iPS Academia Japan Grant

Prospectus
Ever since the discovery of iPS cells over 10 years ago, numerous research results have been
produced and reported around the world, including methods for reprogramming iPS cells, inducing
differentiation, and isolation and purification of iPS cells. The first human clinical trial of retinal pigment
epithelium cells derived from iPS cells was conducted in Japan in 2014. Japan has been leading theworld with experiments using disease iPS cells to elucidate the pathogenesis of intractable diseases
and to discover novel therapeutic candidates for intractable diseases, and research activities in thefield of iPS cells are continuously expanding rapidly.
In the fiscal year of 2018, our company established the "iPS Academia Japan Grant" tocommemorate its 10th year anniversary. This grant is intended to contribute to the advancement anddevelopment of the iPS cell field and to provide grants to young researchers currently active in thisfield. iPS cell technology is one of the epoch-making research results that originated in our country thathas the potential for widespread practical application in the field of healthcare, and further research isexpected.
We hope that the "iPS Academia Japan Grant" will support research activities in the iPS cell fieldby the recipients of the grant while encouraging creative research by young researchers.

President & CEO
iPS Academia Japan, Inc.
Saji Hideo1

FY 2024 iPS Academia Japan Grant

Application Guideline
Version 1

Contact address
Grant Secretariat, iPS Academia Japan, Inc.
207 International Science Innovation Building East Wing
Kyoto University36-1 Yoshida-honmachi, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto,606-8501 Japan
Mail：josei@ips-ac.co.jp
TEL：075-754-0625

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1. Objective
The objective of this program is to support outstanding researchers and furtherspread iPS cell technology by providing financial aid to the research activities of young
researchers who are willing to engage in highly creative basic and/or applied research inthe iPS cell field at universities and public research institutes in Japan and those who are
expected to achieve outstanding results.
2. Target research fieldBasic and/or applied research in Japan in the iPS cell field (iPS CELLTECHNOLOGY AND APPLICATION TECHNOLOGY THEREOF)
3. Eligibility
1) Applicants must belong to a Japanese university or a public research anddevelopment organization and must be engaged in research and development in thetarget research field
2) Applicants must be either,(i) Born on or after April 2, 1984 (Foreign nationality is allowed) and receiving
Ph.D. *1
Or,(ii) Under 45 years of age and must be within 5 years after receiving a Ph.D. (Asof April 1, 2024) (Foreign nationality is allowed) *1* 1: Those who have taken maternity leave or childcare leave may add the total period
taken to the age of eligibility or to the "5 years after the completion of the degree".
To be eligible to apply, applicants must qualify for both 1) and 2).
4. Amount and number of grants
2 million yen is given per grant, and about five grants will be offered.
5. Application Process
Please download the designated application forms (Application Form 1 (Japanese orEnglish) and the letter of recommendation Form 2 (Japanese only)) from our company’s
website and fill out the necessary information. Please submit the application form by email
to the following email address, with the word file to PDF versions attached (total: 2 files).
For the letter of recommendation, please scan it with the seal of the recommender. Please
specify the subject of the email as "Grant application"3

Application forms (word file):
申請書 （様式 1）Application (Form 1) (Japanese or English)
推薦書 （様式 2）(Letter of recommendation (Form 2) ) (Japanese only)
Contact address（Email）：josei@ips-ac.co.jp
6. Application Period
From September 1st, 2024 to October 31, 2024 17:00* All documents must be received by us by October 31th, 2023 17:00, without fail.
7.Selection Method
A selection committee established within our company (including members from outside)
will carefully select applicants based on the application documents, taking into
consideration not only the originality of the applied research subject and the future
potentials of the research results, but also the applicant's past research achievements andtheir attitude toward research activities.
Please refrain from sending inquiries about the process and content of the selection.
8. Notification of Selection Results
The results will be announced on our website and will be sent by post at the late December
2024.
9. Award Ceremony and Research Presentation for Fiscal Year of 2024
Date: March 5th, 2025
Place: Under consideration around Kyoto University
Address of Kyoto University:Yoshida-honmachi, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, KyotoJAPAN* We will get in touch with each Grant again about the detail.
Grant: Grants will be transferred to the account specified by the recipient.
Also, the research results of the researchers selected in the fiscal year of 2023 will bepresented at the ceremony.
10. Obligation of Recipients
1) (Publication of research results) Where the results of supported research are to bemade public, clearly state that support from "FY 2024 iPS Academia Japan Grant" hasbeen received, and if anything is to be published, a copy thereof shall be submitted to ourcompany.
2) (Use of grant) Recipients shall not use the grant for any purpose other than for theresearch activities covered by the grant. The period of use of the grant shall be from the4date the result is received to the end of December 2025, and if any part is remaining, thebalance shall be refunded.
3) (Research results and financial reports) Recipients shall submit the research results
and financial reports to our company by the end of January 2026.
4) (Attendance and presentation at the Award Ceremony and Research Presentations forthe fiscal year of 2024) Recipients shall present their research plans at the Award
Ceremony and Research Presentation to be held in March 2025 (Research results of theresearchers selected in the fiscal year of 2023 will also be presented at the ceremony).
5) (Attendance and presentation at the Award Ceremony and Research Presentations in
the fiscal year of 2025) Recipients shall attend the Award Ceremony and ResearchPresentation to be held in February or March 2026 and present their research results.
(The research plans of the recipients of the fiscal year 2025 will also be presented at theceremony.)
11.Rescission and return of subsidies
If the following issues are found, the Company may request the cancellation and return ofthe grant.
1) If the submitted application contains false information.
2) When the research activities supported by the grant are suspended.
3) When the "obligations of the recipient" stated in the application guidelines for this grantare violated.
4) Otherwise, when the selection committee finds that it is not appropriate in accordancewith the purpose of this subsidy and the description of the use of the subsidy in Q & A.

12.Other
1) Before applying, please refer to the Q & A on FY 2024 iPS Academia Japan Grants on
our company’s website.
2) Submitted application documents will not be returned in any case.
3) The outline of the research, names of recipients, and the organizations which they
belong to may be posted on our company’s website.
4) Personal information obtained through applications will be handled in accordance withthe Act on the Protection of Personal Information and related laws and regulations.

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