The National Institutes of Natural Sciences (NINS) consists of the five research institutes of the National
Astronomical Observatory of Japan, the National Institute for Fusion Science, the National Institute for Basic
Biology, the National Institute for Physiological Sciences, and the Institute for Molecular Science and has
provided researchers at universities and research institutes nationwide with the joint use of our state-of-the-art
equipment and a place for leading joint research as a core research institute in the field of natural sciences
involved in space, energy, materials, life, etc., and with striving to enhance the roles and functions of eachresearch institute by consensus of researcher communities, has pressed ahead with cutting edge research ineach specialized field.
Inter-university research institutes were reorganized into four organizations by incorporation in 2004 and theirposition as institutes that independently and autonomously conduct education and research was strengthened.
However, steering both sides to fulfill the social missions of an organic collaboration between research institutes
which is originally based on different research communities and an institute as a whole is extremely important.
In addition, these institutes have provided the basis for developing original research and have played a role insupporting our researchers to continue to produce high-quality research. Their mission has been to flourish withresearch communities centered on universities.

Messagefrom the President

Maki KAWAININS has promoted research in a wide range of academic fields, from astronomy to brain science, and each of
the five research institutes, which are constituent institutes, has research communities based on different
academic fields. When looking at expanding academics and creating new interdisciplinary fields, development
confined within one research institute corporation has been limited, and collaboration with universities including
the entire inter-university research institute corporation and joint use/research centers has been indispensable.
For this reason, the initiatives of the Inter-University Research & Education Alliance, which was establishedthrough collaboration between the four inter-university research institute corporations and SOKENDAI (Graduate
University for Advanced Studies), the Research University Consortium consisting of national, public, and private
universities and the inter-university research institute corporations have already started. Furthermore, we believethat the six-year period of the fourth medium-term target period from FY 2022 to FY 2027 is an important period
in which the future state of inter-university research institutes will be further questioned.
To move toward a future with a sense of pride through technological innovation and social innovation, it isessential to promote the utilization of higher education human resources. As a leading institute for researchcommunities, NINS will contribute to the impor tance of higher education and activities to promote thepenetration of higher education human resources into society through science.
We look forward to your continued support and cooperation to NINS.
Maki Kawai
President
NINS

CONTENTS

Message from the President

01① National Institutes of Natural Sciences ( NINS )Management of Institutes by a Community of
Researchers

03② Introduction of the Institutes④ Collaborative Research

17⑤ What NINS aims for
Relationship with Universities
through Joint Use and Joint Research

19Open Mix Lab (OML) Project25

Promotion of International Collaborative Research 27

National Astronomical Observatory of Japan

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National Institute for Fusion Science

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NINS Collaborative Innovation

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National Institute for Basic Biology

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⑥ Organization chart / History

National Institute for Physiological Sciences
Institute for Molecular Science13③ Introduction of the Centers

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Data

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List

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Address / Request for donations

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Astrobiology Center
Exploratory Research Center on Life and Living Systems

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Each Institute constituting NINS conducts the management supported by the community by

NINS

Example:National Institute for Fusion Science

National Institutes of Natural Sciences

Advisory committee

自然 科 学 研究 機 構Consists ofexternal
committee
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National Astronomical Observatory of Japan

National Institute for Fusion Science

国立天文台

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National Institute for Basic Biology

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Exploratory Research Center on Life and Living Systems

Joint research committee

Personnel committee

分子科学研究所

生命創成探究センター

The National Institutes of Natural Sciences ( NINS ) consists of five inter-university
research institutes: the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan ( NAOJ ), theAstronomy fieldPhysiological sciences
and medical fields

National Institute for Fusion Science ( NIFS ), the National Institute for Basic Biology

Plasma and fusion fields

Molecular science field( NIBB ), the National Institute for Physiological Sciences ( NIPS ), and the Institute for

Basic biology field

Other research fields

Molecular Science ( IMS ). As a global research center in the field of natural science

University

promoting international and advanced research, we provide joint research and03collaborative research for universities and other researchers all over the country.

In addition, the majority of the members of the President Selection and Inspection Committee

The result of our collaborative research contributes to strengthening Japaneseare made up of external members, while more than half of the Administrative Council andresearch capabilities.

approximately half of the Education and Research Council are made up of external members.

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国立
天文
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Astronomy is one of the oldest and yet most active
sciences. This means that human beings possess
the fundamental desire to seek our origin and thereason for our existence through an understandingof the Universe. NAOJ utilizes our full strength toa whole. For this purpose, we obser ve various

Chapterplay a key role in establishing a new paradigm forobjects, from the Earth to the most distant objects

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understanding the Universe, the Earth, and life as

in the Universe, and we consider the fundamental
theoretical laws behind the observed phenomena.
We also develop new technology to support these
activities.

A black hole shadow at the center of Messier 87.
NAOJ also joined this observation through ALMA
( Atacama Large Millimeter /submillimeter Array ) .
( EHT collaboration )ALMA Telescope(Clem & Adri Bacri-Normier (wingsforscience.com) / ESO)

X-ray image of the Sun taken with
“Hinode”

Gravitational lens phenomena the“Eye of Horus”

The Solar Observing Satellite Hinode has observed solar activity for morethan ten years since its launch in 2006. The Sun is a typical star, but as ourparent star it dominates the Solar System and facilitates life on the Earth.
The Sun influences all of our surroundings and activities. The images anddata obtained with Hinode are released as soon as they are acquired andare used by solar and space weather researchers all over the world.
A huge solar flare (right edge) imaged
by Hinode on September 11, 2017 ( JST ).
( NAOJ/JAXA/MSU )05

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The Subaru Telescope is undertaking a massive survey with Hyper
Suprime-Cam to image a large area of the sky at an unprecedented
depth. The Eye of Horus was discovered in images taken as part ofthis survey. A close inspection reveals two distinct arcs/rings oflight with different colors. This strongly suggests that two distinct
background galaxies are being lensed by the foreground galaxy. This
extremely rare lens system offers a unique opportunity to probe thefundamental physics of galaxies and add to our understanding ofcosmology.

