Supplement

Application Procedures for Grants-in-Aid
for Scientific Research-KAKENHIFY2025
Scientific Research (A/B/C),
Challenging Research (Pioneering/Exploratory),
andEarly-Career Scientists(Forms/Procedures for Preparing and Entering a Research Proposal Document)This English version is provided for convenience of prospective KAKENHI applicants
who experience difficulty in reading the Japanese original, which should be referred to,in case of dispute.

July 16, 2024
Japan Society for the Promotion of Science(https://www.jsps.go.jp/)

Table of Contents
1. Research Proposal Document (New Proposal)(1) FY2025 Procedures for Preparing and Entering a Research Proposal Document
Scientific Research (A/B/C) (General), Early-Career Scientists (New Proposal) -------------- 1
Challenging Research (Pioneering) (New Proposal) -------------------------------------------------- 66
Challenging Research (Exploratory) (New Proposal) ------------------------------------------------- 86(2) FY2025 Procedures for Preparing and Entering a Research Proposal Document(items to be entered in the Website) ------------------------------------------------------------------- 104* Forms for the Research Proposal Document (forms to be uploaded) will be downloaded from the
JSPS website below.
(URL: https://www.jsps.go.jp/j-grantsinaid/index.html)
Notes to observe when preparing the Research Proposal Document
KAKENHI funding aims to promote scientific research in all fields based on original ideas of researchers. The
grants provide financial support for creative and pioneering research projects that will become the foundation ofsocial development.
In KAKENHI, research theme setting is at the applicant’s discretion. As such, KAKENHI research proposals areevaluated based not only on their scientific significance, but also on their originality and creativity. Accordingly, in
the Research Proposal Document forms for the “Scientific Research”, “Early-Career Scientists” and “Research
Activity Start-up” categories, applicants are required to state: What kind of key scientific question(s) is set against the relevant scientific background (such as research
trends and new developments)?
 What are the scientific originality and creativity of the proposal?
 What was the circumstances leading to the conception of the research idea?
 What are the research trends (domestic and overseas) and the positioning of this research in the relevant
field?
In the review process, research proposals will be screened either by Comprehensive Review or Two-Stage
Document Review. Reviewers strive to grasp the essence of the proposed research through exchange of opinions
among them, evaluate such merits as scientific significance, originality and creativity, and comprehensively place
their judgments taking account of the feasibility of the research plan and the applicant’s ability to conduct research.
In applying for KAKENHI, applicants are advised to take note of the above, and to read the Application Proceduresfor Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research and the explanations of review criteria and the annotations in theapplication form in preparing their Research Proposal Documents, so that the scientific merits and other points in
the research proposal will be appropriately conveyed to the reviewers.

FY2025 Procedures for Preparing and Entering a Research Proposal Document for“Scientific Research (A/B/C) (General)”,“Early-Career Scientists” (New Proposal)
Applicants for the KAKENHI should fill in this Research Proposal Document, giving details of the research projectbased on the Application Procedures, and submit it to the Independent Administrative Legal Entity Japan Society for
the Promotion of Science (hereinafter referred to as JSPS) prior to application. This Research Proposal Document isused as a review material at the JSPS Scientific Research Grant Committee.
The applicant should fill in the form correctly, while taking the following points into account.
When the application is adopted as a result of the review at the Scientific Research Grant Committee, a notice concerning
the provisional grant decision will be issued. By the form of the formal application for grant delivery, the submission
based on the notice will be done. The KAKENHI will be disbursed if the research plan, etc. are acknowledged as
appropriate.

Items to be noted* This Procedures for Preparing and Entering is to be used to prepare Research Proposal Document for“Scientific Research A (General)” reviewed by the “Medium-sized Section” and “Scientific Research B/C(General) , ”Early-Career Scientists” reviewed by the “Basic Section” as “New Application” (including the
research proposal submission in the fiscal year previous to the final fiscal year of the research period of an
on-going research project)”.
* When preparing the Research Proposal Document, the Principal Investigator should make the preparations
with responsibility, in accordance with the rules set forth in the Application Procedures.
* Characters and symbols in 11-point font size or larger (10-point or larger in English) should be used in themain text, considering a large number of application forms for research project will be reviewed.
* The Research Proposal Document consists of “items to be entered in the website” and “forms to be uploaded”.
* Make sure that the title of each column is at the top of the page. Also, do not exceed the number of pages
specified for each item. As a result of filling according to the instructions of each item, blank pages may begenerated but in that case, do not delete them.
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The sentences important notes on the form should be deleted but do not delete other instructions and boxes.

* Research Proposal Document prepared in English will be accepted.
* Before submitting, be sure to check whether the contents of the Research Proposal Document converted to
the PDF file and the content shown in the "Status of Application and Acquisition of Research Grants” column
are complete (missing characters, charts, garbled characters, etc.).

I. Research Proposal Document (items to be entered in the website)
The following items are “to be entered in the website” of the “Research Proposal Document”. When preparing theirapplications, Principal Investigators should access the JSPS Electronic Application System for Projects Funded by
KAKENHI (hereinafter referred to as “Electronic Application System”) using their ID and password for the “CrossMinisterial Research and Development Management System (e-Rad)”, which has been provided by the research
institution to which they belong, and directly enter their data.

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The items to be entered in the website constitute the first part (“Section desired the review”, “Name of Principal
Investigator (PI)”, etc.) and the second part (“Research Expenditures and Their Necessity”, “The Status ofApplication and Acquisition of Research Grants”) of the Research Proposal Document that is prepared using theElectronic Application System.
The “Status of Application and Acquisition of Research Grants” column will not be shown in the Research Proposal
Document PDF file. Instead, the content shown on the electronic application system will be reviewed.
For procedures for entering items to be entered in the website, refer to the “FY2025 Procedures for Preparing andEntering a Research Proposal Document” (items to be entered in the website) (“Scientific Research (A/B/C)”,“Challenging Research (Pioneering/Exploratory)”, “Early-Career Scientists”).
○ Items to be entered in the Website (First half)
・ Research proposal submission in the fiscal year previous to the final fiscal year of the research period of an ongoing research project・ Section desired the review
・ Name of the Principal Investigator・ Position, Academic Unit (School, Faculty, etc.), and Research Institution
・ Academic Degree and Effort (*only for “Early-Career Scientists”)
・ Date of Ph.D. Acquisition (*only for “Early-Career Scientists”)
・ Application Requirements (*only for “Early-Career Scientists”)
・ Title of the Research Project・ Research Abstract（*only for “Scientific Research (A)”）
・ Request for Disclosure
・ Project Members(PI and Co-Investigator(s) (Co-I(s)))(*Except “Early-Career Scientists”)○ Items to be entered in the Website (Second half)“Research Expenditures and Their Necessity”
・ Research Expenditure
・ Details of Equipment Costs
・ Details of Consumables Expenses
・ Details of Travel Expenses, Personnel Cost/Honoraria and Miscellaneous Expenses“The Status of Application and Acquisition of Research Grants”
・ The Status of Application and Acquisition of Research Grants

II. Research Proposal Document (forms to be uploaded)
The following items are contents on the “Research Proposal Document (forms to be uploaded)”. They constitute theintermediate part of the Research Proposal Document (PDF file).
The Principal Investigator should download the “Research Proposal Document (forms to be uploaded)” from the2

JSPS website for Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research, and fill it in. He/She should then access the “Electronic
Application System”, and upload the filled-in file to the “Electronic Application System”. (Only files under 5MB
can be attached.)
When preparing the Overall Research Plan, the instructions given below and the instructions given in each column
should be observed. The margin of style is set with upper 20 mm, lower 20 mm, left 25 mm, and right 25 mm. Do
not change the setting margins because there is a risk of missing characters etc. when preparing the review material.
(1) “Research Objectives, Research Method etc.” column
The description should be given what kind of research you plan and its summary in this proposal in accordance with
the instruction specified in the Research Proposal Document to be submitted this time so that the overall structure
can be clarified. The summary should be given with approximately 10 lines of paragraph.
In this column, provide information on the Research Collaborators as necessary in describing the overall researchplan.
(2) “Applicant’s Ability to Conduct the Research and the Research Environment” column
Enter in accordance with the instruction specified in the Research Proposal Document.
The description for the “(1) applicant’s hitherto research activities” should be focused on the research activities
relevant to the submitted research plan to show the feasibility of the research plan. Any international efforts
related to the applicant’s research plan (such as his/her records of joint international research andresearch history in overseas institutions) should be included as necessary. In case the Co-Investigator
involves, it should be focused on the research activities relevant to the prospected roles in the research plan by the
Co-Investigator.
The description in this column is to explain the feasibility of the research plan. On citing research achievements(research papers, books, patents, invited talks, etc.) they should be given not as an exhaustive list but as supporting
evidence to prove the applicant’s ability to conduct the proposed research.
Sufficient information should be given so that the reviewers can identify the research achievements. In the case of a
research paper, for example, the relevant bibliographic information, including the title of the paper, the author(s), thetitle and the volume of the journal, the publication year, and the pages of the article should be given.
The research papers that can be cited are only those already published or accepted for publication.
In case that the applicants have periods during which the researches were suspended due to acquisition of maternity
leave, childcare leave, care leave and so on, they may choose to write about it in this column.
(3) “Issues Relevant to the Protection of Human Right and Compliance with Laws and Regulations” column
Enter in accordance with the instruction specified in the Research Proposal Document. If the proposed research does
not fall under such categories, enter “N/A (not applicable)”.
(4) “Items to be Entered When New Application is Made in the Fiscal Year Previous to the Final Year of the
Research Period of an On-Going KAKENHI Project” column
If applicant is newly applying as “New Application is Made in the Fiscal Year Previous to the Final Year of the
Research Period of an On-Going KAKENHI Project” (cf. Application Procedures for Grants-in-Aid for Scientific3Research), enter the each item with approximately 10 lines of paragraph in accordance with the instruction specified
in the Research Proposal Document. If not, submit this form leaving the column blank without any deletion.
* When entering in the column of “Research Expenditure and Their Necessity” and “The Status of Application andAcquisition of Research Grants”, refer to the “FY2025 Procedures for Preparing and Entering a Research Proposal
Document (items to be entered in the website) (“Scientific Research (A/B/C)”, “Challenging Research(Pioneering/Exploratory)”, “Early-Career Scientists”).

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Form S-12: Research Proposal Document (forms to be uploaded)

Scientific Research (A) (General) 1

1. Research Objectives, Research Method, etc.
This research proposal will be reviewed in the Medium-sized Section of the applicant’s choice. In filling this application form, refer to theApplication Procedures for Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research -KAKENHI-.
Research objectives, research method, etc. should be described within 6 pages.
A succinct summary of the research proposal should be given at the beginning.
The main text should give descriptions, in concrete and clear terms, of (1) scientific background of the proposed research, the circumstancesleading to the conception of the proposed research, and the “key scientific question” comprising the core of the research plan, (2) the purpose,scientific originality, and creativity of the research project, (3) research trends in the relevant area and the positioning of this research in thearea, (4) what will be elucidated, and to what extent and how will it be pursued during the research period, (5) preparation status towards
achievement of the purpose of the research project, and (6) what sort of internationality this proposed research has (e.g. it will be a futureworld-leading research project, it will contribute to the development of global research projects through collaboration, it will create high value
as a research project unique to Japan, etc.).
If the proposed research project involves Co-Investigator(s) (Co-I(s)), a concrete description of the role-sharing between the Principal
Investigator (PI) and the Co-I(s) should be given.

[SUMMARY]
Notes to observe when preparing the Research Proposal Document*Delete this entire text box when completing this form.

Note 1：
1. Read and understand the following important notes carefully before preparing your Research Proposal Document.
KAKENHI funding aims to promote scientific research in all fields based on original ideas of researchers. The grants provide
financial support for creative and pioneering research projects that will become the foundation of social development.
In KAKENHI, research theme setting is at the applicant’s discretion. As such, KAKENHI research proposals are evaluated based not
only on their scientific significance, but also on their originality and creativity. Accordingly, in the Research Proposal Document
forms for the “Scientific Research”, “Early-Career Scientists” and “Research Activity Start-up” categories, applicants are required to[MAIN TEXT]
state:


What kind of key scientific question(s) is set against the relevant scientific background (such as research trends and newWhat are the scientific originality and creativity of the proposal?

What was the circumstances leading to the conception of the research idea?

What are the research trends (domestic and overseas) and the positioning of this research in the relevant field?

developments)?

