Supports small research groups (3-4 groups) proposing challenging and pioneering basic research to transform academic disciplines and create new emerging or fusion fields. Funding is up to 50 million yen annually for 3 years, aiming to elevate Japan's academic standards and foster future academic transformation.
Eligible applicants are small research groups (3-4 groups) conducting basic, interdisciplinary research expected to create innovative and original academic fields beyond existing disciplines.