Eye of Horus ( false color image ) discoveredby Subaru Telescope.
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Chapter2

Fusion is the basic mechanism of nucleosynthesis
and energy generation in the universe and is theenergy source that supports the activities of stars.
The sun's fusion energy also sustains our earth's
environment. The National Institute for Fusion
Science (NIFS) addresses a wide range of
research topics, plasma physics, microscopic
quantum processes and materials science, andengineering technology for the components offusion devices necessary to realize fusion energy
in a form we can use.
As an Inter-University Research Institute, NIFS iscommitted to contributing to the development offusion science and forming a broad science andtechnology base by making large research facilities
and various research equipment available andpromoting joint research with domestic and foreign
universities and research institutes.

The inside of the LHD plasma vacuum vessel.

The Large Helical Device ( LHD )Computer simulation of plasma

The Large Helical Device ( LHD ) is the world's largest superconducting
plasma confinement device, which can stably produce high-temperatureplasmas. The international joint research, which explores the principles ofvarious complex phenomena common not only to fusion but also to space
and astronomical plasmas, is conducted by measuring the internal
structure of plasmas using various high-resolution diagnostics.

A fusion plasma is a typical complex system controlled by multi-physics
and multi-time/space nonlinear processes, from macroscopic phenomena,such as plasma transport, to microscopic electron dynamics. In orderto understand and systematize physical mechanisms in fusion plasmas,
large-scale numerical simulation research has been carried out by utilizing thefull capabilities of supercomputers. Based on this research and development,
we promote large-scale simulation science, aiming at the ultimate realizationof a helical numerical test reactor, which will be based on an integrated
predictive model for plasma behavior over the whole machine range.

The LHD as seen from above. The LHD is 13.5m
in diameter and 9.1m high. Many plasma heating
systems and plasma measurement devices areattached to the LHD.

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Simulation of the hydrogen diffusion behavior
inside the divertor material receiving heat flux
and particles from plasma.

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Promotion ofTrans-Scale Biology

Chapter

The phenomena exhibited by living organisms appear as the sumof complex networks at every scale, from genes to populations,and therefore, a trans-scale analysis is necessary to understandthe essential nature of biological systems. However, conventional
analysis, which relies solely on human intelligence to integrate
diverse data across multiple levels of spatiotemporal scales has
limitations. NIBB established the Trans-Scale
Biology Center in April 2022, and to promote"Trans-Scale Biology". We challenge ourselves
to expand our understanding of biologicalsystems by integrating vast amounts of data,such as trans-omics and bioimaging, acrossmultiple scales, through the introduction of
AI-based data analysis.

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Trans-Scale Biology Center

Promotion of
integrated bioimaging
At NIBB, we advance observation technologies and light manipulation
technologies via the use of cutting-edge microscopes such as lightsheet fluorescence microscopes, multiphoton excitation fluorescencemicroscopes, and IR-LEGO, as well as
develop new technologies for image
processing and statistical processing toa n a l y ze a c q u i re d im a g e s . We a l s oconduct activities to support experimental
design, image acquisition, and data
analysis in an integrated manner for
Amoeba's movement capturedr e s e a r c h e r s th r o u g h c o ll a b o r a ti ve by light sheet fluorescencemicroscopy
research.

Among the innumerable celestial bodies in our
universe, the Earth appears unique in that it isfilled with a variety of living organisms. Over the

Exploring the relationship between lightand living organisms using the Okazaki
Large Spectrographcourse of 4 billion years of evolution, animals andplants have acquired diverse forms as well as
astonishing abilities, and continue to survive on
this remarkable planet through the propagation

The Okazaki Large Spectrograph projects a wavelength spectrum
ranging from 250 nm (ultraviolet) to 1,000 nm (infrared) onto its 10 m
focal cur ve with an intensity of monochromatic light at eachwavelength which is more than twice as much as that of thecorresponding monochromatic component of tropical sunlight atnoon. The spectrograph is designed for action spectra analyses
of various light-controlled biological processes.

of their offspring. The National Institute for Basic
Biology promotes research to find the basic
principles common to many creatures, and themechanisms that enable diversity and allow life
to adapt to changing environments.

Various organisms to be studied at NIBB

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Okazaki
Large
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Ultra-high-field 7-Tesla
Magnetic Resonance Imaging ( MRI ) system.

生理
研究学
所

Chapter2

The mission of NIPS is to conduct research at the forefront of physiological science by examining
the living body at various levels of organization, leading to a holistic understanding of the functional
mechanisms of the human body. Recent progress in life sciences has been truly remarkable, andthere have been notably marked developments in molecular biology and genetic engineering.
Non-invasive imaging techniques have also become very useful for clarifying the physiological
functions of the human body. Recently, NIPS has been focusing on higher brain functions as one of
the most important research targets, and it is now considered to be one of the best brain research
institutes not only in Japan but also in the world. With the
key phrase “Elucidation of the Functioning of the Human
Body,” NIPS is per forming cut ting-edge research inmultiple fields, involving not only physiology but alsobiochemistr y, molecular biology, morphology, cognitive
science, information science, and medical engineering.
7 TeslaBundles of nerve fibers in the human brain.

3 TeslaNIPS offers its facilities and expert staff to domestic andforeign scientists for collaborative studies.

Cross-sectional view of human brain imaged with 7T MRI.
Vessels and nerves are depicted in units of 100 micrometers.

Two-Photon Holographic Microscopy for
Cell Measurement and Manipulation
Microscope developed by combining digital holographic technology with
two-photon in vivo microscopy. It is possible to irradiate lasers in any shapeand form. Combining this with optogenetic methods, cell activity can bemeasured and manipulated in living animals. This has led to identify the pain
cells in inflammatory pain models, the characteristics of neural circuits
during chronic pain from pattern stimulation, and changes in the functional
connection strength of local neural circuits ( Okada et al., Sci. Adv., 2021).

Phase Contrast
Electron Cryomicroscope

Example of induced cellular activity inthe form of letters in living mice.
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Phase contrast electron cryomicroscopy is an electron microscope
developed for observing close-to-life-state biological samples
with a combination of rapid freezing and ice embedding sample
preparation methods. Biological specimens up to 200 nm thicknesses
can be observed with high-resolution and high-contrast. Ultrastructure
analyses of protein molecules, viruses, bacteria, cultured cells andfrozen tissue sections are performed with this microscopic system.

