Session 1: Basics and Practice of Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research ~ Key Points for Selection from Perspectives and Examples ~

Date and Time: Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 18:30–20:30

Lecturer: Yoshinori Sato (Professor, Faculty of Humanities, Kyoto University of Advanced Science)
Mr. Tetsuro Mimura (Professor, Faculty of Bio-Environmental Sciences, Kyoto University of Advanced Science)

Facilitator: Masaaki Ousuma (Lecturer, Faculty of Bioenvironmental Sciences, Kyoto University of Advanced Science)
Ikuko Takao (Assistant Professor, Student Practicum Support Center, Kyoto University of Pharmacy and Pharmacy)

Number of participants: 118

Implementation Report:

This training was held for young researchers and graduate students attempting their first application for Grants-in-Grants, as well as faculty and staff who wish to reorganize their fundamentals. Lecturers were invited as lecturers from the social sciences field to Professor Yoshinori Sato and Professor Tetsuro Mimura from the natural sciences field, providing practical lectures on the judges’ perspectives and specific points for acceptance through real-world examples. During the Q session, topics such as how to appeal to judges outside their specialties, the definition of internationality, and expectations for administrative departments were discussed. The message shared by both instructors was that “continuing to provide Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research is meaningful.” Even if you receive a rejection notice, by calmly analyzing the disclosed information of the screening results and continuing to refine them, your chances of acceptance will definitely increase. The process of writing the application itself was concluded as a valuable opportunity to objectively review my research and understand my current situation.

Part 2: Strategies for Increasing Acceptance Rates for Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research — From Designing Research Activities to Overseas Research Activities

Date and Time: Friday, July 17, 2026, 18:00–20:00

Lecturer: Mitsuaki Ohno (Professor, Faculty of Human Culture, University of Shiga)
Yoshinori Tsukada (Associate Professor, Faculty of Engineering, Reitaku University)

Facilitator: Kanae Akaiwa (Associate Professor, Faculty of Information Science and Technology, Kyoto Sangyo University)
Yuzong Jung (Associate Professor, School of International Studies, Otani University)

Number of participants: 102

Implementation Report:

This training was held under the theme “Strategies for Increasing Acceptance Rates of Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research Applications: From Designing Research Activities to Overseas Research Activities,” with the aim of learning more advanced research designs and specific application techniques. With Professor Mitsuaki Ohno and Professor Yoshinori Tsukada as lecturers, the lecture was conducted from multiple perspectives, from selecting research topics to expanding research activities overseas and even the latest writing strategies utilizing generative AI. Professor Ohno shared his experience conducting overseas research in San Francisco using the International Collaborative Research Acceleration Fund (International Collaborative Research Enhancement A). Professor Tsukada introduced innovative methods from an informatics perspective on “strategic writing” and generative AI utilization. The message shared by both instructors was “the importance of taking a comprehensive view of research activities themselves and designing them strategically.” He concluded that not only preparing documents but also building domestic and international networks, introducing the latest tools, and advancing education and research simultaneously lead to high acceptance rates and research development.