Research Promotion Division
Our Research Promotion Division provides comprehensive support from the initiation of research projects to the dissemination of research results in line with stakeholder needs. It also supports the development of new research areas, promotes interdisciplinary research, encourages international research expansion, and implements programs to support the development of early career researchers at Kyoto University.
Research Development and Administration
University Research Administrators (URAs) with expertise in Science and Engineering, Medical and Life Sciences, and Humanities and Social Sciences provide support to researchers by assisting them in obtaining competitive research grants, facilitating their research activities, and supporting the development of new research fields, enabling them to take on new challenges.
Research Communication
This section supports the dissemination of research produced by Kyoto University’s researchers and organizations, as well as the promotion of open science. It aims to enhance the University’s ability to spread its research both domestically and internationally by strengthening English-language dissemination and implementing strategic public relations tailored to the diverse stakeholders of the University.
International Collaboration
This section promotes collaborative research between Kyoto University and overseas institutions, while building its international research networks. It fosters the globalization of Kyoto University’s research by assisting researchers in obtaining international funding and facilitating their engagement with overseas researchers.
Early Career Development
This section aims to create an environment at Kyoto University that enables the next generation of diverse researchers to thrive. It also supports the growth of early-career researchers by managing programs, such as the Hakubi Project and L-INSIGHT, and developing new initiatives.
Research Facility Division
Our Research Facility Division will develop and operate core facilities for each research area, providing researchers with seamless one-stop access to facilities and equipment. It will collaborate with research institutions and private companies in Japan and overseas to foster technical experts in specialized fields and develop cutting-edge analytical equipment.
Research Integrity Division
To ensure research integrity and transparency, our Research Integrity Division will address issues related to research integrity, security export controls, and conflicts of interest through the implementation of various guidelines. It will strengthen risk management systems for research integrity and research security, ensuring a safe environment for researchers to conduct their work.
Strategic Planning and Design Division
Based on a comprehensive analysis of research activities at Kyoto University, our Strategic Planning and Design Division will design and propose research strategies and various plans to advance research. It will also take the lead in managing human resources to secure and develop diverse, specialised personnel, as well as developing mid- to long-term strategies to strengthen Kyoto University’s research capabilities.
Design and Development
This section, through collaboration and coordination between the Office of Research Acceleration and other organizations within the University, formulates research strategies and promotional measures that leverage Kyoto University’s strengths.
Human Resource Management
Through a strategic approach to recruiting, training, and career development for specialized personnel such as university research administrators (URAs), this section establishes a system that enables Kyoto University’s researchers to maximize their potential.
Future Design and Innovation
This section focuses on promoting research with a forward-looking approach, optimizing research activities and workflows through the promotion of digital transformation.
Analysis and Evaluation Division
In addition to analysis of the research landscape and relevant policies both globally and locally, our Analysis and Evaluation Division develops Kyoto University’s own assessment indicators to understand and monitor the diverse research activities at the university. It will also contribute to the university’s strategic decision-making and resource allocation through the analysis of this data.
Administrative Section
The Administrative Section manages tasks related to general affairs, human resources, and accounting for the Office of Research Acceleration. It will work with each division to guarantee the smooth progress of various initiatives aimed at strengthening research capabilities.