Research Support Services

External Funding Programs

In order to improve our research capabilities, we provide various supports for acquiring external funds.

  • Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research (KAKENHI)

    Please click here for information on support related to Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research, such as the Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research Advisor System.

  • Fusion Oriented REsearch for disruptive Science and Technology (FOREST)

    For assistance related to JST/FOREST Programs, including proposal viewing and advice on proposal abstracts, please click here.

  • JST/CREST・PRESTO・ACT-X

    We provide information on on-campus information sessions, including viewing ACT-X adopted proposals and hearing about the experiences of adopters in each project. Please click here for details.

  • Publication Support for English Research Papers

    We provide assistance to researchers in submitting English-research papers to international journals in order to improve the international dissemination of their research results and thereby strengthen their research capabilities.

  • English Language Editing Support

    Please click here to learn more about our English-language thesis proofreading assistance services.

  • Support for Article Processing Charge

    Please click here to learn more about our support for Article Processing Charge (APC).

  • Transformative Agreement with Springer Nature and Wiley

    Please click here for more information about Springer Nature's support for open access of English-language articles published in journals covered by the Springer Nature Conversion Agreement and Wiley.

  • Nature Masterclasses

    Learn more about Nature Masterclasses online courses for writing and presenting scientific papers, improving networking skills, and more.

  • Joint Research

    To promote further international research and enhance our research capabilities, we have implemented an intramural support program for collaborative research.

  • International Joint Research Promotion Program

    This program is designed to further enhance research capabilities and promote the globalization of Osaka University by supporting joint research between foreign researchers conducting cutting-edge research and researchers at the University. For more details, please click here.

  • Osaka University Grant for Inter-University International Symposia

    This program supports the organization of international symposia, conferences, and seminars by Osaka University researchers with foreign research institutions conducting advanced research. For more details, please click here.

  • International Affairs

    To increase future international research opportunities and improve research capabilities, we offer support programs for networking with overseas researchers.

  • UCL - Osaka University Strategic Partner Funds

    Please click here to learn more about the call for new projects under the seed funding with the global knowledge partner, University College London (UCL).

  • Support Program for Sending Young Researchers Abroad

    In order to increase opportunities for future international joint research and to strengthen research capabilities, this program is designed to develop global young researchers who can build future personal networks with overseas researchers and promote international development of research activities. For more details, please click here.