Phase Contrast Electron Cryomicroscope and imageof Sapovirus capsid.

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Creating novel molecular systems
with analyzing logic which connects“molecules” and “molecular systems”
Chapter

The Research Center of Integrative Molecular Systems ( CIMoS ) isdedicated to the important and interdisciplinary subject of “howthe characteristics of each molecule are integrated into excellent
functions of the molecular systems with higher-order structures.”
We learn the interlayer logic that links “individuals” and “assemblies”
from life systems. We then aim at elucidating the principle of how
the molecular systems develop their functions such as energy
conversion, material conversion and life activities by exchanging
energy or information in a concerted manner. CIMoS has a mission
to be a base of common utilization of facilities and joint researches
to create “molecular systems having flexible, robust and excellent
functions.” With the mission, CIMoS contributes to the society andadvancement of science.

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Cyanobacterial Circadian Clock System

Capturing the behavior ofmolecules with light
The unique functions of molecules are realized in such a condition
as a variety of molecules, not as single molecules, exist with themanner that molecular characteristics and macroscopic features ofassemblies interact with each other. The Center for Mesoscopic
Sciences has been founded on April 2017. In the center, novel
mesoscopic measurement methods have been developed andapplied to various systems. This is indispensable in understanding,controlling and developing the functions in the mesoscopic
space-time domain in which microscopic and macroscopic naturesinteract with each other. We work to aim at providing foundations ofbasic researches on theoretical analysis, development of lightsources and novel measurement methods and their applications.

Molecular science is a field of science that aims at elucidating the essentials ofintermolecular interactions and chemical reactions in which molecules change theirshapes from both theoretical and experimental standpoints. The Institute for Molecular
Science continues to provide oppor tunities of joint researches, in which the mostadvanced technology and instruments are accessible, for the researchers all over theworld. To update our system continuously, we have established the Research Center ofIntegrative Molecular Systems and the Center for Mesoscopic Sciences, in addition to
the four core departments of Theoretical and Computational, Photo, Materials, Life andCoordination-Complex Molecular Sciences. Collaborating with the 72 national university

Transmitted light intensity
image

corporations all over Japan, we organize the Inter-University Network for Common

Circular dichroism image

Utilization of Research Equipments. In the network, researchers in universities, publicresearch institutes and private enterprises can share the research equipment inparticipating institutions at reasonable cost.
The UVSOR synchrotron facility.

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Image of chiral gold nano-structured samples by a newly developed
high-precision circular dichroism microscope.
( Achieving the apparent resolution over the diffraction limit.)

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Astrobiology Center (ABC)

Nobeyama Radio Observatory, NAOJ
National Institute for Fusion ScienceAs a result of developments in extrasolar planet observations, astrobiology research to explore “life in the
Universe” and uncover its mysteries has become a pressing subject. Astrobiology Center (ABC),established in 2015, advances this field by combining disciplines, promotes research into extrasolar
planets and life both outside and within the Solar System, and develops observational instruments forthese purposes.

National Institute for
Basic Biology
National Institute forPhysiological Sciences
Institute for
Molecular Science
Rokkasho Research Center, NIFS

OkazakiResearch Facilities

Chapter

Exploratory ResearchCenter on Life andLiving Systems
Mizusawa VLBI Observatory, NAOJExp
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Structure of the protein complex of an Antarctic
alga to perform oxygenic photosynthesis using
infrared.

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Instrument for habitable exoplanet
search, Infrared Doppler spectrometer
IRD.

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Direct image of a super-Jupiter
exoplanet GJ504b (right).

Exploratory Research Center on Lifeand Living Systems (ExCELLS)

National Institutes of
Natural Sciences

Astrobiology Center
National Astronomical Observatoryof Japan

What is life? The Exploratory Research Center on Life and Living Systems (ExCELLS) was established in
April 2018 to address this fundamental question. ExCELLS aims to achieve an integrative understandingof living systems by observing biological entities (“Observe”), deciphering the hidden information (“Read”),
and creating living systems (“Create”) utilizing state-of-the-art equipment and novel constructive approaches.
Moreover, ExCELLS promotes
collaborative, interdisciplinary
research involving investigators
who explore organisms living

Hawaii

Chile

Subaru Telescope, NAOJ

NAOJ
Chile Observatory

in extreme environments basedon “Observe, Read, and Create”
approach to explore the designprinciples of living systems.

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By using high-speed AFM (atomic force
microscopy) combined with optical microscopy,
we can visualize the dynamics of various
biomolecules from proteins to cells. Combination
with optical microscopy is also possible.

Tardigrade image with electron microscope

Subaru Telescope

ALMA Array
Operations Site

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Collaborative Research
3 International

NINS contributes to strengthening the research capabilities of Japanese universities as one of
the inter-university research institutes. In order to contribute to strengthening the research capacity

collaborative
researchof Japanese universities, as an inter-university research institute, NINS is developing three typesof collaborative researches while taking advantage of the characteristics of their academic field,
as below.

NINS

As a base for international research, wehave become a hub to connect persons
belonging to universities and research

National Institutes of Natural Sciences

自然 科学研究機 構

1 Joint use andjoint researchacross universities

National Astronomical Observatory of Japan

National Institute for Fusion Science

国立天文台

核融合科学研究所

National Institute for Basic Biology

National Institute for Physiological Sciences

基礎生物学研究所

生理学研究所

Institute for Molecular ScienceABC
ExCELLS

institutions, regardless of whether it is

Hub
Function

inside or outside of Japan. And we aredeveloping active exchange among
researchers by promoting internationalre se arch proje cts and international
collaborative research.

research facilities that are difficult to set up ateach university and gathering research materials
that are difficult to collect or store, and leading
cutting-edge research. As a result, joint use andjoint research are conducted by researchers
from other universities and research institutions
going beyond the limits of individual universities.

Chapter

We are consolidating large-scale, state-of-the-art

Astrobiology Center

Exploratory Research Center on Life and Living Systems

分子科学研究所

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アストロバイオロジーセンター

生命創成探究センター

2 Network type collaborative
research to contribute touniversities directly
Utilizing the characteristics of each research
field, we are building networks created bymultiple universities and research institutes,
and promoting collaborative research andhuman resource development.