In the review process, research proposals will be screened either by Comprehensive Review or Two-Stage Document Review.
Reviewers strive to grasp the essence of the proposed research through exchange of opinions among them, evaluate such merits asscientific significance, originality and creativity, and comprehensively place their judgments taking account of the feasibility of theresearch plan and the applicant’s ability to conduct research.
In applying for KAKENHI, applicants are advised to take note of the above, and to read the Application Procedures for Grants-in-Aid
for Scientific Research and the explanations of review criteria and the annotations in the application form in preparing their Research
Proposal Documents, so that the scientific merits and other points in the research proposal will be appropriately conveyed to thereviewers.

Note 2:
1. Proposals submitted to the research category Scientific Research (A) will be reviewed in the pertaining Mediumsized Section of the Review Section Table. The Research Proposal Document should be prepared in such a waythat its content is easily understood by reviewers who are from a different area with consideration that it will be
reviewed from diverse viewpoints by a review committee consisting of reviewers with different backgrounds.
Note 3:
1. Read the “Procedures for Preparing and Entering a Research Proposal Document” before preparing this form.
2. Complete the form using font size 10-point or larger.
3. The title and instructions on the upper part of each page should be left intact.
4. Do not exceed the maximum number of pages specified in the instructions. Therefore, if there are any blank page(s),leave them as they are (do not delete any page).

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Scientific Research (A) (General) 7
2. Applicant’s Ability to Conduct the Research and the Research Environment

Descriptions of (1) applicant’s hitherto research activities (including main research achievements), and (2) research environments including
research facilities and equipment, research materials, etc. relevant to the conduct of the proposed research should be given within 2 pages toshow the feasibility of the research plan by the applicant (PI) (and Co-I(s), if any).
If the applicant has conducted any international efforts related to his/her research plan (such as his/her records of joint international researchand research history in overseas institutions), they should be included as necessary in “(1) applicant’s hitherto research activities”. Also, if theapplicant has taken leave of absence from research activity for some period, he/she may choose to write about it therein.

*Delete this entire text box when completing this form.

* Note:1.

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The description in this column is to explain the feasibility of the research plan. On citing researchachievements (research papers, books, patents, invited talks, etc.) they should be given not as an
exhaustive list but as supporting evidence to prove the applicant’s ability to conduct the proposed
research.
Sufficient information should be given so that the reviewers can identify the research achievements.
（In the case of a research paper, for example, the relevant information, including the title of the paper,
the author(s), the title and the volume of the journal, the publication year, and the pages of the article
should be given; in the case of a book, the bibliographic and other information should be provided.）
The research papers that can be cited are only those already published or accepted for publication.

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Scientific Research (A) (General) 9
3. Issues Relevant to the Protection of Human Right and Compliance with Laws and Regulations(cf. Application Procedures for Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research)

If the proposed research involves such issues that require obtaining the consent and/or cooperation of third parties, consideration inhandling of personal information, or actions related bioethics and/or biosafety, including the laws, regulations and the guidelines in
the country/region(s) where the joint international research is to be conducted, describe the measures and actions planned to be taken
in responding to these issues within 1 page.
This provision applies to research activities that would require approval by an internal or external ethical jury, such as research
involving handling of personal information from questionnaire surveys, interviews and/or behavior surveys, including personal
histories and images, handling of donated specimens, human genome analysis, recombinant DNA, and experimentation with animals.
If the activities of the proposed research do not fall under such categories, enter “N/A (not applicable)”.

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4. Items to be Entered When New Application is Made in the Fiscal Year Previous to the
Final Year of the Research Period of an On-Going KAKENHI Project(For an application that comes under this category, this column is a mandatory entry. (cf. Application Procedures for Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research))

The applicant should give within 1 page: (1) the relevant information on the on-going project (for which FY2024 is the final year of theresearch period) including the original plan at the time of application/adoption and the research accomplishment such as new knowledge
acquired, and (2) the reason why he/she is submitting this new proposal for FY2025 on top of the on-going project (in terms of the developmentof the on-going research, necessity of new research budget, etc.). If not applicable, leave this page blank. (Do not eliminate the page.)

Research Category

Project
NumberTitle of the Research Project

Research
PeriodFY___ toFY2025The original plan at the time of application/adoption and the research accomplishment of the ongoing project.

The reason for submission of this new proposal.

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Form S-13: Research Proposal Document (forms to be uploaded)

Scientific Research (B) (General) 1

1. Research Objectives, Research Method, etc.

This research proposal will be reviewed in the Basic Section of the applicant’s choice. In filling this application form, refer to the Application
Procedures for Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research -KAKENHI-.
Research objectives, research method, etc. should be described within 5 pages.
A succinct summary of the research proposal should be given at the beginning.
The main text should give descriptions, in concrete and clear terms, of (1) scientific background of the proposed research, the circumstancesleading to the conception of the proposed research, and the “key scientific question” comprising the core of the research plan, (2) the purpose,scientific originality, and creativity of the research project, (3) research trends in the relevant area and the positioning of this research in thearea, (4) what will be elucidated, and to what extent and how will it be pursued during the research period, (5) preparation status towards
achievement of the purpose of the research project, and (6) what sort of internationality this proposed research has (e.g. it will be a futureworld-leading research project, it will contribute to the development of global research projects through collaboration, it will create high value
as a research project unique to Japan, etc.).
If the proposed research project involves Co-Investigator(s) (Co-I(s)), a concrete description of the role-sharing between the Principal
Investigator (PI) and the Co-I(s) should be given.

[SUMMARY]
Notes to observe when preparing the Research Proposal Document*Delete this entire text box when completing this form.

Note 1：
1. Read and understand the following important notes carefully before preparing your Research Proposal Document.
KAKENHI funding aims to promote scientific research in all fields based on original ideas of researchers. The grants provide
financial support for creative and pioneering research projects that will become the foundation of social development.
In KAKENHI, research theme setting is at the applicant’s discretion. As such, KAKENHI research proposals are evaluated based not
only on their scientific significance, but also on their originality and creativity. Accordingly, in the Research Proposal Document
forms for the “Scientific Research”, “Early-Career Scientists” and “Research Activity Start-up” categories, applicants are required tostate:
What kind of key scientific question(s) is set against the relevant scientific background (such as research trends and new[MAIN TEXT]
developments)?

What are the scientific originality and creativity of the proposal?

What was the circumstances leading to the conception of the research idea?

What are the research trends (domestic and overseas) and the positioning of this research in the relevant field?

In the review process, research proposals will be screened either by Comprehensive Review or Two-Stage Document Review.
Reviewers strive to grasp the essence of the proposed research through exchange of opinions among them, evaluate such merits asscientific significance, originality and creativity, and comprehensively place their judgments taking account of the feasibility of theresearch plan and the applicant’s ability to conduct research.
In applying for KAKENHI, applicants are advised to take note of the above, and to read the Application Procedures for Grants-in-Aid
for Scientific Research and the explanations of review criteria and the annotations in the application form in preparing their Research
Proposal Documents, so that the scientific merits and other points in the research proposal will be appropriately conveyed to thereviewers.

Note 2:
1. Read the “Procedures for Preparing and Entering a Research Proposal Document” before preparing this form.
2. Complete the form using font size 10-point or larger.
3. The title and instructions on the upper part of each page should be left intact.
4. Do not exceed the maximum number of pages specified in the instructions. Therefore, if there are any blank page(s),leave them as they are (do not delete any page).

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2. Applicant’s Ability to Conduct the Research and the Research Environment

Descriptions of (1) applicant’s hitherto research activities (including main research achievements), and (2) research environments including
research facilities and equipment, research materials, etc. relevant to the conduct of the proposed research should be given within 2 pages toshow the feasibility of the research plan by the applicant (PI) (and Co-I(s), if any).
If the applicant has conducted any international efforts related to his/her research plan (such as his/her records of joint international researchand research history in overseas institutions), they should be included as necessary in “(1) applicant’s hitherto research activities”. Also, if theapplicant has taken leave of absence from research activity for some period, he/she may choose to write about it therein.

*Delete this entire text box when completing this form.

* Note:1.

2.

3.

The description in this column is to explain the feasibility of the research plan. On citing researchachievements (research papers, books, patents, invited talks, etc.) they should be given not as an
exhaustive list but as supporting evidence to prove the applicant’s ability to conduct the proposed
research.
Sufficient information should be given so that the reviewers can identify the research achievements.
(In the case of a research paper, for example, the relevant information, including the title of the paper,
the author(s), the title and the volume of the journal, the publication year, and the pages of the article
should be given; in the case of a book, the bibliographic and other information should be provided.）
The research papers that can be cited are only those already published or accepted for publication.

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Scientific Research (B) (General) 8
3. Issues Relevant to the Protection of Human Right and Compliance with Laws and Regulations(cf. Application Procedures for Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research)

If the proposed research involves such issues that require obtaining the consent and/or cooperation of third parties, consideration inhandling of personal information, or actions related bioethics and/or biosafety, including the laws, regulations and the guidelines in
the country/region(s) where the joint international research is to be conducted, describe the measures and actions planned to be taken
in responding to these issues within 1 page.
This provision applies to research activities that would require approval by an internal or external ethical jury, such as research
involving handling of personal information from questionnaire surveys, interviews and/or behavior surveys, including personal
histories and images, handling of donated specimens, human genome analysis, recombinant DNA, and experimentation with animals.
If the activities of the proposed research do not fall under such categories, enter “N/A (not applicable)”.

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Scientific Research (B) (General) 9
4. Items to be Entered When New Application is Made in the Fiscal Year Previous to the
Final Year of the Research Period of an On-Going KAKENHI Project(For an application that comes under this category, this column is a mandatory entry. (cf. Application Procedures for Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research))

The applicant should give within 1 page: (1) the relevant information on the on-going project (for which FY2024 is the final year of theresearch period) including the original plan at the time of application/adoption and the research accomplishment such as new knowledge
acquired, and (2) the reason why he/she is submitting this new proposal for FY2025 on top of the on-going project (in terms of the developmentof the on-going research, necessity of new research budget, etc.). If not applicable, leave this page blank. (Do not delete the page.)

Research Category

Project
NumberTitle of the Research Project

Research
PeriodFY___ toFY2025The original plan at the time of application/adoption and the research accomplishment of the ongoing project.

The reason for submission of this new proposal.

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基盤研究（Ｂ）（一般）１０−（

研究経費とその必要性（金額単位：千円）

設備備品費の明細
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基盤研究（Ｂ）（一般）１１−（）（金額単位：千円）
国内旅費の明細年度事項

外国旅費の明細
金額

事項

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④Mandatory① Click [Confirm and amend researcher details] from a pull-down menu for the researcher
name shown at the upper right corner of the e-Rad top page.
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③ Fill in the necessary items for (1) Research expenses other than e-Rad and (2)concurrent positions, participation in a foreign recruitment program, position of36

professor emeritus without employment contract, etc. Add lines by clicking [Add line] ifnecessary.
④ Confirm that you have properly reported the items listed in ③ to your affiliatedinstitution and tick the box in “(3) Pledge status.” You cannot make application if you
have not ticked the box.

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Form S-14: Research Proposal Document (forms to be uploaded)

Scientific Research (C) (General) 1

1. Research Objectives, Research Method, etc.

This research proposal will be reviewed in the Basic Section of the applicant’s choice. In filling this application form, refer to the Application
Procedures for Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research -KAKENHI-.
Research objectives, research method, etc. should be described within 4 pages.
A succinct summary of the research proposal should be given at the beginning.
The main text should give descriptions, in concrete and clear terms, of (1) scientific background of the proposed research, the circumstancesleading to the conception of the proposed research, and the “key scientific question” comprising the core of the research plan, (2) the purpose,scientific originality, and creativity of the research project, (3) research trends in the relevant area and the positioning of this research in thearea, (4) what will be elucidated, and to what extent and how will it be pursued during the research period, (5) preparation status towards
achievement of the purpose of the research project., and (6) what sort of internationality this proposed research has (e.g. it will be a futureworld-leading research project, it will contribute to the development of global research projects through collaboration, it will create high value
as a research project unique to Japan, etc.).
If the proposed research project involves Co-Investigator(s) (Co-I(s)), a concrete description of the role-sharing between the Principal
Investigator (PI) and the Co-I(s) should be given.

