Call for Applications to JASTIP-Net 2023/24
Guidelines for applicants
1. Introduction to JASTIP and JASTIP-Net
1.1 Japan-ASEAN Science, Technology and Innovation Platform (JASTIP)
The Japan-ASEAN Science, Technology and Innovation Platform (hereinafter referred to as
JASTIP) is a high-level intergovernmental cooperation that is welcomed by the Heads ofState/Government of ASEAN Member States and Japan. JASTIP has been implemented byKyoto University with financial support from Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST)since 2015 to promote collaboration on science, technology and innovation research among
Japan and ASEAN Member States, and to accelerate the application of research outcomesto social implementation towards achieving the United Nations’ Sustainable Development
Goals (SDGs) of the 2030 Agenda. The 1st Phase of JASTIP completed in August 2020, andthe 2nd Phase has commenced in September 2020 till March 2025. This is the last round ofcall for application of JASTIP-Net.
In the 2nd phase of JASTIP, we continue to keep our research focuses on three fields, namely,(i) energy and environment, (ii) bioresources and biodiversity, and (iii) disasterprevention and risk reduction. Accordingly, the JASTIP headquarters and three jointlaboratories have been set up in the ASEAN region with the National Science and Technology
Development Agency (NSTDA, Thailand) hosting the joint laboratory for energy andenvironment, the National Research and Innovation Agency of Indonesia (BRIN) hosting thejoint laboratory for bioresources and biodiversity, and the Malaysia-Japan International
Institute of Technology (MJIIT) hosting the joint laboratory for disaster prevention and risk
reduction. Participation in the activities of the JASTIP is open to all ASEAN Member States.
1.2 JASTIP-Net: an outreach and incubation programme of JASTIP across the region
Together with the above-mentioned headquarters and joint laboratories, JASTIP-Net plays
an important role in strengthening the Japan-ASEAN research collaboration network, as wellas widening and deepening the coverage of the JASTIP activities across the ASEAN region.
JASTIP-Net extends its outreach by seeking prospective and promising partners to launch
new research initiatives that expand the existing JASTIP collaborations. JASTIP-Net alsoacts as an incubator for developing human and institutional capacities, fostering new1

partnerships and growing new endeavors into mature research projects. Two research
projects, stemmed from JASTIP-Net, have successfully got funded for 3 years by e-ASIA
JRP and launched from April in 2019.
2. Research themes for 2023/24
Please choose one of the research themes listed below (which is also indicated in theapplication form).
(1) WP1 Partnership, Networking and Integrated Approach(Leaders: Prof. Eiji Nawata and Prof. Yasuyuki Kono)
1. [Priority theme] Leading STI coordination activities either at an institutional, national orregional level towards solving societal issues in ASEAN and Japan.
The activities can be both practical and theoretical, for example, organizing mock interviews to applyfor grant applications or pitch talks to facilitate academic-industry collaboration, designing a STI
landscape study or capacity development curriculum, but not limited to those. This round, WP1 willpriorities proposals under this theme.

2. Facilitating dialogues between scientists/researchers and policy-makers to embedscientific findings into the SDGs policy formulation in line with JASTIP research focus(energy and environment, bioresources and biodiversity, disaster risk reduction andprevention).
(2) WP2: Energy and Environment Joint Laboratory(Leaders: Prof. Hideaki Ohgaki and Prof. Keiichi Ishihara)
1. Development and application of functional materials for energy and environment
2. Implementation study of renewable energy in Southeast Asia
(3) WP3: Bioresources and Biodiversity Joint Laboratory(Leaders: Prof. Takashi Watanabe and Prof. Hiroshi Kamitakahara)
1. Studies on Bioresources and biodiversity in the ASEAN region, preferably thecollaborative research of ASEAN and Japan and among ASEAN countries.
(4) WP4: Disaster Prevention and Risk Reduction Joint Laboratory(Leaders: Prof. Tetsuya Sumi and Assoc Prof. Takahiro Sayama)2

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How to cope with trans-boundary disasters in the ASEAN region such as tsunami, flood,drought and haze.

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Follow up and strengthen existing partnership and collaboration conducted in the 1stPhase.

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Regional workshops on the specific issues or regional dialogues and forums to
exchange views, learn best practice and share the solutions.

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Exchange of researchers particularly young or early career to promote partnershipamong ASEAN institutions.

