Scientific Research: Opening the Door to the Future
Chapter 2 Basic Policies for the Promotion of Science
Section 2: Enhancing Research Organizations' Ability to Promote Scientific Research
In Japan, universities and affiliated research institutions, and the various research organizations established within them, are responsible for carrying out scientific research. As each of these organizations pursues its own research objectives, it organically integrates the factors discussed above, namely personnel, funds, facilities and equipment, and scientific information and resources.
This section provides an overview of the policies that enable these organizations to function to their full potential and maintain high standards while responding to trends in scientific research and changes in society.