[SUMMARY]

Notes to observe when preparing the Research Proposal Document*Delete this entire text box when completing this form

Note 1：
1. Read and understand the following important notes carefully before preparing your Research Proposal Document.
KAKENHI funding aims to promote scientific research in all fields based on original ideas of researchers. The grants provide
financial support for creative and pioneering research projects that will become the foundation of social development.
In KAKENHI, research theme setting is at the applicant’s discretion. As such, KAKENHI research proposals are evaluated based not
only on their scientific significance, but also on their originality and creativity. Accordingly, in the Research Proposal Document
forms for the “Scientific Research”, “Early-Career Scientists” and “Research Activity Start-up” categories, applicants are required tostate:[MAINTEXT]
What kind of key scientific question(s) is set against the relevant scientific background (such as research trends and new
developments)?
What are the scientific originality and creativity of the proposal?
What was the circumstances leading to the conception of the research idea?
What are the research trends (domestic and overseas) and the positioning of this research in the relevant field?
In the review process, research proposals will be screened either by Comprehensive Review or Two-Stage Document Review.
Reviewers strive to grasp the essence of the proposed research through exchange of opinions among them, evaluate such merits asscientific significance, originality and creativity, and comprehensively place their judgments taking account of the feasibility of theresearch plan and the applicant’s ability to conduct research.
In applying for KAKENHI, applicants are advised to take note of the above, and to read the Application Procedures for Grants-in-Aid
for Scientific Research and the explanations of review criteria and the annotations in the application form in preparing their Research
Proposal Documents, so that the scientific merits and other points in the research proposal will be appropriately conveyed to thereviewers.

Note 2:
1. Read the “Procedures for Preparing and Entering a Research Proposal Document” before preparing this form.
2. Complete the form using font size 10-point or larger.
3. The title and instructions on the upper part of each page should be left intact.
4. Do not exceed the maximum number of pages specified in the instructions. Therefore, if there are any blank page(s),leave them as they are (do not delete any page).

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Scientific Research (C) (General) 2[1. Research Objectives, Research Method, etc. (continued from the previous page)]41

Scientific Research (C) (General) 3[1. Research Objectives, Research Method, etc. (continued from the previous page)]42

Scientific Research (C) (General) 4[1. Research Objectives, Research Method, etc. (continued from the previous page)]43

Scientific Research (C) (General) 5
2. Applicant’s Ability to Conduct the Research and the Research Environment

Descriptions of (1) applicant’s hitherto research activities (including main research achievements), and (2) research environments including
research facilities and equipment, research materials, etc. relevant to the conduct of the proposed research should be given within 2 pages toshow the feasibility of the research plan by the applicant (PI) (and Co-I(s), if any).
If the applicant has conducted any international efforts related to his/her research plan (such as his/her records of joint international researchand research history in overseas institutions), they should be included as necessary in “(1) applicant’s hitherto research activities”. Also, if theapplicant has taken leave of absence from research activity for some period, he/she may choose to write about it therein.

*Delete this entire text box when completing this form.

* Note:1.

2.
3.

The description in this column is to explain the feasibility of the research plan. On citing researchachievements (research papers, books, patents, invited talks, etc.) they should be given not as an
exhaustive list but as supporting evidence to prove the applicant’s ability to conduct the proposed
research.
Sufficient information should be given so that the reviewers can identify the research achievements.
（In the case of a research paper, for example, the relevant information, including the title of the paper,
the author(s), the title and the volume of the journal, the publication year, and the pages of the article
should be given; in the case of a book, the bibliographic and other information should be provided.）
The research papers that can be cited are only those already published or accepted for publication.

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Scientific Research (C) (General) 6[2. Applicant’s Ability to Conduct the Research and the Research Environment (continued from the previous page)]45

Scientific Research (C) (General) 7
3. Issues Relevant to the Protection of Human Right and Compliance with Laws and Regulations(cf. Application Procedures for Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research)

If the proposed research involves such issues that require obtaining the consent and/or cooperation of third parties, consideration inhandling of personal information, or actions related bioethics and/or biosafety, including the laws, regulations and the guidelines in
the country/region(s) where the joint international research is to be conducted, describe the measures and actions planned to be taken
in responding to these issues within 1 page.
This provision applies to research activities that would require approval by an internal or external ethical jury, such as research
involving handling of personal information from questionnaire surveys, interviews and/or behavior surveys, including personal
histories and images, handling of donated specimens, human genome analysis, recombinant DNA, and experimentation with animals.
If the activities of the proposed research do not fall under such categories, enter “N/A (not applicable)”.

46

Scientific Research (C) (General) 8
4. Items to be Entered When New Application is Made in the Fiscal Year Previous to the
Final Year of the Research Period of an On-Going KAKENHI Project(For an application that comes under this category, this column is a mandatory entry. (cf. Application Procedures for Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research))

The applicant should give within 1 page: (1) the relevant information on the on-going project (for which FY2025 is the final year of theresearch period) including the original plan at the time of application/adoption and the research accomplishment such as new knowledge
acquired, and (2) the reason why he/she is submitting this new proposal for FY2024 on top of the on-going project (in terms of the developmentof the on-going research, necessity of new research budget, etc.). If not applicable, leave this page blank. (Do not delete the page.)

Research Category

Project
NumberTitle of the Research Project

Research
PeriodFY___ toFY2025The original plan at the time of application/adoption and the research accomplishment of the ongoing project.

The reason for submission of this new proposal.

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基盤研究（Ｃ）（一般）９−（

研究経費とその必要性（金額単位：千円）

設備備品費の明細
年度

品名・仕様

）

消耗品費の明細
設置機関

数量

設備備品費、消耗品費の必要性

48

単価

金額

事項

金額

基盤研究（Ｃ）（一般）１０−（）（金額単位：千円）
国内旅費の明細年度事項

外国旅費の明細
金額

事項

人件費・謝金の明細
金額

旅費、人件費・謝金、その他の必要性

49

事項

金額

その他の明細事項

金額

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<e-Rad Modify Researcher Details page>

②

③

③

④Mandatory① Click [Confirm and amend researcher details] from a pull-down menu for the researcher
name shown at the upper right corner of the e-Rad top page.
② Click the [Main research institution] tab on the “Modify Researcher Details” page.
③ Fill in the necessary items for (1) Research expenses other than e-Rad and (2)concurrent positions, participation in a foreign recruitment program, position of51

professor emeritus without employment contract, etc. Add lines by clicking [Add line] ifnecessary.
④ Confirm that you have properly reported the items listed in ③ to your affiliatedinstitution and tick the box in “(3) Pledge status.” You cannot make application if you
have not ticked the box.

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機関番号 研究種目番号 応募区分番号00000

令和X(20XX)年度

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−

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令和XX年 XX月XX日
X版

新規
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若手研究

小区分
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氏名

(フリガナ)(漢字等)

所属研究機関
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学

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（千円） 設備備品費

令和X年度
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端数は切り
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令和X年度
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令和X年度
令和X年度
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使用内訳（千円）
消耗品費
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人件費・謝金その他

Form S-21: Research Proposal Document (forms to be uploaded)

Early-Career Scientists 1

1. Research Objectives, Research Method, etc.

This research proposal will be reviewed in the Basic Section of the applicant’s choice. In filling this application form, refer to the Application
Procedures for Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research-KAKENHI-.
Research objectives, research method, etc. should be described within 4 pages.
A succinct summary of the research proposal should be given at the beginning.
The main text should give descriptions, in concrete and clear terms, of (1) scientific background of the proposed research, the circumstancesleading to the conception of the proposed research, and the “key scientific question” comprising the core of the research plan, (2) the purpose,scientific originality, and creativity of the research project, (3) domestic and overseas trends related to the proposed research and the positioningof this research in the relevant field, (4) what will be elucidated, and to what extent and how will it be pursued during the research period, and(5) preparation status towards achievement of the purpose of the research project.

[SUMMARY]

Notes to observe when preparing the Research Proposal Document*Delete this entire text box when completing this form.

Note 1：
1. Read and understand the following important notes carefully before preparing your Research Proposal Document.
KAKENHI funding aims to promote scientific research in all fields based on original ideas of researchers. The grants provide
financial support for creative and pioneering research projects that will become the foundation of social development.
In KAKENHI, research theme setting is at the applicant’s discretion. As such, KAKENHI research proposals are evaluated based not
only on their scientific significance, but also on their originality and creativity. Accordingly, in the Research Proposal Document
forms for the “Scientific Research”, “Early-Career Scientists” and “Research Activity Start-up” categories, applicants are required to[MAINstate:
TEXT]

What kind of key scientific question(s) is set against the relevant scientific background (such as research trends and newWhat are the scientific originality and creativity of the proposal?

What was the circumstances leading to the conception of the research idea?

What are the research trends (domestic and overseas) and the positioning of this research in the relevant field?

developments)?

In the review process, research proposals will be screened either by Comprehensive Review or Two-Stage Document Review.
Reviewers strive to grasp the essence of the proposed research through exchange of opinions among them, evaluate such merits asscientific significance, originality and creativity, and comprehensively place their judgments taking account of the feasibility of theresearch plan and the applicant’s ability to conduct research.
In applying for KAKENHI, applicants are advised to take note of the above, and to read the Application Procedures for Grants-in-Aid
for Scientific Research and the explanations of review criteria and the annotations in the application form in preparing their Research
Proposal Documents, so that the scientific merits and other points in the research proposal will be appropriately conveyed to thereviewers.

Note 2:
1. Read the “Procedures for Preparing and Entering a Research Proposal Document” before preparing this form.
2. Complete the form using font size 10-point or larger.
3. The title and instructions on the upper part of each page should be left intact.
4. Do not exceed the maximum number of pages specified in the instructions. Therefore, if there are any blank page(s),leave them as they are (do not delete any page).

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Early-Career Scientists 2[1. Research Objectives, Research Method, etc. (continued from the previous page)]55

Early-Career Scientists 3[1. Research Objectives, Research Method, etc. (continued from the previous page)]56

Early-Career Scientists 4[1. Research Objectives, Research Method, etc. (continued from the previous page)]57

Early-Career Scientists 5
2. Applicant’s Ability to Conduct the Research and the Research Environment

Descriptions of (1) applicant’s hitherto research activities (including main research achievements), and (2) research environments including
research facilities and equipment, research materials, etc. relevant to the conduct of the proposed research should be given within 2 pages toshow the feasibility of the research plan by the applicant (Principal Investigator).
If the applicant has conducted any international efforts related to his/her research plan (such as his/her records of joint international researchand research history in overseas institutions), they should be included as necessary in “(1) applicant’s hitherto research activities”. Also, if theapplicant has taken leave of absence from research activity for some period, he/she may choose to write about it therein.

*Delete this entire text box when completing this form.

* Note:1.

2.
3.

The description in this column is to explain the feasibility of the research plan. On citing researchachievements (research papers, books, patents, invited talks, etc.) they should be given not as an
exhaustive list but as supporting evidence to prove the applicant’s ability to conduct the proposed
research.
Sufficient information should be given so that the reviewers can identify the research achievements.
（In the case of a research paper, for example, the relevant information, including the title of the paper,
the author(s), the title and the volume of the journal, the publication year, and the pages of the article
should be given; in the case of a book, the bibliographic and other information should be provided.）
The research papers that can be cited are only those already published or accepted for publication.

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Early-Career Scientists 6[2. Applicant’s Ability to Conduct the Research and the Research Environment (continued from the previous page)]59

Early-Career Scientists 7
3. Issues Relevant to the Protection of Human Right and Compliance with Laws and Regulations(cf. Application Procedures for Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research)

If the proposed research involves such issues that require obtaining the consent and/or cooperation of third parties, consideration inhandling of personal information, or actions related bioethics and/or biosafety, including the laws, regulations and the guidelines in
the country/region(s) where the joint international research is to be conducted, describe the measures and actions planned to be taken
in responding to these issues within 1 page.
This provision applies to research activities that would require approval by an internal or external ethical jury, such as research
involving handling of personal information from questionnaire surveys, interviews and/or behavior surveys, including personal
histories and images, handling of donated specimens, human genome analysis, recombinant DNA, and experimentation with animals.
If the activities of the proposed research do not fall under such categories, enter “N/A (not applicable)”.

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若手研究８−（

研究経費とその必要性（金額単位：千円）

設備備品費の明細
年度

品名・仕様

）

消耗品費の明細
設置機関

数量

設備備品費、消耗品費の必要性

61

単価

金額

事項

金額

若手研究９−（）（金額単位：千円）
国内旅費の明細年度事項

外国旅費の明細
金額

事項

人件費・謝金の明細
金額

旅費、人件費・謝金、その他の必要性

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<e-Rad Modify Researcher Details page>

②

③

③

④Mandatory① Click [Confirm and amend researcher details] from a pull-down menu for the researcher
name shown at the upper right corner of the e-Rad top page.
② Click the [Main research institution] tab on the “Modify Researcher Details” page.
③ Fill in the necessary items for (1) Research expenses other than e-Rad and (2)concurrent positions, participation in a foreign recruitment program, position of64

professor emeritus without employment contract, etc. Add lines by clicking [Add line] ifnecessary.
④ Confirm that you have properly reported the items listed in ③ to your affiliatedinstitution and tick the box in “(3) Pledge status.” You cannot make application if you
have not ticked the box.

