-Emission Energy based on the integration of multiple elemental
technologies and disciplines.
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Research Period:
Less than one year.

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Research Representatives:
Outside researchers as well as one or more in-house researchers, including in-house caretakers,
should participate in the research organization. A person can apply as a research representative
or a user representative for (A) Planned Joint Research, (B) Proposal-based Joint
Usage/Joint Research, or (C) Joint Usage of Facilities. Each applicant may submit one
proposal.

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Briefing:
An applicant may be required to explain the research content, required expenses, and otherpertinent information to the Joint Usage/Joint Research Planning Committee. The applicationmust clearly explain how the joint research proposal relates to Zero-Emission Energy. Themaximum allowable funding, which includes purchase and travel expenses, per application issix hundred thousand (600,000) JPY for Theme 1 and 2, and seven hundred thousand (700,000)
JPY for Theme 3, respectively.

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Research Report:
The research representative must submit a Joint Research Implementation Result Report[research results obtained (A4: 2 sheets), a list of published papers, and a list of oralpresentations] to the Director of the Institute by Friday, January 24, 2025. Additionally, theresearch representative must report the research outcomes at the Research Outcome Meeting,which is scheduled for early March 2025.

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About Acknowledgments:
When reporting outcomes, one of the following sentences must be added: “This work is (was)supported by the Joint Usage/Research Program on Zero-Emission Energy Research, Instituteof Advanced Energy, Kyoto University (Reference No.).” or “This work is (was) supported bythe ‘ZE Research Program, IAE (Reference No.)’.”

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Travel Expenses:
For those in remote areas, travel expense applications are accepted beginning around November
2024 to participate in the Outcome Meeting scheduled for early March 2025. Travel expenses
may be denied or partially allocated, depending on the budget.

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(B) Proposal-based Joint Usage/Joint Research Public Offerings
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Proposal- based Joint Usage/Joint Research:
A research project proposed by the applicant and conducted jointly with researchers of theInstitute. Prior to submitting an application, please consult with a faculty member of the Institute.

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Research Period:
Less than one year.

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Research Representatives:
Outside researchers as well as one or more in-house researchers, including in-house caretakers,
should participate in the research organization. A person can apply as a research representative
or a user representative for (A) Planned Joint Research, (B) Proposal-based Joint
Usage/Joint Research, or (C) Joint Usage of Facilities. Each applicant may submit one
proposal.

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Briefing:
An applicant may be required to explain the research content, required expenses, and otherpertinent information to the Joint Usage/Joint Research Planning Committee. The applicationmust clearly explain how the joint research proposal relates to Zero-emission Energy. The
maximum allowable funding, which includes purchase and travel expenses, per application isfour hundred thousand (400,000) JPY.

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Research Report:
The research representative must submit a Joint Research Implementation Result Report [researchresults obtained (A4: 2 sheets), a list of published papers, and a list of oral presentations] to theDirector of the Institute by Friday, January 24, 2025. Additionally, the research representative
must report the research outcomes at the Research Outcome Meeting, which is scheduled for early
March 2025.

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About Acknowledgments:
When reporting outcomes, one of the following sentences must be added: “This work is (was)supported by the Joint Usage/Research Program on Zero-Emission Energy Research, Institute ofAdvanced Energy, Kyoto University (Reference No.).” or “This work is (was) supported by the ‘ZE
Research Program, IAE (Reference No.)’.”

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Travel Expenses:
For those in remote areas, travel expense applications are accepted beginning around November
2024 to participate in the Outcome Meeting scheduled for early March 2025. Travel expenses
may be denied or partially allocated, depending on the budget.

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Joint Usage:
A research plan to utilize the facilities and/or equipment of the Institute in order to promote researchoriented toward Zero-Emission Energy. Prior to submitting an application, please consult with afaculty member of the Institute.

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Use Period:
Less than one year.

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Use Representatives:
Outside researchers. A person can apply as a research representative or a user
representative for (A) Planned joint research, (B) Proposal-based Joint Usage/Joint
Research, or (C) Joint Usage of Facilities. Each applicant may submit one proposal.

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Briefing:
An applicant may be required to explain the research content, required expenses, and otherpertinent information to the Joint Usage/Joint Research Planning Committee. The applicationmust clearly explain how the joint research relates to Zero-Emission Energy. The maximum
allowable funding, which includes purchase and travel expenses, per application is four hundred
thousand (400,000) JPY.

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Research Report:
The user must submit a Joint Research Implementation Result Report [research results obtained(A4: 2 sheets), a list of published papers, and a list of oral presentations] to the Director of theInstitute by Friday, January 24, 2025.
Additionally, the research representative must report the research outcomes at the Research
Outcome Meeting, which is scheduled for early March 2025.

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About Acknowledgments:
When reporting outcomes, one of the following sentences must be added: “This work is (was)supported by the "Joint Usage/Research Program on Zero-Emission Energy Research, Instituteof Advanced Energy, Kyoto University (Reference No.).” or “This work is (was) supported bythe ‘ZE Research Program, IAE (Reference No.)’.”

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Travel Expenses:
For those in remote areas, travel expense applications are accepted beginning around November
2024 to participate in the Outcome Meeting scheduled for early March 2025. Travel expenses
may be denied or partially allocated, depending on the budget.

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Research Meeting:A research meeting to promote information exchange and communications among researchers
studying Zero-Emission Energy and to help establish a network for Zero-Emission Energy
research. Prior to submitting an application, please consult with a faculty member of the Institute.

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To be Held:
Within FY2024.

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Meeting Representatives:
Outside researchers. Note that a person can only apply once as a meeting representative.

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Briefing:
An applicant may be required to explain the research meeting outlines, meeting period, required
expenses, and other pertinent information to the Joint Usage/Joint Research Planning Committee.
In addition, the research meeting must be organized jointly with this research base. The
application must clearly explain how the joint research relates to Zero-Emission Energy. The
maximum allowable funding, which includes purchase and travel expenses, per application isfour hundred thousand (400,000) JPY.

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Implementation Result Report:
Users must submit a Joint Usage Implementation Result Report (meeting outlines; A4: 1 sheet)to the Director of the Institute by Friday, January 24, 2025. Additionally, users may berequired to report the implementation result outlines at the Research Outcome Meeting, whichis scheduled for early March 2025.

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Travel Expenses:
For those in remote areas, travel expense applications are accepted beginning around November
2024 to participate in the Outcome Meeting scheduled for early March 2025. Travel expenses
may be denied or partially allocated, depending on the budget.

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