With a tradition of "academic freedom," Kyoto University has produced countless unique and innovative research. To progress toward the future with the internationalization of academic research and the rise of diverse societal challenges, we must adopt new initiatives to enhance our research capabilities.
Taking a broad view of the university, the newly established “Kyoto University Office of Research Acceleration” will shape and carry out evidence-based approaches to research advancement. It will play a key role in strengthening Kyoto University’s research capabilities and driving the next generation of scholarly progress. It will also offer strategic and coordinated support for the university’s research efforts, ensuring that Kyoto University remains a prominent force in the global academic world.
The establishment of this new organization is an important step in our university’s ongoing effort towards further advancement. Together with all stakeholders, we hope to continue the challenge of opening up the future of Kyoto University.

The newly established “Kyoto University Office of Research Acceleration”, serves as a central hub dedicated to enhancing Kyoto University's research capabilities and opening new frontiers for the future. Going beyond traditional research support, this new office brings together specialized professionals, such as URAs (University Research Administrators), and administrative staff as a cohesive team to strategically advance research initiatives.
Our mission is to foster an environment that enables each researcher to focus on the free and outstanding creation of knowledge, while enhancing the research potential of Kyoto University.
To achieve this mission, we support the development of evidence-based strategies by taking a broad view of the university’s overall research activities. We are committed to proposing effective resource allocation, promoting research communication, building global research networks, exploring new research areas, and nurturing the next generation of researchers.
Five divisions will be set up within Kyoto University Office of Research Acceleration. These divisions will work together to support research activities at Kyoto University by designing and implementing strategies based on analysis of global research landscape, enabling advanced research environments, and building a fair and trustworthy research infrastructure that takes into account the domestic and international developments.
To ensure that Kyoto University continues to be a world-leading research university, we will keep taking on new challenges.
We appreciate your guidance and support, and look forward to working together.