Supporting the creation of new knowledge and global collaboration through idea generation and team building

Effective team building is essential for developing and realizing research ideas. Kyoto University provides comprehensive support for generating original research ideas, forming research teams to implement them, and building international research networks. Take advantage of support tailored to your goals, engage in interdisciplinary and international research, and grow into a world-class researcher.

Emergence and development of research ideas

Kyoto University offers opportunities for researchers to deepen and develop their ideas by encouraging interdisciplinary interactions and fostering the generation of new concepts.

Promoting Cross-Disciplinary Exchange and Dialogue

Innovative research ideas that transcend existing disciplines emerge from the fusion of diverse knowledge and perspectives. We provide various opportunities and platforms for researchers and students to engage in interdisciplinary interactions and stimulate each other’s thinking.

• [間: AI DA] fluent networks Seminars
  In partnership with foundations, cultural institutions, and companies, these seminars encourage early career researchers to engage in broad discussions beyond their immediate fields.
• Meet Your KU Community!
  An intramural networking event that transcends research fields and affiliations, facilitating connections among Kyoto University members.
• Hyakumanben Salon
  A venue where researchers can casually engage in cross-disciplinary conversations, fostering informal yet meaningful exchanges.
• [Center for the Promotion of Interdisciplinary Education and Research] Cross-Sectoral Research Platform Development Program
  Projects aimed at building platforms for initiating interdisciplinary research, encouraging collaboration across various fields.
• [Center for the Promotion of Interdisciplinary Education and Research] 100 Human Papers
  “Matchmaking” Event for Cross-Disciplinary Research with the Goal of Joint Article Publication
• [Center for the Promotion of Interdisciplinary Education and Research] All-Discipline Exchange Meetings (Japanese only)
  Regular gatherings where individuals from different fields can interact at a fixed location each month, facilitating ongoing interdisciplinary dialogue.
• [Center for the Promotion of Interdisciplinary Education and Research] Toitoutoi (Japanese only)
  A new type of academic journal in which researchers from diverse fields deepen their knowledge through dialogue.
• Hyakumanben Dangi
  A forum for undergraduate students to engage in cross-disciplinary discussions, encouraging the exploration of ideas beyond their primary areas of study.

Support for the Creation of Emerging Research Areas

• SPIRIT2
  This program encourages the creation of “small island-type research areas”—budding research expected to develop into new research areas with a global presence.

Building a Global Research Network

Developing an international research network is essential for promoting research with a global perspective and for the international dissemination of research results. Kyoto University provides robust support for international research activities by offering networking opportunities and funding for joint research projects involving both domestic and international researchers. We assist at various stages, from identifying potential research partners to advancing international research collaborations.

• Promote joint research with overseas research institutions
• We facilitate collaborations with international research entities to enhance the quality and impact of research outcomes.​
• Consultation Services for Early Career Researchers Wishing to research in Europe
  For next-generation researchers aiming to conduct research in Europe, we offer consultation services to guide and support their endeavors.​
• Assistance in Applying for Overseas Research Funding (e.g., Horizon Europe, NSF, NIH)
  We provide support in navigating and applying for international research funding opportunities, including programs like Horizon Europe, the National Science Foundation (NSF), and the National Institutes of Health (NIH).​
• [間: AI DA] Kyoto University/DAAD Partnership Program
  This program enhances international mobility and research exchange between young researchers from Kyoto University and German institutions, fostering collaborative research networks. ​
• Dispatch of Kyoto University Researchers and Students to International Consortia and Networks
  Kyoto University support the participation of our researchers and students in global inter-university networks, promoting academic exchange and collaboration.​
• faculty and staff exchange programs with international partners
  To strengthen international ties, we facilitate the exchange of faculty and staff with partner universities and research institutions abroad.​
• Enhancing Interaction with Strategic Partnership Universities and Supporting International Collaborations: SP+ Fund
  The SP+ Fund supports joint research projects and researcher exchanges with strategic partner universities, aiming to deepen international collaborations.