Bringing the Value of Research to the World and to Society
Communicating research results and returning their benefits to society is a vital part of academic activity. Kyoto University provides comprehensive support for the dissemination of research findings—both domestically and internationally—as well as for intellectual property management, industry–academia collaboration, and startup creation.
Choose the most effective dissemination and implementation strategy to suit your research goals.
Publication and Dissemination of Research Results
Publishing research results not only enhances academic recognition but also fosters new collaboration with other researchers. Kyoto University supports manuscript preparation and submission, open access publishing, and proper research data management and sharing, in accordance with its research dissemination policy. Make full use of the available resources to effectively communicate your research to the world.
Support for Publishing Academic Papers and Books, etc.
- [Kyoto University Library Network] Workshops on journal submission and publishing practices
- Support for Book Publishing
Guidance on publishing books in English through overseas publishers - AI-Based Tools for English Academic Writing
License purchase information for Paperpal™, an AI tool for English proofreading and translation
Open Access and Open Data
- Kyoto University Research Information Repository (KURENAI)
- Kyoto University Research Resource Archive
Archiving and resource development support for research outputs - Kyoto University Rare Materials Digital Archive
Support for image publication and digital access to rare materials - [Kyoto University Library Network] Support for open access and open science initiatives
- Proper Management and Sharing of Research Data
Manage and Visualize Your Research Outputs
Effectively managing and showcasing your research achievements is essential for building academic credibility and expanding opportunities for collaboration. Kyoto University provides various tools and platforms to support this process:
- Use your ORCiD iD to maintain and share your academic profile
- Check citation metrics using InCites, a bibliometric analysis tool
- [Institute for Information Management and Communication] Update your information in the Activities Database on Education and Research
Ensure your research activities are accurately reflected in the university’s official records
Communicating Your Research to Society and the Media
Preparing to Share: Creating Effective Content
To share your research with a broader audience, it is essential to create content tailored to your target group. This section introduces resources and support available at Kyoto University to help researchers create effective content for broader dissemination.
- [Institute for Information Management and Communication] Content Design Support Service
Provides support for creating attractive content to help communicate your research effectively. - Web Creation Guide for Beginners: “Web Tora-no-Maki”
A practical guide for creating websites for your lab or personal research page.
External-Facing Media Operated by the Office of Research Acceleration
The Office of Research Acceleration also manages media platforms for introducing Kyoto University researchers and research projects. Please contact us if you are interested in having your project featured.
- KyotoU Future Commons
A hub website highlighting the university’s contributions to solving social issues