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This is to announce that the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) will make a public appeal for new R&D subjects to be implemented in FY 2011 by the competitive capital system for Information and Communications Technology, “Strategic Information and Communications R&D Promotion Programme (SCOPE, *1).”
This research and development will be incorporated in the FY 2011 draft budget, hence a public appeal will be held before the budget is arranged in order to commence R&D as soon as the budget is complete. Therefore, please understand that contents, etc. will be subject to change.
1. Objectives of organization
The objective of SCOPE is to improve the R&D force in Japan's ICT field by supporting R&D that contributes to building an affluent ubiquitous computing network society through enhanced international competitiveness, guaranteed security and peace of mind for citizens, promotion of individual energy, and regional revitalization.
2. Targets of public appeal
This public appeal is for SCOPE R&D subjects in 11 R&D fields (*2) related to Information and Communications Technology.
An outline of the public appeal is provided in the enclosed documents.
3. Period of public appeal
From February 7 (Mon) to March 8 (Tue), 2011 at 17:00
(Mailed applications must also arrive no later than this date)
4. How to apply
○ Please register in advance through the Cross-Ministerial R&D Management System (hereinafter, “e-Rad”).
○ Applications must be made as “electronic e-Rad applications” and also as “submitted written proposals” to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC). Written proposals should be submitted via the Regional Bureau of Telecommunications (refer to enclosed documents) in the prefecture where the research representative's organization is based.
○ Outlines of proposals for R&D subjects and the creation of written proposals will be published in the SCOPE area of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) website.
5. Other points to note
If any points remain unclear, please direct inquiries to the relevant Regional Bureau of Telecommunications or to the contact addresses provided for this matter.
*1 Strategic Information and Communications R&D Promotion Programme
*2 The 11 R&D fields are: network foundations; ubiquitous computing mobility; creation of new ICT paradigm; ubiquitous computing platforms; secure networks; sensing ubiquitous space-time foundations; ubiquitous and universal towns; creation, analysis and distribution of advanced content; super communication; ultra-presence communication; and global environment conservation (technology for global warming countermeasures).
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For further information about this press release, please fill in the inquiry form and submit it to MIC on the website
http://www.soumu.go.jp/joho_tsusin/eng/contact.html
International Policy Division,
Global ICT Strategy Bureau, MIC
TEL: +81 3 5253 5374 / FAX: +81 3 5253 5924 |
