Research Capacity of Japan
-Realization of a Science and Technology Nation-
(Provisional Translation)
- Overview (PDF:627.45KB)
- Front Cover Design (PDF:61.9KB)
- Frontispiece (PDF:1.7MB)
- Foreword (PDF:129.7KB)
- Society 5.0 Envisioned on the Frontispiece(PDF:130.5KB)
- Contents (PDF:718.9KB)
Part I Research Capacity of Japan – Realization of a Science and Technology Nation –
Research Capacity of Japan – Realization of a Science and Technology Nation –
Chapter 1 Japan’s Current State of Research Capacity and the Challenges Faced in Research
- Chapter 1 Japan’s Current State of Research Capacity and the Challenges Faced in Research(PDF:5.6MB)
Section 1 Paper Index
- 1. World Ranking in Number of Papers
- 2. Changes in the Number of Papers and Number of Adjusted Top 10% Papers
- 3. Changes in the Number of Papers by Type of Organization
- 4. Number of Papers and Number of Adjusted Top 10% Papers by Sector and University Group
- 5. Factor Analysis for Number of Papers
- 6. Comparison of the Number of Papers of Japanese, English and German Universities
Section 2 Ratio of Time Spent on Research by Researchers
- 1. Ratio of Time Spent on Research
- 2. Number of Research Hours in Annual Total Working Hours
- 3. Number and Share of Research Hours by Age Group
- 4. Constraints in Improving Research Performance
- 5. Specific Constraints in terms of Research Time and Research Funds
Section 3 Research Personnel
- 1. Number of Researchers Taking into Account the Ratio of Time Spent on Research
- 2. Number of Researchers by Field at National Universities, etc.
- 3. Percentage of Full-time University faculty members by Age Group
- 4. Percentage of Female Researchers
- 5. Number of Students Enrolled in the Doctor’s Course
- 6. Number of Doctoral Degree Recipients per Population
- 7. Number of Research Assistants
Section 4 Research and Development Expenditures
- 1. Changes in the Ratio of Total R&D Expenditures to GDP
- 2. Changes in the Ratio of Government-Funded Research Expenditure to GDP in Major Countries
- 3. Changes in the Ratio of Governments Budget Appropriations for Science and Technology to GDP in Selected Countries
- 4. Changes in R&D Expenditures
- 5. Research Expenditure per Full-time Researchers in University Sector
Section 5 International Brain Circulation
- 1. Domestic Papers and Internationally Co-authored Papers in the Number of Papers and Number of Adjusted Top 10% Papers in Major Countries
- 2. Researchers Dispatched Abroad
- 3. Ratio of Researchers Dispatched Abroad (Mid-to-Long-Term) to Researchers Enrolled
- at Research Institutions
- 4. Changes in Doctoral Degree Recipients in the U.S.
Section 6 Patents, Technology Trade, and Cooperation between Industry and Academia
- 1. Number of Patent Families
- 2. Number of Papers Cited in Patent Families
- 3. Changes in Industrial Trade Volume in Major Countries
- 4. Joint Research Projects between Universities and the Private Enterprises
- 5. Number of Unicorn Enterprises
Chapter 2 Science, Technology, and Innovation Policies of Japan
Section 1 Basic Act on Science, Technology and Innovation and Science, Technology, and Innovation Basic Plan
- 1. Basic Act on Science, Technology and Innovation
- 2. Science, Technology, and Innovation Basic Plan
- 3. Government R&D Investment
Section 2 Review of Major Policies
- 1. Creation of Incorporated Administrative Agencies and National Research and Development Agency System, and Corporatization of National Universities
- 2. Promotion of Dual Support System
- 3. Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research
- 4. Strategic Basic Research Programs
- 5. World Premier International Research Center Initiative (WPI)
- 6. Future Issues
Chapter 3 Human Resource Development and Establishment of Research Environment to Support Research Capacity
Section 1 New Projects for Strengthening Research Capacity of Universities
- 1. Establishment of University Endowment Fund
- 2. Comprehensive Promotion Package for Regional Core and Distinctive Research Universities
Section 2 Enhancing of Measures Related to Human Resource Development to Support
- 1. Comprehensive Package to Strengthen Research Capacity and Support Young Researchers
- 2. Improvement of Treatment of Doctoral Students and Expansion of Career Paths