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FY2025 Procedures for Preparing and Entering a Research Proposal Document for“Challenging Research (Pioneering)” (New Proposal)
Applicants for the KAKENHI should fill in this Research Proposal Document, giving details of the research projectbased on the Application Procedures, and submit it to the Independent Administrative Legal Entity Japan Society for
the Promotion of Science (hereinafter referred to as JSPS) prior to application. This Research Proposal Document isused as a review material at the JSPS Scientific Research Grant Committee.
The applicant should fill in the form correctly, while taking the following points into account.
When the application is adopted as a result of the review at the Scientific Research Grant Committee, a notice concerning
the provisional grant decision will be issued. By the form of the formal application for grant delivery, the submission
based on the notice will be done. The KAKENHI will be disbursed if the research plan, etc. are acknowledged as
appropriate.

Items to be noted*

This Procedures for Preparing and Entering is to be used to prepare Research Proposal Document for“Challenging Research (Pioneering)” reviewed by the “Medium-sized Section” as “New Application”.

* When preparing the Research Proposal Document, the Principal Investigator should make the preparations
with responsibility, in accordance with the rules set forth in the Application Procedures.
* Characters and symbols in 11-point font size or larger (10-point or larger in English) should be used in themain text, considering a large number of application forms for research project will be reviewed.
* The Research Proposal Document consists of “items to be entered in the website” and “forms to be uploaded”.
* Make sure that the title of each column is at the top of the page. Also, do not exceed the number of pages
specified for each item. As a result of filling according to the instructions of each item, blank pages may begenerated but in that case, do not delete them.
* The sentences important notes on the form should be deleted but do not delete other instructions and boxes.
* Research Proposal Document prepared in English will be accepted.
* Before submitting, be sure to check whether the contents of the Research Proposal Document converted to
the PDF file and the content shown in the "Status of Application and Acquisition of Research Grants” column
are complete (missing characters, charts, garbled characters, etc.).

I. Research Proposal Document (items to be entered in the website)
The following items are “to be entered in the website” of the “Research Proposal Document”. When preparing theirapplications, Principal Investigators should access the JSPS Electronic Application System for Projects Funded by
KAKENHI (hereinafter referred to as “Electronic Application System”) using their ID and password for the “CrossMinisterial Research and Development Management System (e-Rad)”, which has been provided by the research
institution to which they belong, and directly enter their data.
The items to be entered in the website constitute the first part (“Section desired the review”, “Name of Principal
Investigator (PI)”, etc.) and the second part (“Research Expenditures and Their Necessity”, “The Status ofApplication and Acquisition of Research Grants”) of the Research Proposal Document that is prepared using the66Electronic Application System.
The “Status of Application and Acquisition of Research Grants” column will not be shown in the Research Proposal
Document PDF file. Instead, the content shown on the electronic application system will be reviewed.
For procedures for entering items to be entered in the website, refer to the “FY2025 Procedures for Preparing andEntering a Research Proposal Document” (items to be entered in the website) (“Scientific Research (A/B/C)”,“Challenging Research (Pioneering/Exploratory)”, “Early-Career Scientists”).
○ Items to be entered in the Website (First half)“Research Project Information”
・ Section desired the review
・ Name of the Principal Investigator・ Position, Academic Unit (School, Faculty, etc.), and Research Institution
・ Title of the Research Project・ Research Abstract
・ Request for Disclosure
・ Project Members (PI and Co-Investigator(s) (Co-I(s)))○ Items to be entered in the Website (Second half)“Research Expenditures and Their Necessity”
・ Research Expenditure
・ Details of Equipment Costs
・ Details of Consumables Expenses
・ Details of Travel Expenses, Personnel Cost/Honoraria and Miscellaneous Expenses“The Status of Application and Acquisition of Research Grants”
・ The Status of Application and Acquisition of Research Grants

II. Research Proposal Document (forms to be uploaded)
As for this research category, two kinds of form need to be prepared, which are the [Form S-41-1] constitute of the“Research Proposal Document (Outline)” and the [Form S-41-2] constitute of the “Research Proposal Document(Main body)”
The Principal Investigator should download the “Research Proposal Document (forms to be uploaded)” from the
JSPS website for Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research, and fill it in. He/She should then access the “Electronic
Application System”, and upload the filled-in file to the “Electronic Application System”. (Only files under 5MB
can be attached.)
When preparing the Overall Research Plan, the instructions given below and the instructions given in each column
should be observed. The margin of style is set with upper 20 mm, lower 20 mm, left 25 mm, and right 25 mm. Do
not change the setting margins because there is a risk of missing characters etc. when preparing the review material.

671. [Form S-41-1]
・ “Summary of Research Proposal Document” column
The description should be given in accordance with the instruction specified in the Research Proposal Document. In
this research category, the preliminary screening will be conducted using only the “Research Proposal Document(Outline)” which consists of this form and the first half of the Research Proposal Document (items to be entered in
the Website). Preliminary screening will not be conducted for any Review Section with a small number ofapplications. It is necessary to prepare this form and the [Form S-41-2] separately since this form is unable to bereferred in the document review and the panel review. For example, the necessary figures should be drawn on eachform separately since the figures on this form are unable to be cited on the [Form S-41-2].
2. [Form S-41-2]
This form constitutes a middle part of the Research Proposal Document (Main body) in the PDF file.
(1) “Research Objectives and Research Method”, “Significance as Challenging Research (Reason for applying
for this research category)”, “Applicant’s Ability to Conduct the Research” column
The description should be given in accordance with the instruction specified in the Research Proposal Document.
The "Applicant's Ability to Conduct the Research" column does not require you to describe the details of researchachievements (research papers, books, patents, invited talks, etc.) exhaustively. On citing papers etc. as necessary,for example, in the case of an article, fill in the information such as the title of the paper, the author(s), the title andthe volume of the journal, the publication year, and the pages of the article so that the reviewers can identify the
paper. If the applicant has records of joint international research and research history in overseas institutions, etc.,
they should be included as necessary.
In the “Research Objectives and Research Method” column, etc., provide information on the Research Collaborators
as necessary in describing the overall research plan.
(2) “Issues Relevant to the Protection of Human Right and Compliance with Laws and Regulations” column
Enter in accordance with the instruction specified in the Research Proposal Document. If the proposed research does
not fall under such categories, enter “N/A (not applicable)”.
* When entering in the column of “Research Expenditure and Their Necessity” and “The Status of Application andAcquisition of Research Grants”, refer to the “FY2025 Procedures for Preparing and Entering a Research Proposal
Document (items to be entered in the website) (“Scientific Research (A/B/C)”, “Challenging Research(Pioneering/Exploratory)”, “Early-Career Scientists”).

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年度

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Form S-41-1: Research Proposal Document (forms to be uploaded)
Challenging Research (Pioneering) (Outline) 1
Summary of Research Proposal Document

The summary should include the contents of “1. Research Objectives and Research Method”, “2. Significance as Challenging
Research (Reason for applying for this research category)”, and “3. Applicant’s Ability to Conduct the Research” in the
research proposal document within 2 pages.
* In this research category, the preliminary screening will be conducted using only the “Research Proposal Document(Outline)” which consists of this form and the first half of the Research Proposal Document (items to be entered in the Website). Preliminary screening will not be conducted for any Review Section with a small number of applications. Take note that thisform is unable to be referred at the document review and the panel review.

Notes to observe when preparing the Research Proposal Document*Delete this entire text box when completing this form.

* Note 1:
1. This research category calls for a challenging research with the potential of radicallytransforming the existing research framework and/or changing the research direction.
Make sure that your research plan is consistent with the purpose of the research category.
2. Proposals submitted to the research category Challenging Research (Pioneering) will be
reviewed in the pertaining Medium-sized Section of the Review Section Table. The
Research Proposal Document should be prepared in such a way that its content is easily
understood by reviewers who are from a different area with consideration that it will be
reviewed from diverse viewpoints by a review committee consisting of reviewers withdifferent backgrounds.
3. In the research category Challenging Research (Pioneering), the preliminary screening
will be conducted only by the “Research Proposal Document (Outline)” which is madeup by adding the first half of the Research Proposal Document (items to be entered in theWebsite) to the form (“Outline of Research Proposal Document” column) (Preliminary
screening will not be conducted for any Review Section with a small number ofapplications). Take note that this form is unable to be referred at the document review
and the panel review.
* Note 2:
1. Read the “Procedures for Preparing and Entering a Research Proposal Document”
before preparing this form.
2. Complete the form using font size 10-point or larger.
3. The title and instructions on the upper part of each page should be left intact.
4. Do not exceed the maximum number of pages specified in the instructions. Therefore, if
there are any blank page(s), leave them as they are (do not delete any page).

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旅費
人件費・謝金

令和X年度
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千円未満の
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Form S-41-2: Research Proposal Document (forms to be uploaded)
Challenging Research (Pioneering) 1
1. Research Objectives and Research Method
This research category is reviewed by the Medium-sized Section of the Review Section Table. Please note that yourResearch Proposal Document is reviewed by review committee in a wide range of fields from a multilateral perspective.
Describe the following points focused on concretely and clearly within 3 pages.
1. Objectives of this research
2. Research Method that the objective can be achieved (including each role of Researchers in Project Members List andResearch Collaborators).
3. Status on the current research environment such as research facilities, equipment, research materials, etc. used to
implement this research (In the case that the research environment changes greatly due to transfer or retirement during
the research period, securing place and implementation method etc. should be described.

Notes to observe when preparing the Research Proposal Document*Delete this entire text box when completing this form.

* Note 1:
1. This research category calls for a challenging research with the potential of radicallytransforming the existing research framework and/or changing the research direction. Make
sure that your research plan is consistent with the purpose of the research category.
2. Proposals submitted to the research category Challenging Research (Pioneering) will be
reviewed in the pertaining Medium-sized Section of the Review Section Table. The Research
Proposal Document should be prepared in such a way that its content is easily understoodby reviewers who are from a different area with consideration that it will be reviewed fromdiverse viewpoints by a review committee consisting of reviewers with different backgrounds.
3. In the research category Challenging Research (Pioneering), the preliminary screening will
be conducted only by the “Research Proposal Document (Outline)” which is made up by
adding the first half of the Research Proposal Document (items to be entered in the Website)
to the form S-41-1 (“Outline of Research Proposal Document” column) (Preliminary
screening will not be conducted for any Review Section with a small number of applications).
4. It is necessary to prepare the form S-41-1 (“Outline of Research Proposal Document”
column) and this form separately since the form S-41-1 (“Outline of Research Proposal
Document” column) is unable to be referred in the document review and the panel review.
For example, the necessary figures should be drawn on each form separately since thefigures on the form S-41-1 (“Outline of Research Proposal Document” column) are unable
to be cited on this form.
* Note 2:
1. Read the “Procedures for Preparing and Entering a Research Proposal Document” before
preparing this form.
2. Complete the form using font size 10-point or larger.
3. The title and instructions on the upper part of each page should be left intact.
4. Do not exceed the maximum number of pages specified in the instructions. Therefore, if there
are any blank page(s), leave them as they are (do not delete any page).

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Challenging Research (Pioneering) 4
2. Significance as Challenging Research (Reason for applying for this research category)This research category calls for a challenging research with the potential of radically transforming the existing research framework and/orchanging the research direction.
Describe the following points within 1 page.
1. Applicant’s research background and history leading to the conception of this research proposal based on applicant’s hitherto research activities
2. Based on the current research situation, what significance does this research concept have as a challenging research

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3. Applicant’s Ability to Conduct the Research
Describe the concrete contents of applicant’s hitherto research activities (including main research achievements) etc. within
1 page to show applicant's ability to conduct the proposed research. If necessary, applicant may include those not directly
related to proposed research. Moreover, if the applicant has records of joint international research and research history inoverseas institutions, etc., they should be included as necessary, and if the applicant has taken leave of absence from research
activity for some period, he/she may choose to write about it therein.

*Delete this entire text box when completing this form.

* Note:1.

The description in this column is to explain the feasibility of the research plan. On citing
research achievements (research papers, books, patents, invited talks, etc.) they should begiven not as an exhaustive list but as supporting evidence to prove the applicant’s ability to
conduct the proposed research.
2. Sufficient information should be given so that the reviewers can identify the researchachievements.
（In the case of a research paper, for example, the relevant information, including the title ofthe paper, the author(s), the title and the volume of the journal, the publication year, and thepages of the article should be given; in the case of a book, the bibliographic and otherinformation should be provided.）
3. The research papers that can be cited are only those already published or accepted for
publication.