Proposals that consider following aspects and approaches would be given priorities;
Emphasis on potential linkages for achieving the SDGs at the local/national level.

Practical research, pilot implementation and societal impacts.

Proposal jointly developed by researchers from two or more countries.

Proposal jointly developed with JASTIP Joint Laboratories.

Application by young and female researchers.

3. Eligibility of applicant(s)Applicants must fall under the following categories:a.

Researchers and/or practitioners who are resident in Japan or the ASEAN Member
States.

b.

Researchers and/or practitioners belonging to organizations such as universities,
educational/research institutions, private sectors and governmental agencies.

* Applications can be submitted by an individual or by a team of individuals.
4. Application procedures
4.1 Submission of the application form•

Please visit the following JASTIP-Net 2023/24 application page, fill in the necessary
items in the application form, and submit it by 27 January 2023.
https://forms.gle/L7CZ56np8Pr1F3jD9•

The proposed budget for an application should Not exceed the maximum amount of JPY
half million (approx. USD 3,500).

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Notification of screening results: late Mach 2023

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4.2 Program Duration and Number of Applications to be Selected•

Duration of activity: From April 2023 to December 2024 (21 months)•

Number of applications to be selected: Around 10-12 in total

5. Obligations of successful applicants•Some of the selected applicant(s) may be registered as JASTIP research
partner(s)/collaborator(s) in the official JASTIP report to JST.

•In carrying out research that is supported by JASTIP (hereinafter referred as to “JASTIPcollaborative research”), the set of regulations and guidelines relating to ResearchCompliance and Ethics of Kyoto University, most notably with regard to Security TradeControl, has to be adhered. Please see further details at https://www.kyotou.ac.jp/en/research/research-compliance-ethics. Kindly also refer to Section 7
Budgetary management and limitations.

•Research partners can be requested to publicize the results of their research at anappropriate occasion, for example, an international symposium to be organized by
JASTIP.

•When presenting the results of the research (including at public symposiums, academicconferences, and on electronic media), an acknowledgement of JASTIP support is to benoted. (ex. This research is conducted as an integral part of a JASTIP project withnecessary supports.)•[Important] After completion of activity, the selected applicant(s) shall submit JASTIPNet 2023/24 Final report (the form will be sent the successful applicants) to the JASTIP
Secretariat and supervisors from JASTIP upon termination of activity by 15 February
2024 (by 6 weeks after the completion). The submitted report will be publicized on theJASTIP website.

6. Attribution of Intellectual Property (IP) RightIntellectual Property (IP) such as patents/utility models derived from JASTIP-Net
collaborative research is attributable to implementing entity(s), based on JST and Kyoto
University commissioned research contracts, and on condition that the period ofimplementation conforms to the content of Article 19 of the Industrial Technology
Enhancement Act (the Japanese equivalent of the Bayh-Dole Act).
7. Budgetary management and limitations

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JASTIP-Net covers the expenses listed below, relating to the implementation of approved
proposals. Please note that budgetary management is carried out by JASTIP’s Leaders at
each WP, and the approved budget shall NOT be transferred or subcontracted to an entity
and/or institution to which applicant(s) belongs. Accounting is also carried out at Kyoto
University, and the budget execution is undertaken according to the rules and regulations ofKyoto University. Please note that expenses should be reimbursed only after discussion withand approval by the JASTIP Leaders.
The following are limitations on expenditures:(1) Allowable expense items•

Travel expenses for investigations, meeting and appointments. Travel must comply with“the most economical route” principle of Kyoto University’s guideline.

•Ex-gratia payments•

Goods including consumables(2) Expense items Not allowable•

Expenditures related to the construction of facilities such as buildings and to theacquisition of real estate•Collaborative researchers’ labor costs•Any expenditure Not relevant to the approved research proposal is strictly prohibited.

Note: In cases of doubt on whether the planned expense falls under allowable expenditures,
please consult the JASTIP secretariat in advance.
8. Privacy Policy
Application information will be handled confidentially and used only for the selection of the2023/24 JASTIP collaborative researches and for mapping exercise for building a network ofresearchers in the region.
9. Contact & Further inquires
Japan ASEAN Science, Technology and Innovation Platform (JASTIP)
Email: jastip-contact@cseas.kyoto-u.ac.jp

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