- 3. Policy Package regarding Education and Human Resource Development toward the Realization of Society 5.0
- 4. Fostering and Promotion of Active Participation of Female Researchers Playing Leading Roles in Science, Technology, and Innovation
- 5. Fostering, Supporting, and Securing Management Personnel such as URAs and Technical Staff
Section 3 Strengthen Measures to Establish Research Environments
- 1. Promotion of Research DX
- 2. Shared Use of Research Equipment
- 3. Establishment of Large Research Facilities
Section 4 Specific Measures for the Strategic Promotion of International Development of Science and Technology
- 1. Strategic Promotion of the International Development of Science and Technology
- 2. Promote International Student Exchange and International Exchange at Universities, etc
Chapter 4 Social Implementation of “Knowledge” for Innovation Creation
Section 1 Initiatives to Implement the “Knowledge” Gained from Research into Society and Thereby Create Innovations
- 1. Promotion of Research and Development and Social Implementation to Solve Social Issues
- 2. Promotion of R&D Projects Aimed at Commercialization, and Corporate Initiatives
Section 2 Initiatives to overcome novel coronavirus infections
- 1. Response to COVID-19
- 2. Medical Device Developed in Japan Continues to Save Lives of the COVID-19 Patients Worldwide
- 3. Development of Technology to Overcome COVID-19
Section 3 Economic Security
- 1. New Think-Tank Functions for Safety and Security
- 2. Key and Advanced Technology R&D through Cross Community Collaboration Program(K Program)
- 3. Act on the Promotion of Ensuring Security through Integrated Implementation of Economic Measures (Economic Security Promotion Bill)
Section 4 Status of Science, Technology and Innovation Policies Utilizing Convergence
Knowledge (So-Go-Chi) - Reasons for the Need for “Convergence Knowledge (So-Go-Chi)” and Utilization of Convergence Knowledge(So-Go-Chi) to Solve Social
- 1. Why Is It Now Necessary to Examine the Convergence Knowledge(So-Go-Chi)?
- 2. Examples of Initiatives to Solve Social Challenges through Fusion of “Knowledge”
Part II Measures Implemented to Promote Science, Technology and Innovation Creation
Chapter 1 Development of Science, Technology and Innovation
Section 1 The Science, Technology, and Innovation Basic Plan
Section 2 Council for Science, Technology and Innovation
- 1. Major Endeavors of the CSTI in FY2021
- 2. Strategic Prioritization in the Science and Technology -related Budget
- 3. R&D Evaluation of Projects of National Importance
- 4. Major Deliberations at Expert Panels
Section 3 Integrated Innovation Strategy
Section 4 Revitalizing the Science, Technology and Innovation Administrative Structure and Flow of Funds
- 1. Administrative Structure for Science, Technology and Innovation Policies
- 2. Revitalizing the flow of funds to create knowledge and value
Chapter 2 Science, Technology and Innovation Policy Toward Realization of Society 5.0
Section 1 Transformation to a sustainable and resilient society that ensures the safety and security of the people
- 1. Creating New Value through the Fusion of Cyberspace and Physical Space
- 2. Promoting Social Change and Disruptive Innovation to Overcome Global Issues
- 3. Building a Resilient, Safe and Secure Society
- 4. Formation of an innovation ecosystem that will serve as the foundation for creating new industries for value co-creation
- 5. Urban and regional development that will serve as infrastructure to pass on to the next generation (development of smart cities)
- 6. Promoting R&D and social implementation to resolve various social issues and utilizing Convergence Knowledge
Section 2 Expanding the frontier of knowledge and strengthening research capabilities as a source of value creation
- 1. Reconstruction of the environment that generates diverse and outstanding research
- 2. Construction of a new research system (promotion of open science and data-driven research, etc.)
- 3. Promoting university reform and enhancing functions for strategic management
Section 3 Education and Human Resources Fostering to Realize the Well-being of Individuals and the Challenges They Face
Supporting Materials
(Strategic Planning, Research and Development Division, Science and Technology Policy Bureau)