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4. Issues Relevant to the Protection of Human Right and Compliance with Laws and Regulations(cf. Application Procedures for Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research)

If the proposed research involves such issues that require obtaining the consent and/or cooperation of third parties, consideration inhandling of personal information, or actions related bioethics and/or biosafety, including the laws, regulations and the guidelines in
the country/region(s) where the joint international research is to be conducted, describe the measures and actions planned to be taken
in responding to these issues within 1 page.
This provision applies to research activities that would require approval by an internal or external ethical jury, such as research
involving handling of personal information from questionnaire surveys, interviews and/or behavior surveys, including personal
histories and images, handling of donated specimens, human genome analysis, recombinant DNA, and experimentation with animals.
If the activities of the proposed research do not fall under such categories, enter “N/A (not applicable)”.

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④Mandatory① Click [Confirm and amend researcher details] from a pull-down menu for the researcher
name shown at the upper right corner of the e-Rad top page.
② Click the [Main research institution] tab on the “Modify Researcher Details” page.
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professor emeritus without employment contract, etc. Add lines by clicking [Add line] ifnecessary.
④ Confirm that you have properly reported the items listed in ③ to your affiliatedinstitution and tick the box in “(3) Pledge status.” You cannot make application if you
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FY2025 Procedures for Preparing and Entering a Research Proposal Document for“Challenging Research (Exploratory)” (New Proposal)
Applicants for the KAKENHI should fill in this Research Proposal Document, giving details of the research projectbased on the Application Procedures, and submit it to the Independent Administrative Legal Entity Japan Society for
the Promotion of Science (hereinafter referred to as JSPS) prior to application. This Research Proposal Document isused as a review material at the JSPS Scientific Research Grant Committee.
The applicant should fill in the form correctly, while taking the following points into account.
When the application is adopted as a result of the review at the Scientific Research Grant Committee, a notice concerning
the provisional grant decision will be issued. By the form of the formal application for grant delivery, the submission
based on the notice will be done. The KAKENHI will be disbursed if the research plan, etc. are acknowledged as
appropriate.

Items to be noted* This Procedures for Preparing and Entering is to be used to prepare Research Proposal Document for“Challenging Research (Exploratory)” reviewed by the “Medium-sized Section” as “New Application”.
* When preparing the Research Proposal Document, the Principal Investigator should make the preparations
with responsibility, in accordance with the rules set forth in the Application Procedures.
* Characters and symbols in 11-point font size or larger (10-point or larger in English) should be used in themain text, considering a large number of application forms for research project will be reviewed.
* The Research Proposal Document consists of “items to be entered in the website” and “forms to be uploaded”.
* Make sure that the title of each column is at the top of the page. Also, do not exceed the number of pages
specified for each item. As a result of filling according to the instructions of each item, blank pages may begenerated but in that case, do not delete them.
* The sentences important notes on the form should be deleted but do not delete other instructions and boxes.
* Research Proposal Document prepared in English will be accepted.
* Before submitting, be sure to check whether the contents of the Research Proposal Document converted to
the PDF file and the content shown in the "Status of Application and Acquisition of Research Grants” column
are complete (missing characters, charts, garbled characters, etc.).

I. Research Proposal Document (items to be entered in the website)
The following items are “to be entered in the website” of the “Research Proposal Document”. When preparing theirapplications, Principal Investigators should access the JSPS Electronic Application System for Projects Funded by
KAKENHI (hereinafter referred to as “Electronic Application System”) using their ID and password for the “CrossMinisterial Research and Development Management System (e-Rad)”, which has been provided by the research
institution to which they belong, and directly enter their data.
The items to be entered in the website constitute the first part (“Section desired the review”, “Name of Principal
Investigator (PI)”, etc.) and the second part (“Research Expenditures and Their Necessity”, “The Status ofApplication and Acquisition of Research Grants”) of the Research Proposal Document that is prepared using the86Electronic Application System.
The “Status of Application and Acquisition of Research Grants” column will not be shown in the Research Proposal
Document PDF file. Instead, the content shown on the electronic application system will be reviewed.
For procedures for entering items to be entered in the website, refer to the “FY2025 Procedures for Preparing andEntering a Research Proposal Document” (items to be entered in the website) (“Scientific Research (A/B/C)”,“Challenging Research (Pioneering/Exploratory)”, “Early-Career Scientists”).
○ Items to be entered in the Website (First half)“Research Project Information”
・ Section desired the review
・ Name of the Principal Investigator・ Position, Academic Unit (School, Faculty, etc.), and Research Institution
・ Title of the Research Project・ Research Abstract
・ Request for Disclosure
・ Project Members (PI and Co-Investigator(s) (Co-I(s)))○ Items to be entered in the Website (Second half)“Research Expenditures and Their Necessity”
・ Research Expenditure
・ Details of Equipment Costs
・ Details of Consumables Expenses
・ Details of Travel Expenses, Personnel Cost/Honoraria and Miscellaneous Expenses“The Status of Application and Acquisition of Research Grants”
・ The Status of Application and Acquisition of Research Grants

II. Research Proposal Document (forms to be uploaded)
As for this research category, two kinds of form need to be prepared, which are the [Form S-42-1] constitute of the“Research Proposal Document (Outline)” and the [Form S-42-2] constitute of the “Research Proposal Document(Main body)”
The Principal Investigator should download the “Research Proposal Document (forms to be uploaded)” from the
JSPS website for Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research, and fill it in. He/she should then access the “Electronic
Application System”, and upload the filled-in file to the “Electronic Application System”. (Only files under 5MB
can be attached.)
When preparing the Overall Research Plan, the instructions given below and the instructions given in each column
should be observed. The margin of style is set with upper 20 mm, lower 20 mm, left 25 mm, and right 25 mm. Do
not change the setting margins because there is a risk of missing characters etc. when preparing the review material.

871. [Form S-42-1]
・ “Summary of Research Proposal Document” column
The description should be given in accordance with the instruction specified in the Research Proposal Document. In
this research category, the preliminary screening will be conducted using only the “Research Proposal Document(Outline)” which consists of this form and the first half of the Research Proposal Document (items to be entered in
the Website). Preliminary screening will not be conducted for any Review Section with a small number ofapplications. It is necessary to prepare this form and the [Form S-42-2] separately since this form is unable to bereferred in the document review. For example, the necessary figures should be drawn on each form separately since
the figures on this form are unable to be cited on the [Form S-42-2].
2. [Form S-42-2]
This form constitutes a middle part of the Research Proposal Document (Main body) in the PDF file.
(1) “Research Objectives and Research Method, Applicant’s Ability to Conduct the Research”, “Significance as
Challenging Research (Reason for applying for this research category)”, column
The description should be given in accordance with the instruction specified in the Research Proposal Document.
The “Applicant's Ability to Conduct the Research” column does not require you to describe the details of researchachievements (research papers, books, patents, invited talks, etc.) exhaustively. On citing papers etc. as necessary,for example, in the case of an article, fill in the information such as the title of the paper, the author(s), the title andthe volume of the journal, the publication year, and the pages of the article so that the reviewers can identify the
paper. If the applicant has records of joint international research and research history in overseas institutions, etc.,
they should be included as necessary.
In the “Research Objectives and Research Method” column, etc., provide information on the Research Collaborators
as necessary in describing the overall research plan.
(2) “Issues Relevant to the Protection of Human Right and Compliance with Laws and Regulations” column
Enter in accordance with the instruction specified in the Research Proposal Document. If the proposed research does
not fall under such categories, enter “N/A (not applicable)”.
* When entering in the column of “Research Expenditure and Their Necessity” and “The Status of Application andAcquisition of Research Grants”, refer to the “FY2025 Procedures for Preparing and Entering a Research Proposal
Document (items to be entered in the website) (“Scientific Research (A/B/C)”, “Challenging Research(Pioneering/Exploratory)”, “Early-Career Scientists”).

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Form S-42-1: Research Proposal Document (forms to be uploaded)
Challenging Research (Exploratory) (Outline) 1
Summary of Research Proposal Document

The summary should include the contents of “1. Research Objectives and Research Method, Applicant’s Ability to Conduct
the Research” and “2. Significance as Challenging Research (Reason for applying for this research category)” in the research
proposal document within 2 pages.
* In this research category, the preliminary screening will be conducted using only the “Research Proposal Document(Outline)” which consists of this form and the first half of the Research Proposal Document (items to be entered in theWebsite). Preliminary screening will not be conducted for any Review Section with a small number of applications. Take
note that this form is unable to be referred at the document review.

Notes to observe when preparing the Research Proposal Document*Delete this entire text box when completing this form.

* Note 1:
1. This research category calls for a challenging research with the potential of radicallytransforming the existing research framework and/or changing the research direction. (Thescope of the (Exploratory) category encompasses research proposals that are highly
exploratory and/or are in their budding stages.) Make sure that your research plan isconsistent with the purpose of the research category.
2. Proposals submitted to the research category Challenging Research (Exploratory) will be
reviewed in the pertaining Medium-sized Section of the Review Section Table. The Research
Proposal Document should be prepared in such a way that its content is easily understoodby reviewers who are from a different area with consideration that it will be reviewed fromdiverse viewpoints by a review committee consisting of reviewers with different backgrounds.
3. In the research category Challenging Research (Exploratory), the preliminary screening will
be conducted only by the “Research Proposal Document (Outline)” which is made up by
adding the first half of the Research Proposal Document (items to be entered in the Website)
to the form (“Outline of Research Proposal Document” column) (Preliminary screening will
not be conducted for any Review Section with a small number of applications). Take notethat this form is unable to be referred at the document review.
* Note 2:
1. Read the “Procedures for Preparing and Entering a Research Proposal Document” before
preparing this form.
2. Complete the form using font size 10-point or larger.
3. The title and instructions on the upper part of each page should be left intact.
4. Do not exceed the maximum number of pages specified in the instructions. Therefore, if there
are any blank page(s), leave them as they are (do not delete any page).

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Form S-42-2: Research Proposal Document (forms to be uploaded)
Challenging Research (Exploratory) 1
1. Research Objectives and Research Method, Applicant’s Ability to Conduct the ResearchThis research category is reviewed by the Medium-sized Section of the Review Section Table. Please notethat your Research Proposal Document is reviewed by review committee in a wide range of fields from amultilateral perspective.
Describe the following points focused on concretely and clearly within 2 pages.
1. Objectives of this research
2. Research Method that the objective can be achieved (including each role of Researchers in Project Members
List and Research Collaborators).
3. Applicant’s Ability to Conduct the Research (If necessary, applicant may include those not directly related
to proposed research therin (i.e. the concrete contents of applicant’s hitherto research activities (including
main research achievements)). Moreover, if the applicant has records of joint international research andresearch history in overseas institutions, etc., they should be included as necessary.

Notes to observe when preparing the Research Proposal Document*Delete this entire text box when completing this form.

* Note 1:
1. This research category calls for a challenging research with the potential of radicallytransforming the existing research framework and/or changing the research direction. (Thescope of the (Exploratory) category encompasses research proposals that are highly
exploratory and/or are in their budding stages.) Make sure that your research plan isconsistent with the purpose of the research category.
2. Proposals submitted to the research category Challenging Research (Exploratory) will be
reviewed in the pertaining Medium-sized Section of the Review Section Table. The Research
Proposal Document should be prepared in such a way that its content is easily understoodby reviewers who are from a different area with consideration that it will be reviewed fromdiverse viewpoints by a review committee consisting of reviewers with different backgrounds.
3. In the research category Challenging Research (Exploratory), the preliminary screening will
be conducted only by the “Research Proposal Document (Outline)” which is made up by
adding the first half of the Research Proposal Document (items to be entered in the Website)
to the form S-42-1 (“Outline of Research Proposal Document” column) (Preliminary
screening will not be conducted for any Review Section with a small number of applications).
4. It is necessary to prepare the form S-42-1 (“Outline of Research Proposal Document”
column) and this form separately since the form S-42-1 (“Outline of Research Proposal
Document” column) is unable to be referred in the document review. For example, thenecessary figures should be drawn on each form separately since the figures on the form S42-1 (“Outline of Research Proposal Document” column) are unable to be cited on this form.
* Note 2:
1. Read the “Procedures for Preparing and Entering a Research Proposal Document” before
preparing this form.
2. Complete the form using font size 10-point or larger.
3. The title and instructions on the upper part of each page should be left intact.
4. Do not exceed the maximum number of pages specified in the instructions. Therefore, if there
are any blank page(s), leave them as they are (do not delete any page).

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Challenging Research (Exploratory) 3
2. Significance as Challenging Research (Reason for applying for this research category)This research category calls for a challenging research with the potential of radically transforming the existing research framework and/orchanging the research direction.
Describe the following points within 1 page.
1. Applicant’s research background and history leading to the conception of this research proposal based on applicant’s hitherto research activities
2. Based on the current research situation, what significance does this research concept have as Challenging Research (If the research plan is highly
exploratory and/or is in their budding stages, whether the plan has a possibility as Challenging Research).