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What NINS aims for
Relationship with Universities
through Joint Use and Joint Research

Achievements of Collaborative Research ( FY 2021 )NINS accepts collaborative researchers from national, public, and private universities and research institutions regardless ofnational, private, and public universities. In particular, researchers from national universities accounted for 90%, andrecently, researchers from public, private and overseas universities and research institutions are increasing.

NINS actively accepts researchers from universities nationwide, and is promoting joint research.

OthersMoreover, we provide graduate school education as SOKENDAI ( The Graduate University for

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Others6

National
universities

78

Advanced Studies), and regardless of national, private and public universities, we accept
graduate students from other universities as "special inter-university researchers" to instruct

Overseas
institutes

4,427

research. Supporting research activities of researchers belonging to other universities throughthese systems will result in strengthening the research capacity of universities in Japan.
Privateinstitutes

Visualize the contribution to universities

159
473

From the results of the collaborative research of NINS and other universities over the past five987

National Astronomical
Observatory of Japan

11.9%

Papers in the top 10%:

8.1%

Research papers in Japan:

591,274

9,450
Target period of investigation at InCites: 2017-2021

National Institutes of Natural Sciences

National Institute for
Fusion Science
National Institute for
Basic Biology
National Institute forPhysiological Sciences
Institute for
Molecular Science
Center, Etc.

Joint use and joint research
papers between NINS anduniversities, etc. in Japan:

869

Privateuniversities

115

Publicuniversities

Publicinstitutes

Publicuniversities

1,008
365

Privateinstitutes

14

21

71

66

Total researchers

Number of international researchers

Number of institutes

5,743
1,572
425
650
3,110
400

4,201
251
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524
262
93
128
177
131

Chapter

General research
papers in Japan

Research papers
in the top 10%:498

Inter-university
research institutes( FY 2021 )top 10% of all research papers was 11.9%. This ratio is higher than that of all the articles

research capacity of universities in Japan.

Number of
INSTITUTES

number of
86 Totalnational universities

Number of researchers accepted by each research instituteName of research institutepapers. It means that we are contributing to a certain extent to the strengthening of the19

11,900years, the proportion of articles, which were cited in articles with high impact falling within the
published from Japan (8.3%) adopted in the papers located in the top 10% of the world's

4,468

Overseas
institutes

78

Inter-university
research institutes

Privateuniversities

In order to visualize the contribution to other universities and research institutions, we are

National
universities

Number ofjoint-use
RESEARCHERS

Publicinstitutes

analyzing the number of citations of research papers resulting from joint use and joint research.

Number ofacceptance5

Graduate Education
NINS conducts postgraduate education as the foundation of SOKENDAI( The Graduate University for Advanced Studies). In addition, as a special
inter-university researcher, we accept graduate students from national,
public, and private universities nationwide.

Other than SOKENDAI(The Graduate University
for Advanced Studies) SOKENDAI(The Graduate University
for Advanced Studies)

105

163

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What NINS aims for
Relationship with Universities
through Joint Use and Joint Research

Number of Researchers and Articles

NINS accepts a wide range of researchers from public and private universities as well as
national universities nationwide and promotes joint use and joint research. As a result of joint use
and joint research, a great deal of findings has been published from each university.

University

Researchers(FY 2021)(2017–2021)

PapersOsaka Prefecture University
NAGOYA CITY UNIVERSITY
Kyoto Prefectural University
Tokyo Metropolitan University
UNIVERSITY OF HYOGO
Yokohama City University
University of Shizuoka

118
62
43
33
24
20
11

220**
151
9
30
93
34
10

University
Gifu Pharmaceutical Univercity
Osaka City University
Nara Medical University
Prefectural Universityof Hiroshima
FUKUSHIMA MEDICALUNIVERSITYSanyo-Onoda City University
Kyoto Prefectural
University of Medicine

Researchers

Papers(FY 2021)(2017–2021)

11
10
8
5
4
3
3

1
220**
7
−
27
5*
24

University
WAKAYAMA MEDICAL UNIVERSITYHIROSHIMA CITY UNIVERSITY
Sapporo Medical University
Akita Prefectural University
Niigata College of Nursing
FUTURE UNIVERSITY HAKODATE
Kyoto City University of Arts

Researchers

Papers(FY 2021)(2017–2021)

2
2
2
1
1
1
1

7
−
3
11
1*
−
−

** Number of research papers of Osaka Metropolitan University• The number of research papers covers the total from 2017 to 2021 and it is counted based on the research papers reported by joint users and joint
researchers and research papers from NINS researchers which were searched by InCites, a research analysis tool of Clarivate Analytics.
• *For institutes with no registration on InCites, research papers are searched and counted with Scopus, a database of peer-reviewed literature by Elsevier.

Number of Researchers and Articles
Number of Researchers and Articles
University

21

National Institutes of Natural Sciences( FY 2021)

Papers(2017–2021)

University

669
437
436
369
294
193
175
127
119
113
105
90
84
79
77
69
58
58
50
48
42
42
41
40
39
39
37
33
28
27
27
26
25
25
22
18
17
17
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2,039
961
1,064
656
535
405
285
345
285
296
158
130
30
2,090
87
48
62
24
361
79
182
29
29
47
194
83
42
69
51
36
23
109
61
77
27
82
12
15
64

Saga University
Mie University
UTSUNOMIYA UNIVERSITY
Nagaoka University of Technology
Ochanomizu University
Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
Saitama University
OITA UNIVERSITY
Kitami Institute of Technology
University of Miyazaki
University of the Ryukyus
Kochi University
Shimane University
Miyagi University of Education
UNIVERSITY OF YAMANASHI
MURORAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Kyushu Institute of Technology
Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology
Asahikawa Medical University
Nagasaki University
Shiga University of Medical Science
Osaka Kyoiku University
Kagawa University
Joetsu University of Education
Fukushima University
Iwate University
Tokyo Gakugei University
Akita University
NARA UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATIONTokyo Medical and Dental University
HITOTSUBASHI UNIVERSITY
Shiga University
Tsukuba University of Technology
Hokkaido University Of Education
Naruto University of Education
Kyoto University of Education
University of Teacher Education Fukuoka
Hamamatsu University School of Medicine
Wakayama University

