3.1 Development of Science and Technology Policies

3.1.1 The Science and Technology Basic Plan

3.1.2 The Council for Science and Technology Policy

3.1.3 Administrative Structure of Science and Technology, and the Budget

3.1.3.1 Administrative Structure of Science and Technology

3.1.3.2 Budget for Science and Technology

3.2 Priority Strategies for Science and Technology

3.2.1 Promotion of Basic Research

3.2.2 Prioritization of Research and Development in Response to Issues Important to the State and Society

3.2.2.1 Life Sciences

3.2.2.2 Information and Communications

3.2.2.3 Environment

3.2.2.4 Nanotechnology and Materials

3.2.2.5 Energy

3.2.2.6 Manufacturing Technology

3.2.2.7 Infrastructure

3.2.2.8 Frontier Science

3.2.2.9 Promotion of Science and Technology for Safety, Security,and Spiritual Enrichment

3.3 Reform of Japan's Science and Technology System

3.3.1 Reform of Japan's Research and Development System

3.3.1.1 Building Research and Development Systems to Produce Excellent Results

3.3.1.2 Promotion and Reform of R&D at Japan's Main Research Institutes

3.3.2 Strengthening of Industrial Technology and Reform of the Structure for Co - ordination between Industry, Academia, and Government

3.3.2.1 Promoting Commercialization for the Practical Use of Research Results Achieved by Public Research Institutions

3.3.2.2 Developing an Environment for the Transfer of Technology from Public Research Institutes to Industry

3.3.2.3 Reform of Structure for Disseminating Information and Research Exchanges Aimed at Strengthening Coordination among Industry, Academia, and Government

3.3.2.4 Developing an Environment to Invigorate Research and Development-style Ventures

3.3.3 Promotion of Research Activities in Regional Areas

3.3.3.1 Aiming Toward the Creation of Knowledge Clusters and Industrial Clusters

3.3.3.2 Various Policies on Promotion of Regional Science and Technology

3.3.3.3 Supporting the Concentration of R&D Functions

3.3.3.4 Consolidation of R&D Bases

3.3.4 Development and Retention of Excellent Researchers and Engineers

3.3.4.1 Development of Researchers and Engineers; Reform of Universities

3.3.4.2 Fostering Engineers

3.3.5 Establishing Channels for Communication between Society and Science and Technology Activities

3.3.5.1 Promoting the Study of Science and Technology

3.3.5.2 Establishing Channels for Communication with Society

3.3.5.3 Establishing an Ethical Code of Conduct for Researchers and Engineers

3.3.6 Developing a Foundation for Promoting Science and Technology

3.3.6.1 Strategic and Prioritized Improvement of Facilities and Equipment

3.3.6.2 Expansion of Research Assistants

3.3.6.3 Enhancement of the Intellectual Infrastructure

3.3.6.4 Enhancing the Intellectual Property Rights System, and Active Response to Standardization

3.3.6.5 Developing a Research Information Infrastructure

3.3.6.6 Developing an Infrastructure for Manufacturing

3.3.6.7 Promoting Activities of Academic Societies

3.4 Promoting International Science and Technology Activity

3.4.1 Developing Leading Activities for International Cooperation

3.4.1.1 Development of Frameworks for Multilateral Cooperation

3.4.1.2 Cooperation with Nations in the Asia-Pacific Region

3.4.1.3 Cooperation with Nations in Europe and North America

3.4.1.4 Taking on International Programs

3.4.2 Promoting International Research Exchanges

3.4.2.1 Promotion of International Research Activities

3.4.2.2 Promotion of Researcher Exchanges

Contacts

Research and Coordination Division, Science and Technology Policy Bureau

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