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Challenging Research (Exploratory) 4
3. Issues Relevant to the Protection of Human Right and Compliance with Laws and Regulations(cf. Application Procedures for Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research)
If the proposed research involves such issues that require obtaining the consent and/or cooperation of third parties, consideration in handlingof personal information, or actions related bioethics and/or biosafety, including the laws, regulations and the guidelines in the country/region(s)where the joint international research is to be conducted, describe the measures and actions planned to be taken in responding to these issues
within 1 page.
This provision applies to research activities that would require approval by an internal or external ethical jury, such as research involving
handling of personal information from questionnaire surveys, interviews and/or behavior surveys, including personal histories and images,
handling of donated specimens, human genome analysis, recombinant DNA, and experimentation with animals.
If the activities of the proposed research do not fall under such categories, enter “N/A (not applicable)”.

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外国旅費の明細
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<e-Rad top page>(Reference) e-Rad Modify Researcher Details Page①

<e-Rad Modify Researcher Details page>

②

③

③

④Mandatory① Click [Confirm and amend researcher details] from a pull-down menu for the researcher
name shown at the upper right corner of the e-Rad top page.
② Click the [Main research institution] tab on the “Modify Researcher Details” page.
③ Fill in the necessary items for (1) Research expenses other than e-Rad and (2)concurrent positions, participation in a foreign recruitment program, position of102

professor emeritus without employment contract, etc. Add lines by clicking [Add line] ifnecessary.
④ Confirm that you have properly reported the items listed in ③ to your affiliatedinstitution and tick the box in “(3) Pledge status.” You cannot make application if you
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FY2025 Procedures for Preparing and Entering a Research Proposal Document(items to be entered in the Website)(Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (A/B/C), Challenging Research(Pioneering/Exploratory), and Early-Career Scientists)
The confirmation of the content of the application and the preparation of the review material is based on the“Research Proposal Document”, which constitutes one part of the application documents. Consequently, it ispossible that the information entered in the website will have an influence on the results of the review, or it ispossible that the research project will not be accepted for review, because of the content entered. Therefore, theapplicant should prepare the Research Proposal Document with care.
Also, a part of content entered (title of Proposed Research Project, information of project member, effort, etc.) will
be provided to the e-Rad.
Select “application information input” of the research category for which an application is made from the “List of
Research Categories for which Applications are accepted” in the electronic application system. The “Management ofResearch Proposal Document” screen will be displayed. Next, please select “application information input” in theentered application information (“Research Project Information”, “Research Expenditure and Their Necessity”, “TheStatus of Application and Acquisition of Research Grants”). The respective input screen will be displayed. If you apply
for Early-Career Scientists, after selecting the application requirements on the “Confirmation of Application
Requirements” screen, the “application information input” screen will be displayed. On the screen of each input, if the“Japanese ▶ English” button at the upper left of the screen is clicked, then the explanations are translated into English.

“Confirmation of Application Requirements” screen
1. Application Requirements[These are items which need to be entered when applying for “Early-Career Scientists”.]
Please select the following appropriate application requirement.
“(1) As of April 1, 2025, Ph.D. acquired less than 8 years”,“(2) It is planned to acquire Ph.D. by April 1, 2025, although it is not acquired Ph.D.”,“(3) As of April 1, 2025, years acquired Ph.D. except period of maternity leave or of raising preschooler(s) less than 8
years”.
If you select “(2) It is planned to acquire Ph.D. by April 1, 2025, although it is not acquired Ph.D.”, please enter “Ph.D.
Acquisition Planned Date”, and “Research institute where applicant is planned to acquire Ph.D.”. (This content is notconverted to the PDF file.)
If you select “(3) As of April 1, 2025, years acquired Ph.D. except period of maternity leave or of raising preschooler(s)less than 8 years”, please enter “Period of maternity leave or of raising preschooler(s)”. (This content is not converted
to the PDF file.)“Research Project Information” input screen
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on-going research project[These are the items that need to be entered when applying for Scientific Research (Scientific Research(A/B/C) (“General”)]
The applicant should select the appropriate item from among “Not Applying” and “Applying”.
Moreover, if the applicant selects “Applying”, it is limited to research projects that fall under “Research proposal
submission in the fiscal year previous to the final fiscal year of the research period of an on-going research project(Refer to the Application Procedures for Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research)”. If he/she makes an application
under the category “Research proposal submission in the fiscal year previous to the final fiscal year of the research
period of an on-going research project”, he/she should enter the project number of the Grant-in-Aid (continued) of
which FY2025 is the final fiscal year (i.e., the project number of the on-going research project on which the new
application is based). Moreover, he/she should be sure to fill in the necessary information in the column “Items to
be Entered When New Application is Made in the Fiscal Year Previous to the Final Year of the Research Period ofan On-Going KAKENHI Project” of the Research Proposal Document (forms to be uploaded) he/she is preparing.
2. Section Desired the Review
In “Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research-KAKENHI-, Review Section Table” (hereinafter referred to as “Review
Section Table”) which appears in the “List” on the electronic application system, please enter a review section which
you wish to be reviewed.
The section to be selected depends on the research category you apply.
Scientific Research (B/C) and Early Career Scientists --------------------------------- Select from “Basic Section”
Scientific Research (A) and Challenging Research (Pioneering/Exploratory) ------ Select from “Medium-sized Section”* For Basic Sections to be reviewed jointly in Scientific Research (B), research proposal documents (PDF files)
submitted to those Basic Sections will be sent to the reviewers without displaying any information pertaining to the
Basic Section in order to ensure appropriate review as a Section subject to joint review, not as an independent Basic
Section.
3. Name of the Principal Investigator
The information on Principal Investigator which has been registered in e-Rad will be automatically displayed.
Principal Investigator in question should verify whether his/her name has been displayed correctly. If there is anerror, please temporarily save the input data, then contact the secretariat of your research institution and follow the
instructions.
4. Research Institution, Academic Unit (School, Faculty, etc.) and Position
The information on Principal Investigator which has been registered in e-Rad will be automatically displayed.
Principal Investigator should verify whether the information on his/her professional affiliation has been displayedcorrectly at the time he/she is preparing the Research Proposal Document. If there is an error, please temporarily
save the input data, then contact the secretariat of your research institution and follow the instructions.
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(These are items which need to be entered when applying for “Early-Career Scientists”.)
The applicant should enter the time allocation rate (an integral number between 1 and 100) in the column “Effort”,
assuming that the research project for which the current application is being made would be selected.
When determining the time allocation rate, the applicant should determine it keeping in mind the definition of “effort”
by the Council for Science and Technology Policy. This definition is “the percentage of time allocation (%)
necessary for the implementation of the research in question, if the total yearly working hours of the researcher is
set at 100%”. Moreover, the “total working hours” does not mean time spent only on research activities, but entire
actual working time, including time spent on educational activities and other activities.
Moreover, when the research project for which the current application is being made is selected, the applicant will
be requested to confirm the effort anew at that time and to perform the procedure of formal application for grantdelivery. If the effort is changed at that time, it is necessary to correct the effort in e-Rad before formal application
for grant delivery.

6. Date of Ph.D. Acquisition[These are items which need to be entered when applying for “Early-Career Scientists”.]
The information on Principal Investigator which has been registered in e-Rad will be automatically displayed.
Principal Investigator in question should verify whether Date of Ph.D. Acquisition has been displayed correctly. If
there is an error, please temporarily save the input data, then contact the secretariat of your research institution andfollow the instructions.

7. Application Requirements[These are items which need to be entered when applying for “Early-Career Scientists”.]
Please make sure whether entered application requirements are correctly displayed before you proceeded to“application information input” screen.
Please make sure whether “Ph.D. Acquisition Planned Date” and “Research institute where applicant is planned toacquire Ph.D.” are correctly displayed, if you select “(2) It is planned to acquire Ph.D. by April 1, 2025, although it
is not acquired Ph.D.”.
Please make sure whether “Period of maternity leave or of raising preschooler(s)” is correctly displayed, if you
select “(3) As of April 1, 2025, years acquired Ph.D. except period of maternity leave or of raising preschooler(s)less than 8 years”.
8. Title of the Research ProjectIn the column “Title of Proposed Research Project”, the applicant should enter a title for the proposed research
project. The title should express the content of the research until the end of the research period in concrete terms.
(The applicant should avoid general or abstract expressions.) In giving a title to the research project, applicantsshould note that the entire Research Proposal Document, including the title of the research project will be reviewed
and will be publicized widely in the Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research (KAKENHI) Database (KAKEN) if theresearch proposal is adopted. Therefore, make sure to select a title that effectively reflects the content of yourresearch project.
If your title includes double-byte characters, you can enter up to 80 bytes (40 double-byte characters); if you are

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using only single-byte characters, you can enter up to 200 bytes (200 single-byte characters).
Note that double-byte characters are counted as 2 bytes and single-byte characters are counted as 1 byte. Voiced
sound symbols (dakuten) and semivoiced sound symbols (handakuten) are not counted independently as one
character, but that letters of the double-byte alphabet, numbers, symbols, etc. are all counted as 2 bytes and displayed
as such. Bearing this in mind, applicants should avoid the use of chemical formulas and mathematical formulas asmuch as possible. (Example: “Ｃａ２＋” entered in double-byte characters will be counted as 8 bytes, whereas“Ca2+” will be 4 bytes.)
As a general rule, changes in the title of the research project will not be accepted.
9. Research Abstract[These are the items that need to be entered when applying for “Scientific Research (A) “and“Challenging
Research (Pioneering/Exploratory)”.]The applicant should enter the purpose of the research project, and the methods and other matters to achieve thepurpose of the research in a clear manner (including significance as Challenging Research when applying for
Challenging Research (Pioneering/Exploratory)). It is possible to enter these in Japanese or in English.
Furthermore, it is noted that the review will be conducted by Comprehensive Review from diverse viewpoints by areview committee consisting of reviewers with different backgrounds.
It is possible to enter up to 1000 bytes. (Double-byte characters are counted as 2 bytes and single-byte characters
are counted as 1 byte).
10. Request for disclosure
The applicant should select the appropriate item from among “Request for disclosure” or “Not Request fordisclosure”, for the results of review, in case his/her proposed project is not selected.
* “Disclosure” of review results will be made through the electronic application system only to those applicants
who have requested disclosure in advance (Except for the applicant, the results cannot be viewed by anyone
including the person(s) belong to the research institution).
Once you select “Not Request for disclosure” JSPS will not disclose the review results for any reason
whatsoever.

11. Project Members List
[These are items which need to be entered when applying for “Scientific Research (A/B/C)” and “Challenging
Research (Pioneering/Exploratory)”]
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of“Scientific