Researchers

Papers(FY 2021)(2017–2021)

17
17
16
14
13
13
11
10
10
10
10
10
10
9
9
8
8
7
7
6
4
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1

7
11
35
41
18
19
77
22
46
17
52
39
37
6
34
4
18
56
6
16
18
7
32
21
7
9
44
7
3
21
19
3
3
9*
−
2
−
25
1

Keio University
Waseda University
Tokyo University of Science
Ritsumeikan University
CHUBU UNIVERSITY
Meijo University
Nihon University
Kwansei Gakuin University
Rikkyo University
Tokyo Denki University
KITASATO UNIVERSITY
Tokai University
Gakushuin University
Hosei University
Doshisha University
Toho University
Japan Women's University
Jichi Medical University
AOYAMA GAKUIN UNIVERSITY
University of Occupational
and Environmental Health

Saitama Institute of Technology
Osaka Institute of Technology
Fukuoka University
Meiji University
FUJITA HEALTH UNIVERSITY
Konan University
Kogakuin University
KINDAI UNIVERSITY
Teikyo University
Chuo University
Tamagawa University
Juntendo University
Aichi Institute of Technology
Graduate School for the Creationof New Photonics Industries

Sophia University
International University
of Health and Welfare
Nagahama Institute of
Bio-Science and Technology

KYOTO SANGYO UNIVERSITY(FY 2021)(2017–2021)

Papers

University

83
68
67
52
48
45
44
41
30
24
23
20
20
18
18
15
15
15
14
12
12
11
11
11
11
10
9
9
9
9
8
7
7
6
6
6
6
5

136
99
82
33
78
13
125
64
71
7
31
52
19
63
43
60
19
44
41
10
1
53
87
21
45
97
66
63
16
30
16*
24
−
18*
32
2
16*
140

Chiba Institute of Technology
Toyo University

Researchers

Health Sciences
University of Hokkaido
Meiji University ofIntegrative Medicine

Toyota Technological InstituteOkayama University of Science
Kurume University
Kanagawa University
Okinawa Institute of Science andTechnology Graduate University
The Jikei University
School of Medicine

Hoshi University
Osaka Medical andPharmaceutical University

Ryukoku University
Daido University
The Open University of Japan
Meisei University
Tokyo City University
Setsunan University
Hokkaido University of Science
Fukuoka Institute of Technology
Tokyo Women's
Medical University

Iwate Medical University
Aichi Medical University
Hyogo Medical University
Showa University
Kanagawa Institute of Technology
Toyohashi Sozo University
Aomori University
Kyoto Women's University
Otsuma Women's University
Shibaura Institute of Technology
Seikei University
Tokyo University of
Pharmacy and Life Sciences

Hiroshima Institute of Technology
Kansai University
Osaka Institute of Technology
Fukui University of Technology
Nippon Institute of Technology

Researchers

Papers(FY 2021)(2017–2021)

5
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2

49
15
−
−
13
39
20
14
19
−
3
−
41
3
63*
38
19
9
4
6
6
17
24
13
8
2
−
−
6
13*
15
2
11
4
9
32
10*
−

University
Aichi Gakusen University
Asahi University
Tohoku Fukushi University
Shonan Universityof Medical Sciences

Teikyo Heisei University
Tokyo University Of Agriculture
Komazawa University
Seisa University
Hokkaido Information University
Kanto Gakuin University
Shikoku Gakuin University
Kagawa Nutrition University
Japan Healthcare University
Ashikaga University
Gifu University of
Medical Science

Tokushima Bunri University
Tokyo University of Technology
Hokkai-Gakuen University
Kobe Pharmaceutical University
Niigata Institute of Technology
Hachinohe Institute of Technology
Daito Bunka University
Nihon Pharmaceutical University
Azabu University
Chukyo University
University of Human
Arts and Sciences

Musashino University
Mukogawa Women's University
Kawasaki Medical School
Kyushu Sangyo University
Saitama Medical University
Shizuoka Institute of
Science and Technology
Tohoku Medical andPharmaceutical University

Hokuriku University
Nagoya Bunri University
Kyoto Pharmaceutical University
Dokkyo Medical University

Researchers

Papers(FY 2021)(2017–2021)

2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1

−
−
−
−
−
8
2*
−
−
2
5*
−
−
5*
−
9
19
2
2
−
1
−
2*
1
1
−
−
1
6
4*
7
1*
−
−
−
9
6

Chapter

The University of Tokyo
Kyoto University
Nagoya University
OSAKA UNIVERSITYTOHOKU UNIVERSITY
KYUSHU UNIVERSITY
Hokkaido University
Tokyo Institute of Technology
University of Tsukuba
Hiroshima University
Kobe University
Chiba University
Nagoya Institute of Technology
SOKENDAI (The Graduate University for Advanced Studies)
Shizuoka University
YAMAGATA UNIVERSITY
Okayama University
Gifu University
University of Toyama
Ibaraki University
Kagoshima University
GUNMA UNIVERSITY
Kyoto Institute of Technology
NARA INSTITUTE of SCIENCE and TECHNOLOGY
Ehime University
Niigata University
UNIVERSITY OF FUKUIHirosaki University
Tokushima University
Nara Women's University
YOKOHAMA National University
The University of Electro-Communications
YAMAGUCHI UNIVERSITYSHINSHU UNIVERSITY
Tottori University
Kanazawa University
Aichi University of Education
Toyohashi University of Technology
Kumamoto University

Researchers

University

522What NINS aims for
Relationship with Universities
through Joint Use and Joint Research( International Collaborative Research )Management of the
Research University Consortium

Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. Maintaining and managing these

NINS carries out a variety of activities to contribute to improving the
research capabilities of universities. As part of this effort, we serve as
the executive organization for the Research University Consortium( RUC ) , an organization of universities actively working to strengthen
their research capabilities. RUC is currently comprised of 41 universities,
and through Task Force ( TF) activities, symposiums, and its website,
RUC disseminates, shares, and discusses a variety of information,
including good practices, on various common issues among universities.

state-of-the-art devices not only provides a base for research activities but also leads academic

Specific activities

research around the world and functions as an international base.

on evidence-based cross-disciplinary
1 TF
research collaboration

NINS is carrying out the following four large international projects in the Promoting Large
Scientific Frontier Projects and Scientific Research Infrastructure Projects of the Ministry ofLarge-scale international projects
Subaru Telescope

ALMA Telescope

Large Optical Infrared Telescope.
It can observe the universe withsuper high vision and super highresolution.

