Supports small research groups (3-4 teams) led by emerging researchers proposing new interdisciplinary basic research areas with international originality. The grant aims to foster innovative, transformative academic research through short-term collaborative efforts over three years, with funding up to 50 million yen annually.
Eligible applicants are small research groups of 3-4 teams led by emerging academic leaders proposing interdisciplinary basic research with international originality or novelty. The research should be innovative and transformative.