Research(A/B/C)”

and“Challenging

Research(Pioneering/Exploratory)”, as the occasion demands, it is possible to involve the “Co-Investigator”, and the“Research Collaborator” in the research. For the definitions of “Principal Investigator”, “Co-Investigator”,“Research Collaborator”, please refer to the Application Procedures for Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research.
In addition, the applicant should fill in the column “Project Members List” while keeping in mind the following
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(1) Project Members Input (Principal Investigator)
・In the column “Status of Research Integrity Pledge (Linked to e-Rad Registration Details)”, the status ofpledge to appropriately report to the affiliated institution in accordance with the relevant rules and regulations,the information necessary to ensure the transparency of all research activities that the Principal Investigator isinvolved in, including donations, etc. registered in e-Rad and non-monetary support such as facilities andequipment, will be linked and automatically displayed.
Application cannot be made if the status is not “Pledged”; therefore, make sure that the status has been registeredin e-Rad. Linkage of the researcher information in e-Rad usually takes about 10 minutes, but it may take longer.
Make registration in e-Rad well in advance, because last-minute registration before the application deadline maylead to linkage failure.
・In the column “Distinction”, it will be automatically displayed as “Principal Investigator”.
・In the column “Researcher Number”, “Name (Pronunciation in katakana; Kanji, etc.)”, “Age (as of April
1, 2025)”, and “Research Institution, Academic Unit (School, Faculty, etc.), Position” of the Principal
Investigator, the information on the Principal Investigator which has been registered in e-Rad will be
automatically displayed. Principal Investigator should verify whether the information has been displayedcorrectly.
・In the column “Academic Degree”, Principal Investigator should fill in his/her academic degree. Enter the lasteducational status only.
・In the column “Role in This Project”, the Principal Investigator should fill in, how the Principal Investigatorand the Co-Investigator(s) will cooperate to carry out the research, in a way that clarifies the respective
connections between the researchers, and highlighting the allotment of research tasks in the research
implementation plan FY2025. Principal Investigator should also enter those information of Co-Investigator.
・In the column “Research Expenditure for FY2025”, the share of the grant to the Principal Investigator andthe Co-Investigator(s) should be entered in units of thousand yen, based on the research plan. Principal
Investigator should also enter those information of Co-Investigator.
The total amount of all the shares of the grant to each researcher should correspond to “Research Expenditure
for FY2025 (Thousand Yen)” displayed in the screen. If it does not correspond, “error” is displayed on theconfirmation screen after entering.
・In the column “Effort”, the Principal Investigator should enter the time allocation rate (an integral number
between 1 and 100), assuming that the research project for which the current application is being made would
be adopted.
When determining the time allocation rate, the Principal Investigator should determine it keeping in mind thedefinition of “effort” by the Council for Science and Technology Policy. This definition is “the percentage oftime allocation (%) necessary for the implementation of the research in question, if the entire yearly working
time of the researcher is set at 100%”. Moreover, the “entire working time” does not mean time spent only on
research activities, but entire actual working time, including time spent on educational activities and otheractivities.
Moreover, when the research project for which the current application is being made is adopted, the Principal
Investigator will be requested to confirm the effort anew at that time and to perform the procedure of formal
application for grant delivery. If the effort is changed at that time, it is necessary to correct the effort in e-Rad108

before formal application for grant delivery.
(2) Project Members Input (Co-Investigator)
・Concerning the entry column for the Project Members List (Co-Investigator), when pressing the button“Add” on the left side of the entry screen one time for every member of the project, the edit box in which thedata need to be entered is displayed.
The Principal Investigator should delete edit boxes for data entry that are not being used (when he/she entereddata but finally does not use them, or when he/she did not enter data at all), by pressing the button “Delete” onthe left side.
The column “Number of Project Members”, displayed on the lowermost part of the screen is displayed
automatically, according to the number of edit boxes for data entry.
If the number in the column “Number of Project Members” and the total number of persons for whom data haveactually been entered do not correspond, “error” is displayed on the confirmation screen, the data have beenentered. Therefore, the applicant should always delete edit boxes for data in which no data has been entered.
・In the column “Status of Research Integrity Pledge (Linked to e-Rad Registration Details)”, the status ofpledge to appropriately report to the affiliated institution in accordance with the relevant rules and regulations,the information necessary to ensure the transparency of all research activities that the Co-Investigator is involved
in, including donations, etc. registered in e-Rad and non-monetary support such as facilities and equipment, will
be linked and automatically displayed.
Application cannot be made if the status is not “Pledged”; therefore, the Principal Investigator should check thestatus of pledge on the relevant screen and request Co-Investigator(s) who have “Not Pledged” to do so for theiraffiliated institution and register the status in e-Rad. Linkage of the researcher information in e-Rad usually takes
about 10 minutes, but it may take longer. Make registration in e-Rad well in advance, because last-minuteregistration before the application deadline may lead to linkage failure.
・In the column “Distinction”, it will be automatically displayed as “Co-I(s)”.
・In the column “Name (Pronunciation in katakana; Kanji, etc.)”, “Age (as of April 1, 2025)”, and “ResearchInstitution, Academic Unit (School, Faculty, etc.), Position” of the Co-Investigator, enter the researcher
number of the Co-Investigator and click on the [Search] button, his/her information will be displayed, and click[OK] button.
Since the Co-Investigator may belong to more than one research institution, please ask the Co-Investigator atfirst to confirm which affiliation he/she wishes to list for the application.
・In the columns “Academic Degree” and “Effort”, the contents which the Co-Investigator entered in theconsent process of Co-Investigator will be displayed.
・In the columns “Role in This Project” and “Research Expenditure for FY2025”, the Principal Investigatorshould enter the contents. (Please refer to the column “(1) Project Members Input (Principal Investigator)” forthe entry method).
[About the Consent Process of Co-Investigator]
・The consent both from Co-Investigator him/herself and his/her research institution should be given on theelectronic application system to list him/her on the project members as a Co-Investigator.

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・To request other researchers to participate in the research project as Co-Investigators, check the checkbox at“Request” in the “Status of Consent” row and save it temporarily on the electronic application system. The
researcher registered in the field is provisionally requested to participate in the research project as a CoInvestigator. In addition, please contact him/her that you had made the Co-Investigator request on the system.
・When the consent both from Co-Investigator him/herself and his/her research institution have been given, the“Status of Consent” will be changed to “Obtained the consent from the Co-Investigator” and “Obtained theconsent from the institution”.
・You cannot request the researcher to become a Co-Investigator whose status of consent is “Dissented by the CoInvestigator” or “Dissented by the Institution”. Press [Delete] button on the left hand side of that column anddelete the frame into which the data is being entered.
・When you request the researchers to become a Co-Investigator, your official request should be made basedon the high probability in obtaining the consent from the Co-Investigator-to-be after surely confirming
the following items with the researchers.
① For this research project, the Co-Investigator has to bear responsibility for the implementation of theresearch project in cooperation with the Principal Investigator.
② As well as the Co-Investigator understand and comply with both the KAKENHI supplementary conditions(funding conditions) and the terms stipulated in the (a), (b) and (c) below, and to receive a share of
KAKENHI from the Principal Investigator and use it properly.
(a) The Co-Investigator has to recognize that citizens have placed trust in scientific research and that
KAKENHI are funded with their tax, and you therefore have to use KAKENHI in a proper and efficient
way and refrain from committing research misconduct during my research.
(b) The Co-Investigator has to fulfil the requirement for the research ethics education coursework either
by reading a textbook such as “For the Sound Development of Science - The Attitude of a
Conscientious Scientist –“ (“For the Sound Development of Science” Editorial Committee on JSPS),
by taking an e-Learning course such as the “e-Learning Course on Research Ethics [eL CoRE] or“APRIN e-learning program (eAPRIN)”, or by participating in the research ethics education course
conducted at his/her institution based on the “Guidelines for Responding to Misconduct in Research”(Adopted August 26, 2014 by the MEXT), prior to the formal application for grant delivery (or, in casethe grant has already been delivered, by the time the “application for approval of change for the CoInvestigator” is submitted by the Principal Investigator to JSPS).
(c) The Co-Investigator has to understand thoroughly and confirm on what the researchers should consider,in conducting of their researches, from amongst the contents of both the statement “Code of Conduct
for Scientists -Revised Version-” by the Science Council of Japan and the booklet “For the Sound
Development of Science -The Attitude of a Conscientious Scientist-” by the JSPS, by the time of theformal application for grant delivery of the concerned research project. (Or, by the time when the“application for approval of change of the Co-Investigator” is to be submitted to the JSPS by the
Principal Investigator, in case the official grant decision thereof has been already made.)* Refer to the KAKENHI (Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research) Electronic Application System Operation
Manual

(URL:

https://www-shinsei.jsps.go.jp/kaken/topkakenhi/shinsei_ka.html)

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information on the consent processes of the Co-Investigator such as operating environment, operating
method, and so on.
(3) Joint researchers other than Co-Investigators become “Research Collaborators”. Therefore, the applicant
does not have to enter them in the Project Members List of the proposed project in question. When the applicant
mention about Research Collaborator in the Research Proposal Document, if necessary, the applicant canmention them in a column where he/she explains the overall research plan, for example, in the column “Research
Objectives, Research Method, etc.”.
“Details of Research Expenditure and Their Necessity” input screen
1. Details of Research Expenditure and Their Necessity
Please input the details of each expense required for this research proposal based on the Research Proposal
Document (forms to be uploaded). .
In that case, please pay attention to “Target expenditure (direct expense)” and “Ineligible expenditure” described
below. Also, please be aware that research plan with research expenditure less than 100,000 yen in any year of theresearch period will not be eligible for call for proposal.

“Target expenditure (direct expense)”
The expenditure necessary for the implementation of the research plan (including the budget necessary forsummarizing the research achievements) is eligible.
“Ineligible expenditure”
The following expenditures are not included in the funding:① Expenditure for buildings and other facilities (excluding the expenditure for installations which became
necessary because of the introduction of goods that have been purchased by means of direct expense)② Expenditure for handling accidents or disasters that occurred during the implementation of funded project③ Personnel cost/Honoraria for the Principal Investigator or Co-Investigator(s)④ Other expenditure which fall under indirect expense** Indirect expense is expenditure necessary for the management of the research institution and other things
that arise during the implementation of the research project (corresponding with 30% of the amount of thedirect expense). The expenditure is used by the research institution.
This time, it is scheduled to set up indirect expense for the research categories for which a call for proposals
is organized. However, the Principal Investigator does not need to state that indirect expense in the Research
Proposal Document.
Research expenditure and usage breakdown are automatically calculated from the details of each expense. In thedetail column of each expenditure, the data input column is displayed by pressing the “Add” button necessary times
on the left side of the input screen. For data entry fields that you do not use (if you have entered but do not use it or
if you did not enter at all), please delete the data entry field by pressing the “Delete” button on the left side. Please111enter the amount in thousand yen units rounding off fractions smaller than one thousand yen. After completing the
input of all the details of each expense, please click the recalculate button. And the output in PDF will be the upper
limit to 2 pages.
Please note the following points when entering details of each expense. However, the way to journalize each expense
should be handled in accordance with such as the accounting rules of the research institutions to which you belong
including but not limited to the following examples.
○ Equipment Costs
When purchasing a large number of books and/or materials, please input, to some extent, the contents of the books
and/or materials to clarify what they are, such as “the books related to the Western medieval political history” (Asfor the books, the same way to journalize should be applied even if they were not handled as equipment.). Also, inthe case of the machinery and equipment, not only enter simply with a set of something but also with its breakdown.
○ Consumables Expenses
Please enter for each product name such as chemicals, laboratory animals, glassware, etc.
○ Necessity of the Equipment Costs and the Consumables Expenses
Please enter the necessity and the basis of the estimation for the equipment costs and consumables expenses you
have inputted. In any fiscal year of this research period, if the “equipment costs” exceeds 90% of the total researchexpenditure in any FY of the period and there is expenditure which accounts for a particularly large proportion in“consumables expenses”, you must enter the necessity of the expenditure to carry out the research. In addition, insuch cases as equipment were purchased by the combined use from the grants, enter into the column of unit pricethe amount using for this concerned research project together with mentioning to the effect that this is the combineduse.
○ Domestic and Overseas Travel Expenses
As for the domestic and overseas travel expenses for Principal Investigator, Co-Investigator(s), and Research
Collaborators (data collection, various investigations, meetings of research, announcement of results of research,etc.), please enter the expenditures (transportation fee, accommodation fee and daily allowance), etc. for each matter.
○ Personnel Cost/Honoraria
Please enter the expenditures for each matter such as honoraria, compensation, wages and salaries to Research
Collaborator(s) (postdoctoral researchers, research assistants (RA), researchers belonging to overseas research
institutions, and others) who engaged in organizing materials, assisting in experiments, performing translation or
proofreading, providing technical knowledge, distributing and collecting questionnaires and collecting informationmaterials for research), and payment to temporary staff agencies. In addition, enter the status at the time ofcollaboration (such as project assistant professor, postdoctoral fellow, student in Doctoral course/Master's course)of the people to whom the personnel cost or honoraria to be paid if it is obvious.
(Example) Organizing materials: [breakdown: X (number of students in Doctoral courses) × Y (number of months)] = XXXX yen.
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○ Miscellaneous Expenses
Except for equipment cost, consumables expenses, travel expenses, personnel cost/honoraria, please enter the
expenditures to carry out the research (e.g. the costs for printing, photocopying, developing/printing, correspondence(stamps and phone calls), transport, renting or leasing the research facilities (only where the grant-aided project
cannot be conducted in the facilities of the research institution), meetings (rental of the venue and meals (excluding
alcohol)), equipment rental (e.g. computers, automobiles, experimental equipment), equipment repairs,
transportation other than travel expenses, presentation of the research achievements (fees for contributing to the
publications of academic societies, website creation, and preparation of pamphlets to publicize the researchachievements, costs of PR activities disseminating research achievements to the general public, including children
and students and other matters) , experiment waste disposal cost, the cost of “buyout”, i.e. someone taking over apart of the duties (other than research) of the Principal Investigator or Co-Investigator(s). (Refer to the Application
Procedures for Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research)) item by item.