Large Interferometer. It is operated
by the National Astronomical
Observatory of Japan ( NAOJ ) as
an international project.

TMT Project
Thirty-meter class Optical
Infrared Telescope.

The National Institute for Fusion
Science ( NIFS) leads the field ofstudy of ultra-high temperatureplasma in the world.

to strengthen research infrastructure
2 TF
through inter-university collaboration
Universities and inter-university research institutes will work together todiscuss strengthening research infrastructure in order to strengthen
research capabilities through inter-university collaboration. We will alsocollaborate with NINS and inter-university facility network projects.

3 Liaison meeting
Promote information sharing on specific topics such as pressing issues.
( Example topics: research capability analysis, international information
dissemination, academic information distribution, etc.)

4 MIRAI-DX

Project related numerical data ( FY 2022 )Institutes

Countries

MIRAI-DX is a DX platform that transcends the boundaries of fields andinstitutes through the collaboration of university research administrators(URAs). We will use MIRAI-DX to promote collaboration across fields andinstitutes. Seven universities and institutes (CORE 7), which play a central
role, are considering the operation of the platform.

Project

Total Users

Foreign Users

Subaru Telescope

366

130

53

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Symposium

ALMA Telescope

3,418

2,997 **

351

40

Large Helical Device

610

181

112

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All universities participating in the Research University Consortium
converge and hold the symposium once a year. They discuss common
issues about measures and systems on research capability enhancement
which confront all RUC members, including sharing leading initiatives andbest practices in a cross sectoral manner.

Hokkaido University
Tohoku University
University of Tsukuba
Chiba University
The University of Tokyo
Tokyo Medical and Dental University
Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology
Tokyo Institute of Technology
The University of Electro-Communications
Hitotsubashi University
Yokohama National University
Niigata University
University of Toyama
Kanazawa University
University of Fukui
Shinshu University
Nagoya University
Nagoya Institute of Technology
Toyohashi University of Technology
Kyoto University
Osaka University
Kobe University
Okayama University
Hiroshima University
Yamaguchi University
Tokushima University
Ehime University
Kyushu University
Kyushu Institute of Technology
Nagasaki University
Kumamoto University
Kagoshima University
Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology

Chapter

Large
Helical Device

The aim is to collect, share, and analyze the necessary related informationand evidence in order to understand the characteristics of each university's
research capabilities from a multifaceted perspective toward promotinginterdisciplinary and interorganizational collaboration. In order to strengthen
research capabilities through collaboration across fields and institutes, wewill organize issues and conduct the necessary investigations (evidencecollection) and analysis.

Members( 41 universities and institutes )5

Nara Institute of Science and Technology
Tokyo Metropolitan University
Waseda University
Keio University
National Institutes for the Humanities
National Institutes of Natural Sciences
High Energy Accelerator Research Organization
Research Organization of Information and Systems**Including Japanese researchers who are affiliated with overseas institutes

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National Institutes of Natural Sciences24

What NINS aims forOpen Mix Lab ( OML ) Project

OML open recruitment research program menu
1 Research co-creation type
Targeted are researchers affiliated with domestic research institutes, including NINS. This is a project

Providing a place to open up new academic fields
NINS has started the Open Mix Lab (OML) project in FY 2023.

to support innovative research through interorganizational collaboration, carried out in cooperation
with employees.

2 Young researcher support type

The OML project has been conceived as a research plat form to promote interdisciplinar y andTargeted are young researchers affiliated with NINS. This is a project to support innovative research

multidisciplinary research that span organizations, sectors, and academic disciplines and expected tothrough interorganizational collaboration, carried out in cooperation with researchers affiliated withgenerate advanced research results through a variety of research projects as well as provide a venue todomestic research institutes.

open up new academic fields.

3 Theme setting type
Targeted are researchers affiliated with domestic research institutes and private companies,
including NINS. This is a project that utilizes cross-appointments and other means to establish a

How the OML project works

place for practical joint research at NINS and promote exchanges, while collaborating with NINSThe OML project has been broadly divided into open recruitment research programs and facility

by NINS.

employees to implement the project. This project supports innovative research related to themes set

development. The OML open recruitment research programs have been launched by integrating andreorganizing the open recruitment programs that had been implemented by NINS. There are five typesof OML open recruitment research programs, as shown below, and you can choose the type that best

Themes for FY 2023 — FY 2024
Theme 1 : Analysis technology development and application using light in all wavelength regions

suits the progress and scale of your research project.

(Utilization of wavelength regions that have not been used much in the past )2 Young researcher support type

3 Theme setting type

4 Research start-up support type

5 Industry-academia collaboration researcher support type* The open recruitment for FY 2023 has ended in all types.

A feature of the OML open recruitment research programs, which was not found in conventional open
recruitment programs in NINS, is that it has a ``theme setting type,'' in which research projects basedon a specific theme are openly recruited. We plan to continue to set new themes ever y year andconduct calls for proposals, but from next year onwards we plan to build a system to gather opinions
within NINS and reflect them in theme setting.
Regarding facility development, which is a pillar of the OML

Theme 2 : Basic research and development that contributes to GX(storage batteries, hydrogen, bio-manufacturing )4 Research start-up support type
Targeted are researchers affiliated with domestic research institutes, including NINS. This is a project

Chapter

1 Research co-creation type5

to support start-up research, workshops, and preliminary studies to launch innovative researchthrough interorganizational collaboration in cooperation with NINS employees.

5 Industry-academia collaboration researcher support type
Targeted are researchers affiliated with NINS. This is a project to support feasibility studies aimed atsolving social issues and industrial applications.

project along with the open recruitment research programs,
we are currently making arrangements to proceed with the

For specific support scale and application requirements, please refer to the recruitment guidelines

development of the first OML facility at the National Institutesof Natural Sciences Yamate Campus (Okazaki City). It isposted on the NINS' website.

planned to be established as a base for researchers bothi n s i d e a n d o u ts i d e N I N S to c o n d u c t i n te rd i s c i p l i n a r yresearch and problem-solving research collaboration.

