Part 1: Creativity of Japan's Science and Technology
Chapter 2 Current State and Issue of Japan's Science and Technology
Section 2 Research Environment and Research Funds
1. Research Environment
(Attractive Environment to Young Researchers)
From the standpoint of securing excellent research human resources,
supporting the postdoctorals, etc. is essential. It is required to develop supporting
environment further by such means as expanding research opportunities through
the increase in competitive funds. It is also important to develop diverse and
appealing environment to attract researchers from abroad.
(Competitive Environment)
The competitive environment generally refers to the research
environment where researchers can draw competitive funds from outside the research
institute; competitive environment within the research institute is generated;
the principle of competition prevails in all aspects; and individual's ability
can be exercised to the full.
From the standpoint of securing excellent research human resources,
supporting the postdoctorals, etc. is essential. It is required to develop supporting
environment further by such means as expanding research opportunities through
the increase in competitive funds. It is also important to develop diverse and
appealing environment to attract researchers from abroad.