○ Necessity of Travel Expenses, Personnel Cost/Honoraria, and Miscellaneous Expenses
Please enter the necessity and the basis of the estimation of travel expenses, personnel cost/honoraria, andmiscellaneous expenses you entered. In any fiscal year of this research, if the “travel expenses” or “personnel
cost/honoraria” exceeds 90% of the total research expenses in any FY of the research period and there is expenses
which accounts for a particularly large proportion in “miscellaneous expenses,” you must enter the necessity of theexpenditure to carry out the research.
“The Status of Application and Acquisition of Research Grants” input screen
1. The Status of Application and Acquisition of Research Grants (*This content will not be converted to the
PDF file.)
The entries in this column will be referred to by the reviewers in order to determine whether the grant status would
not constitute a case of “unreasonable duplication and/or excessive concentration in the grant allocation” so that“the proposed research project can be duly carried out in parallel with other projects.” Therefore, it is strictly
required that the information on the Principal Investigator and each Co-Investigator of the research project at thetime of application be correctly entered and confirmed, including “(1) Research Grant Application(s) in the Review
Process”, “(2) Research Grant(s) Adopted and to be Delivered”, “(3) Research Expenses Other than e-Rad”, and“(4) Organizations You Belong to and Your Positions (Including Concurrent Positions, Participation in a Foreign
Recruitment Program, Position of Professor Emeritus without Employment Contract)”. You can add the information
on each researcher registered in e-Rad on the relevant screen by referring to and selecting such information. If you
have revised the added information, such revisions will not be reflected in e-Rad. Therefore, make sure to revise
the registered information in e-Rad.
*Linkage of the application and acceptance information in e-Rad usually takes about 60 minutes, but it may takelonger. Make registration in e-Rad well in advance, because last-minute registration before the application
deadline may lead to linkage failure.

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・This research project is entered at the head of “(1) research grant application(s) in the review process”.
・Not only KAKENHI but also other competitive research funds (including foreign ones) (*) should be entered in “(1)research grant application(s) in the review process” , “(2) research grant(s) and (3) Research expenses other than eRad adopted and to be delivered”. “(3) Research Expenses Other than e-Rad” refers to research expenses that fall under
the following (A) or (B).
(A) Those that are not competitive research funds(B) Those that are competitive research funds but whose application was not made in e-Rad
Research expenses that fall under the above should be entered in “(3) Research Expenses Other than e-Rad”.
(*) The Integrated Innovation Strategy 2020 states that “Regarding the acceptance of funds from foreign countries, we[the Government of Japan] will make information disclosure of the situation, etc. as a requirement at the time of a researchfunds application.” In response, starting from the FY2021 call for proposals, it is clearly stated that applicants submitting
KAKENHI grant applications must declare any foreign research funds in “The Status of Application and Acquisition of
Research Grants” column in the Research Proposal Document. Enter all domestic and foreign competitive research funds
as well as any research funding, including subsidies from private foundations, funds for contract research and joint
research in the review process and/or adopted and to be delivered.
Note the following points about joint research, etc. with a non-disclosure agreement will be handled.
・For the time being, you can submit without entering the name of the partner institution and the amount of research expenses
accepted, if it is difficult to submit due to unavoidable circumstances such as when it is difficult to submit based on thecontents of the confidentiality agreement that has already been concluded, etc.
And it should also be noted that when concluding a confidentiality agreement, etc. in the future, it is assumed that only
necessary information may be submitted when applying for competitive research funds. Provided, if the parties to theagreement mutually agree on the scope of information to be kept confidential and reasonable grounds for suchconfidentiality (e.g., in case such information is materially important to corporate strategy and is deemed extremely
confidential), the agreement can be formulated to prohibit the submission of such confidential information.
(*)The submitted information may be shared among the funding agencies and related ministries as well as information thathas not been subject to a confidentiality agreement, but even in this case, the information will be shared only with those
who have confidentiality obligations.

・With regard to effort, enter the allocation rate (%) of the time required for conducting research activities, etc. for“(1) Research Grant Application(s) in the Review Process”, “(2) Research Grant(s) Adopted and to be Delivered”,
and “(3) Research Expenses Other than e-Rad”, based on 100% of the total working hours in FY2025 for “(1)Research Grant Application(s) in the Review Process”, “(2) Research Grant(s) Adopted and to be Delivered”, “(3)Research Expenses Other than e-Rad”, “(4) Organizations You Belong to and Your Positions (Including Concurrent
Positions, Participation in a Foreign Recruitment Program, Position of Professor Emeritus without Employment
Contract)”, and (5) Other Activities. The “total working hours” does not mean time spent only on research activities,
but entire actual working time, including time spent on educational activities and other activities.
・There is no need to enter the fundamental research grants that are allocated so that research activities, etc. can carryout as duties within the research institution to which the researcher belongs in “(1) research grant application(s) in114

the review process” or “(2) research grant(s) adopted and to be delivered”. The effort of the research activities andso on that utilize such grants is included in “(5) other activities”. Moreover, the effort in the research project
supported by a KAKENHI in which the researcher participates as Research Collaborator is included in “(5) otheractivities”.
・If the applicant is a Research Fellowship for Young Scientists (PD/RPD/CPD/DC) and plan to receive a Grant-inAid for JSPS Fellows in FY2025, please enter it in “(2) research grant(s) adopted and to be delivered”. Moreover,please do not enter the Grant-in-Aid that is paid monthly by JSPS (research implementation costs).
・As for the research proposal submission in the fiscal year previous to the final fiscal year of theresearch period of an on-going research project, do not enter expected amounts of the said on-going research
project on which the new application is based in the “(2) research grant(s) adopted and to be delivered”.
・ If the applicant has added or revised “(3) Research Expenses Other than e-Rad” and “(4) Organizations You
Belong to and Your Positions (Including Concurrent Positions, Participation in a Foreign Recruitment Program,
Position of Professor Emeritus without Employment Contract)”, he/she should be sure to make necessary additions
or revisions on the “Researcher Details” page in e-Rad.
(1) Research Grant Application(s) in the Review Process” and “(2) Research Grant(s)○ “ Role in this Project”
Please select “PI” if the role of the researcher is a Principal Investigator or select “Co-I” if the role of the researcher
is a Co-Investigator.
○ “ Funding Scheme, Grant Category (Funding Organization)”
In case of KAKENHI, please select the research category. For cases other than KAKENHI, please select “Other”
and enter the name of the research grant and the name of the funding organization.
○ “Research Period”
Please enter the research period.
○ “Title of Proposed Research Project”
Please enter the title of proposed research project.
○ “Name of Principal Investigator”
If applicant select “Co-I” in the column of Role in the Project, please enter the name of the Principal Investigator(or equivalent) of the research subject.
○ “Research Expenditure for FY2025 (Research Expenditure for the whole period) (Unit: thousand yen)”Enter the amount of direct expense of research expenditure to be received and used by him/herself in FY2025 (items
under application is the applied amount) in the upper row, and at the same time enter the total amount (planned
amount) to be used by him/herself during the whole period in the lower row.
If applicant select “Co-I” in the column of Role in the Project, please enter the amount of allotment (planned amount)to be received and used by him/herself in FY2025 in the upper row, and at the same time enter the total amount of115

allotment (planned amount) to be used by him/herself during the whole period in the lower row. (Please enter "0" if
contributions are not distributed in the respective column.)
Even when adding e-Rad registration details, the applicant should directly enter the amount of research expenditure,
as it is outside the scope of linkage.
○ “Effort Percentage in FY2025 (%)”
In addition, when conducting research by the competitive research funds, please be sure to enter the effort related to
the research activity. When the research project for which the current application is being made is selected, theapplicant will be requested to confirm the effort anew at that time and to perform the procedure of formal application
for grant delivery. If the effort is changed at that time, it is necessary to correct the effort it e-Rad before formal
application for grant delivery.
In KAKENHI, please enter “-” (hyphen) if applicant enter a research category (such as Specially Promoted Research)that can be duplicated but not adopted in duplicate.
If the applicant has revised effort information added from e-Rad registration details, such revisions will not bereflected in e-Rad. Therefore, he/she should be sure to make necessary revisions on the “List of Effort Page” of eRad.
○ “Distinction of the research contents and reason for submission of this KAKENHI application in addition to theother projects, and other relevant information”
Please explicitly enter the items focusing on the research grant application(s) in the review process or research
grant(s) adopted and to be delivered, distinction of the research contents, and reason for submission of thisKAKENHI application in addition to the other projects of the research project.
In addition, enter the affiliated institution and title/position in submitting or accepting the research project.
You must enter the affiliated institutions and titles/positions for each and all of the projects, even if they are the sameas the affiliated institution and your title/position under which you are submitting this application.
If applicant is a Principal Investigator of KAKENHI, please enter the total amount of direct expense for the whole
research period including the shared amount to the Co-Investigators in this column.
(3) Research expenses other than e-Rad○ “Kind of Contract”
Select the kind of the contract.
○ “Partner institution”
Enter the partner institution and select the name of the country where it is located from the list.
○ “Funding system”
Enter the name of the funding system. Enter “-” (hyphen) for those without the name of the system, such as
joint research grants.
○ “Research Period”
Enter the research period.
○ “Title of the Research Project”
Enter the title of the research project.

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○ “Budget Amount”
Enter the budget amount. Select the appropriate currency unit in the case of an overseas project.
○ “Effort”
Enter effort in FY2025. Be sure to enter the effort related to the relevant research activity.
If you have revised effort information added from e-Rad registration details, such revisions will not be reflectedin e-Rad. Therefore, be sure to make necessary revisions on the “List of Effort Page” of e-Rad.
In addition, when the research project for which the current application is being made is selected, you will be
requested to confirm the effort anew at that time and to perform the procedure of formal application for grantdelivery. If the effort is changed at that time, it is necessary to correct the effort in e-Rad before formal
application for grant delivery.
○ “Whether or not a confidentiality agreement concluded”
Choose whether or not you have concluded a confidentiality agreement. If you have chosen “Yes” in the“Whether or not a confidentiality agreement concluded” column, entering items other than the partner institution(and the name of the country where it is located) and the budget amount is mandatory.
(4) Organizations you belong to and your positions (including concurrent positions, participation in a foreign
recruitment program, position of professor emeritus without employment contract)○ “Organizations you belong to and your positions (including concurrent positions, participation in a foreign
recruitment program, position of professor emeritus without employment contract)”
Enter organizations you belong to and your positions; for example, concurrent positions, participation in aforeign recruitment program, or position of professor emeritus without employment contract.
○ “Location of partner institution”
Select the location of the partner institution.

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Scientific Research (A) (General) - (6)123Research Proposal Document (Items to be entered in the Website) (Screenshot)

Scientific Research (A) (General) - (7)124Research Proposal Document (Items to be entered in the Website) (Screenshot)

Scientific Research (B/C) (General) - (1)125Research Proposal Document (Items to be entered in the Website) (Screenshot)

Scientific Research (B/C) (General) - (2)126Research Proposal Document (Items to be entered in the Website) (Screenshot)

Scientific Research (B/C) (General) - (3)127Research Proposal Document (Items to be entered in the Website) (Screenshot)

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Scientific Research (B/C) (General) - (5)129Research Proposal Document (Items to be entered in the Website) (Screenshot)

Scientific Research (B/C) (General) - (6)130Research Proposal Document (Items to be entered in the Website) (Screenshot)

Scientific Research (B/C) (General) - (7)131Research Proposal Document (Items to be entered in the Website) (Screenshot)

Scientific Research (B/C) (General) - (8)132Research Proposal Document (Items to be entered in the Website) (Screenshot)

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Challenging Research (Pioneering) - (1)135Research Proposal Document (Items to be entered in the Website) (Screenshot)

Challenging Research (Pioneering) - (2)136Research Proposal Document (Items to be entered in the Website) (Screenshot)

Challenging Research (Pioneering) - (3)137Research Proposal Document (Items to be entered in the Website) (Screenshot)

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Challenging Research (Pioneering) - (8)142Research Proposal Document (Items to be entered in the Website) (Screenshot)

Challenging Research (Exploratory) - (1)143Research Proposal Document (Items to be entered in the Website) (Screenshot)

Challenging Research (Exploratory) - (2)144Research Proposal Document (Items to be entered in the Website) (Screenshot)

Challenging Research (Exploratory) - (3)145Research Proposal Document (Items to be entered in the Website) (Screenshot)

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Early-Career Scientists - (1)151Research Proposal Document (Items to be entered in the Website) (Screenshot)

Early-Career Scientists - (2)152Research Proposal Document (Items to be entered in the Website) (Screenshot)

Early-Career Scientists - (3) - 1
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Early-Career Scientists - (3) - 2
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Early-Career Scientists - (7)160The Screen to be Entered by the Co-Investigator-to-be

Registration of Co-Investigators' Consent/Dissent - (1)161The Screen to be Entered by the Co-Investigator-to-be

Registration of Co-Investigators' Consent/Dissent - (2)162The Screen to be Entered by the Co-Investigator-to-be

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