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National Institutes of Natural Sciences

Contact
informat ion

Research Support Section, Research Cooperation Division,
Administrative Bureau, NINSTEL .03-5425-1318

Email.nins-jr@nins.jp

https://www.nins.jp/en/collabo/oml.html

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What NINS aims for
Promotion of International Collaborative Research
Europe37

partner institutes

European Molecular Biology Laboratory ( EMBL )European Southern Laboratory ( ESO)●

International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor( ITER ), and other institutes
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• National Science Foundation• National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institutes of
Health, and other institutes

Chinese Academy of Sciences●

partner institutes• Princeton University

partner institutes

Academia Sinica●●

America America

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Asia

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North SouthMax Planck Society for the Advancement of Science

Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute
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“Promote diverse exchanges as a base forcirculating excellent humanresources internationally”
NINS has concluded academic agreements with universities

2

collaborative research and exchange by researchers, andpartner institutes●

Australian National University
University of New South Wales

Chapter

Oceania

and research institutes overseas, promoted international●

carried out diverse international exchanges. NINS contributes
to the exchange of excellent researchers and research

5●

institutions both in Japan and abroad as a hub for circulating
excellent talent internationally.
As of May 2023

Formation of international academic base
■ Collaboration with Princeton University and research institutes affiliated with the Max Planck Society■ International Collaboration with the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL )NINS and Princeton University ( USA ) have entered into an academic exchange agreement since 2010, and have engaged in a variety of exchanges,

EMBL is a European-led international research institution funded and operated by 19 countries with headquarters inincluding joint research in the fields of plasma astrophysics and quantitative/imaging biology, support for educational activities, and mutual

Heidelberg, Germany. Based on the academic agreement concluded in 2005 (re-extended in 2019 ) between NINS

participation in conferences and symposiums. Furthermore, based on an agreement with NINS, we are promoting research exchanges mainly inand EMBL, NINS has adopted exchanges on 3 fronts such as academic exchanges, personnel exchanges, andthe fields of plasma physics and astrophysics with research institutes affiliated with the Max Planck Society (Germany). In both cases, in order tostrengthen the framework for promoting international joint projects, researchers hired through international recruitment are placed locallywith the support of URAs in charge of international collaboration.

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National Institutes of Natural Sciences

technical exchanges. For NINS, joint research is being promoted mainly by the National Institute for Basic Biology( NIBB) that is in charge of the area of research nearest to EMBL.

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What NINS aims for
NINS Collaborative Innovation

NINS Collaborative Innovation System
NINS promotes collaborative innovation based on contracts for academic consultation, joint research,delegated research, etc. We also operate the NINS industr y-academia-government collaboration
membership system for the purpose of fostering networks with industries.

Collaborative Innovation Set Out by NINS

▶ Want to know the types of intellectual properties in NINS.

Industry-Academia-Government
Collaboration Membership System▶ Looking for research seeds that can be used in-house.

Seeds
collection▶ Want to know about the research conducted at NINS.

The National Institutes of Natural Sciences (NINS) is one of the inter-university research institute corporations
that plays a central role in academic research for researchers belonging to national, public, and private
universities and research institutes nationwide. Each university has state-of-the-art research facilities and▶ Have a problem that needs to be solved.

equipment that are difficult to maintain and manage, intellectual infrastructure such as a huge amount of
academic materials, and human resources with the knowledge necessary to use these and we provide

these leading and effective joint research activities and has fulfilled its mission as an inter-university
research institute. NINS now wants to meet the research needs of everyone who is responsible forindustries in Japan, with our accumulated history and achievements.

What a company
wants to do (example)▶To return our research results to society▶To have scientific support for the effects
of new products▶To refer to the issues and needs ofindustries in Japan▶To obtain basic research knowledge fordevelopment▶To find out what a company wants to
do to meet the demands of society
for science▶To get new ideas from cutting-edge
research▶To use large research equipment

collaborative innovation based on contracts for academic

Research
Institutes

Research Funding

Companies, Etc.

system for more information.

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National Institutes of Natural Sciences▶ Want the research of the company to be undertaken.
▶ Want the researcher of the company to be taken in.

Delegated ResearchandCommissioned Researcher▶ Want to start a venture company based on the seeds of NINS.

Venture Collaboration▶ Want to know the confidential research data of a specific researcher.

of the institutes.

Acceptance process of collaborative innovation

1

Joint Research

STEP▶ Please tell us the content of yourconsultation by phone or e-mail.

2

STEP

▶ Collaborators (URAs, etc.) andcoordinators are available for
consultation.
▶In response to consultations, we will
introduce suitable researchers andpropose optimal cooperation methods.

Free of Charge

operate the NINS industry-academia-government collaboration
with industries. Refer to the NINS collaborative innovation

Joint Research

Knowledge andTechnology Provisionconsultation, joint research, delegated research, etc. We also
membership system for the purpose of fostering networks▶ Want to collaborate with a specific researcher.

* Please consult with the Collaborative Innovation Desk regarding use of the license and intellectual property and the use of facilities and joint equipment

STEP

We will utilize the results of academic research conducted bydevelopment to meet the needs of industries. NINS promotes▶ Want to consult with an expert multiple times.

5

If you wish to collaborate with NINS, please contact the researcher in charge or the Collaborative Innovation
Desk in advance. Upon request, we will guide you through procedures such as academic consultation,
collaborative and delegated research contracts.

Mechanism of Collaborative Innovation
NINS in the industrial world and carry out research andAcademic
Consultation▶ Want to consult with a specific researcher once.

Chapter

What NINS
wants from industries▶ Want to find an expert and consult with him once.

Establishment of the Divisionof collaborative innovation

Since its founding, NINS has contributed to the development of academic research in Japan by conducting

Companies

researchers nationwide with opportunities for joint research and new field development.

For Inquiries

Free of Charge

3

STEP

4

▶ As soon as matching with aresearcher is established, thedate and time of the meeting will
be set (fees will be charged fromthe first consultation).

▶ if you wish to continue guidance
af ter that, please submit anacademic consultation application form.

