# Research in JAPAN

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Japan can be your next destination. Many opportunities are open to you. Enjoy your “cool” science life in Japan.

Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, Japan

Message from the Minister

### N. Shemmona

## Hakubun Shimomura

Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology

Minister in charge of Education Rebuilding

Minister in charge of the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games

Japan welcomes creative researchers from around the world. After Tokyo received the honor of hosting the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games, I launched the Japan Vision 2020 initiative for reforming Japanese society in line with the internationalism of the Olympic movement.

Based on this Vision, the science community in Japan will become more internationalized and a more attractive place for top-notch persons to carry out research than ever before. Innovate with us for a better future! See you in Japan.

Japan

# Why not Japan?

## One of the top science countries!

Japan provides you with unique research and career opportunities because it is one of the top science countries in the world.

No. of Nobel Prize winners (2001-2012): 2 $ ^{nd} $ in the world

No. of papers (2004-2006): 2 $ ^{nd} $ in the world

## Enjoy a safe & cool life!

Peaceful and high-quality daily life in Japan will help you to devote yourself to research activities.

Crime per capita (2005): 2 $ ^{nd} $ lowest among OECD countries

GDP per capita (2012): USD 46,707

## I nterface with cutting-edge industry!

Working with cutting-edge industries will inspire you.

No. of patent grants (2012): 1 $ ^{st} $ in the world

UNIDO CIP (competitive industrial performance) index (2010):

1 $ ^{st} $ in the world

## Your gateway to a growing Asia!

If you are interested in the dynamic Asia, your experience in Japan, the gateway to Asia, will greatly benefit you.

## is waiting for YOU!!

## Research in JAPAN

## Postdoctoral Fellowships

Outstanding young researchers are invited to Japan for 1-2 years to conduct joint research under the guidance of their Japanese host researchers.

## Public research institutes and universities

World Premier International Research Center Initiative (WPI): Launched in 2007, this initiative designates 9 centers to create open research platforms that attract the world's best brains, and where the primary operational language is English.

## RIKEN:

Japan's premier research organization for basic and applied research. Since its foundation in 1917, RIKEN has been building global networks and seeking global talent.

## Tsukuba Science City:

The largest cluster of science and technology city including about 30% of all national research institutes in Japan (e.g. NIMS). It is also a beautiful cosmopolitan city with a lot of green.

JSPS (Japan Society for the Promotion of Science):

JSPS supports academic research activities and carries out a wide range of international programs, including several fellowships for inviting overseas researchers to Japan.

JST (Japan Science and Technology Agency): From knowledge creation, the wellspring of innovation, to ensuring that the fruits of research are shared with society and citizens. Series of funding programs are open to the researchers.

And in other institutes...

## Academic Posts are Open to You

Contact Points: "Research in JAPAN" website

www.mext.go.jp/researchinjapan

Related info for students: Gateway to "Study in JAPAN"

www.g-studyinjapan.jasso.go.jp

Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, Japan

## Cool science life in Japan

### Dr.Petros Sofronis

Director, International Institute for Carbon-Neutral Energy Research (ICNER), Kyushu U, Japan / University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA

My primary impression of the research environment is that laboratories in Japan are some of the best-maintained, -equipped, and -funded laboratories in the world.

Also, new research initiatives on key and future research concepts, all of which seem to be characterized by longevity of funding has been constantly undertaken.

Universities are the places that advance and encourage international culture and engagement, which result in many synergistic activities in a wide variety of research fields.

Regarding the advancement of top research technology, I would say that, unquestionably, Japan is a world leader in the field of my research.

### Dr.Samuel Sánchez

Research Group Leader, Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems, Germany

(Ex.NIMS ICYS-MANA fellow)

Being a scientist in Japan has boosted my scientific career, there is no doubt about it.

I found a very friendly, polite and professional staff that made my—and my family—daily life comfortable and safe.

The top-class facilities are simply impressive. The working atmosphere was exceptional; surrounded by excellent scientists from all over the world in a melting pot with the best resources scientists can imagine.

Japan has been a trampoline for me to find a leading position in prestigious research institutes in Germany. But also...a cultural experience that I will always remember!

### Dr.Cevayir Coban

Principal Investigator / Associate Professor Immunology Frontier Research Center (IFReC), Osaka University, JAPAN

I've moved to Japan ten years ago, not for personal reasons, but to work

with a world-leading

immunologist, Prof.

Shizuo Akira. Since

Dr. Coban (center)

and members of Laboratory

of Malaria Immunology

then, my scientific career unexpectedly developed in Japan, I stayed far longer than I planned.

I recommend young scientists to follow their scientific interests, and choose best place to pursue their interest.

If so, Japan is not an exceptional country to others by providing outstanding opportunities.

### Dr.Surhud & Anupreeza More

PostDoctoral Researcher/JSPS Fellow, Kavli Institute for the Physics and Mathematics of the Universe (Kavli IPMU), The University of Tokyo, JAPAN

We moved as a couple to Japan about a year ago. Japan presented a wonderful opportunity for both of us to advance our careers and pursue our research interests, the field of astrophysics and cosmology. We had our doubts before moving to a country where we had no working knowledge of the language, but the friendly nature of Japanese people and in particular, the administration and support staff at Kavli IPMU, helped us to make the transition with ease. With their help in sorting day-to-day matters whenever they arise, we can focus on our research. We are glad that our baby angel was born in Japan.