{"id":190,"date":"2025-03-31T17:30:16","date_gmt":"2025-03-31T08:30:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.research.kyoto-u.ac.jp\/en\/?page_id=190"},"modified":"2026-03-26T13:34:45","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T04:34:45","slug":"research-environment","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.research.kyoto-u.ac.jp\/en\/research-environment\/","title":{"rendered":"Research Environment &amp; Facilities"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"is-style-sub-title wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Utilization of Infrastructure to Support Research<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kyoto University has a well-developed research infrastructure and support system to enable researchers to <br>pursue independent and excellent research. The Office of Research Acceleration supports the use of various research facilities and data infrastructures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kulib.kyoto-u.ac.jp\/?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kyoto University Library Network<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iimc.kyoto-u.ac.jp\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Institute for Information Management and Communication<\/a> provide an environment that encourages intellectual curiosity and challenges for researchers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We hope you will make full use of the diverse resources available at the university to further develop your research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Base of <strong>Equipment Support in KU<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The University provides researchers with access to specialized equipment through equipment support locations established at each of the major campuses. For details and instructions on how to use these facilities, please refer to the website of each center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/macbes.kufsc.kyoto-u.ac.jp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Main Campus Base of Equipment Support (MaCBES)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/support-center.med.kyoto-u.ac.jp\/isal\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Innovative Support Alliance for Life Science (iSAL)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jimu.uji.kyoto-u.ac.jp\/uji-sces\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Uji Support Center for Equipment Sharing (USACO)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.t.kyoto-u.ac.jp\/en\/research\/yui?set_language=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Katsura Yui &#8211; An evolving network base for cutting-edge research equipment<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nocias.hokubu.kyoto-u.ac.jp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">North Campus Instrumental Analysis Station<\/a> (Japanese only)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Rental Laboratory and Offices<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kyoto University offers rentable laboratory and office spaces to support researchers\u2019 diverse working styles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>[Kyoto University Library] <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kulib.kyoto-u.ac.jp\/mainlib\/en\/facilities\/cubicles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Study Cubicles\/Common Study Room<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>[Institutional Advancement and Communications] <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saci.kyoto-u.ac.jp\/en\/innovation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rental Office\/Rental Lab<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>[Kyoto University library network<\/strong>] <strong><strong>Information Resources for Research<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kulib.kyoto-u.ac.jp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kyoto University library network<\/a> supports research activities by providing access to a wide range of e-journals, databases, and research materials. Online application systems and consultation services are available to help you quickly obtain the academic literature and data necessary for your research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kulib.kyoto-u.ac.jp\/search2\/12201?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Guide to using books, journals, e-journals and databases<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kulib.kyoto-u.ac.jp\/service\/12718\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Request Services for Document Copies and Purchases<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kulib.kyoto-u.ac.jp\/newdb?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Inquiries and Support for Obtaining Materials<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kulib.kyoto-u.ac.jp\/form\/14057\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Inquiries and Support for Obtaining Materials<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">[Institute for Information Management and Communication] <br>IT Infrastructure and Services<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iimc.kyoto-u.ac.jp\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Institute for Information Management and Communication (IIMC)<\/a> provides a range of IT services that support researchers in conducting secure and efficient research activities. These services include large-scale data analysis, secure network access, and cloud storage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kyoto University offers a well-developed information environment to ensure safe handling of data and improve research productivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Supercomputers and Virtual Servers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iimc.kyoto-u.ac.jp\/en\/services\/comp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Supercomputer<\/a>: High-performance computing resources for large-scale data analysis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iimc.kyoto-u.ac.jp\/en\/services\/comp\/vm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Virtual Server Hosting Service<\/a><\/strong>: Secure and flexible hosting for research needs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iimc.kyoto-u.ac.jp\/en\/services\/storage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Research Cloud Storage Services<\/strong><\/a>: Storage solutions for research data and collaborative projects<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Network &amp; Security<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iimc.kyoto-u.ac.jp\/en\/services\/network\/wifi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Using Kyoto University\u2019s Campus Network (KUINS)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iimc.kyoto-u.ac.jp\/en\/services\/network\/vpn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Connecting to the Campus Network from Off-Campus<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iimc.kyoto-u.ac.jp\/en\/services\/ismo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Information Security e-Learning<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Research Support Tools<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iimc.kyoto-u.ac.jp\/en\/services\/storage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Data Backup and Storage Services<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iimc.kyoto-u.ac.jp\/en\/services\/online-meeting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Online Meeting Tools<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iimc.kyoto-u.ac.jp\/ja\/services\/tool#01\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Short URL Creation Service (KNIVES)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iimc.kyoto-u.ac.jp\/en\/services\/comp\/printer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Large-Format Printer Access<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Utilization of Infrastructure to Support Research Kyoto University has a well-developed research infrastructure and support system to enable researchers to pursue independent and excellent research. The Office of Research Acceleration supports the use of various research facilities and data infrastructures. In addition, the Kyoto University Library Network and the Institute for Information Management and Communication provide an environment that encourages intellectual curiosity and challenges for researchers. We hope you will make full use of the diverse resources available at the university to further develop your research. 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