Subject to Fees

Subject to Fees

Research Support Section, Research Cooperation Division,
NINS ( Collaborative Innovation Administrator )TEL .03-5425-1318

Email.nins-sangaku＠nins.jp

https://innovation.nins.jp/en/

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Data
As of April 2023

President Selection andInspection Committee

President

Executive Directors

Administrative Council

As of April 1, 2023

Education and Research Council
Board of Directors

Executive Meeting

Headquarters for Co-Creation Strategy

Research Base Strategy Meeting

Planning Strategy Office

Administrative Bureau

Information Security Promotion Office

Auditing Office

Foundation office

Administrative
employees

NAOJ

Total

229

1,115
employees

NIFS

NIBB

National Institute for
Fusion Science

National Institute for
Basic Biology

NIPS

National Institute forPhysiological Sciences

IMS

Institute for
Molecular Science

Okazaki Research Facilities

ExCELLS Exploratory Research Center on Life and Living Systems

Okazaki Administration Center

Income and expenses ( Budget )【Annual Budget for FY 2023 ( Unit : million JPY)】

Research expenses foracademic-industrial collaborations,contribution operating expenses, etc.

History

2,935

9%

NAOJ

NIFS

NIBB

NIPS

IMS

Subsidies, etc.

1%

5%

331

1,564

1975

Move to Mitaka from Iikura,
Azabu

1977

Founding of the National
Institute for Basic Biology

1977Founding of the National Institutefor Physiological Sciences

Founding of the Institute for
Molecular Science

2,887

Amount ofbudgeted expenditure

9%

Total of

Total of33,482

9%33,482

Management
expenses grants

Founding of the National Center for Biological Sciences

Education andresearch expenses

25,765

1981

Founding of the Okazaki National Research Institutes ( ONRI )Founding of the National
Institute for Fusion Science

2,887

Amount ofbudgeted income

1977

1989

9%

Facility
maintenance expenses

Facility maintenanceexpenses subsidies

1924

2,935

1,564

5%

1888

Founding of the Tokyo
Astronomical Observatory in
the School of Science of The
University of Tokyo

Research expenses foracademic-industrial collaborations,contribution operating expenses, etc.

Others

Subsidies, etc.

Founding of the National
Astronomical Observatory of
Japan

625

237

ABC Astrobiology Center

1988

Research andeducation employees

Technical
employees

Internal Control Promotion Office

National Astronomical
Observatory of Japan

24

Number of employees

Auditors

Vice Presidents

URA employees

26,096

77%

78%

1997

Move to Toki City from
Nagoya City

2000

Establishment of the Okazaki Research Facilities (Okazaki Institute for Integrative Bioscience, ResearchCenter for Computational Science, Center for Experimental Animals, and Center for Radioisotope Facilities)

Breakdown of external funds【Annual Budget for FY 2022 (Unit : million JPY)】

N
I
N
S

2009 Establishment of the Center for Novel Science Initiatives (CNSI )2013 Installation of the Research Enhancement Promotion Headquarters and Research Enhancement Strategy Office2015 Establishment of the Astrobiology Center ( ABC )2018 Establishment of the Exploratory Research Center on Life and Living Systems (ExCELLS )2018 Establishment of the International Research Collaboration Center ( IRCC)
2020

Establishment of the Center for Animal Resources and Collaborative Study( Reorganization of the Center for Experimental Animals )●2023 Establishment of the Headquarters for Co-Creation Strategy (Reorganization of the Research Enhancement Promotion Headquarters, CNSI and IRCC )31

5,980 ( 2,293 cases )National Institutes of Natural Sciences

Delegated researchContributions

Grants-in-Aid for
Scientific Research (KAKENHI)( 113 cases )( 1,420 cases )( 662 cases )

2,103

838

Delegated projects

Other subsidies( 72 cases )( 16 cases )( 10 cases )

50

6

2,457

Joint research

170

Chapter

Total of2004 Establishment of the National Institutes of Natural Sciences

358*Any discrepancies are due to rounding.

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List

Address
As of April 2023

President
Name

Job Title

Maki KAWAI

President

Executive Directors / Vice Presidents

National Institutes of
Natural Sciences

National Institute for
Basic Biology

2F 4-3-13 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo

38 Nishigonaka, Myodaiji, Okazaki, Aichi

105-0001, Japan

444-8585, Japan

Phone +81-3-5425-1300

Phone +81-564-55-7652

F A X +81-3-5425-2049
U R L https://www.nins.jp/en/

F A X +81-564-53-7400
NINS

U R L https://www.nibb.ac.jp/en/

Name

Job Title

Goro WATANABE

Executive Director and Secretary General

Keiji IMOTO

Executive Director and Director of Headquarters for Co-Creation Strategy

National Astronomical Observatory ofJapan

National Institute forPhysiological Sciences

Teruo FURUYA

Executive Director

2-21-1 Osawa, Mitaka, Tokyo

38 Nishigonaka, Myodaiji, Okazaki, Aichi

Saku TSUNETA

Executive Director, Vice President and Director General of NAOJ

181-8588, Japan

444-8585, Japan

Kiyokazu AGATA

Executive Director, Vice President and Director General of NIBB

Phone +81-422-34-3600

Phone +81-564-55-7700

Hideaki TAKAYANAGI

Executive Director

Zensyo YOSHIDA

Vice President and Director General of NIFS

Junichi NABEKURA

Vice President and Director General of NIPS

Yoshihito WATANABE

Vice President and Director General of IMS

AuditorsName

F A X +81-422-34-3690
U R L https://www.nao.ac.jp/en/

322-6 Oroshi-cho, Toki, Gifu

38 Nishigonaka, Myodaiji, Okazaki, Aichi

509-5292, Japan

444-8585, Japan

Phone +81-572-58-2222

Phone +81-564-55-7418

Yuichi OGAWA

AuditorU R L https://www.nifs.ac.jp/en/

Hiromasa NINOMIYA

AuditorN I N S Professo r Em e rit u s Yoshin o ri O hsu mi , t h e
Honorary Professor of NINS, won a Nobel Prize in
autophagy including research lasting 13 years in
the National Institute for Basic Biology ( NIBB ). As am e m o rial of his achieve m e nt , t h e m o nu m e nt isinstalled in NIBB in the motif of "autophagy in yeast
cells".

NIPS

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NIFS

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