August 22, 2008

Proposals on FY2008 R&D for Expansion of Radio Frequency Resources Adopted

The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) has adopted proposals on R&D themes to be launched in fiscal 2008 for expansion of radio frequency resources, based on the results of proposal reviews conducted by external experts.

1. Background to the invitation of proposals
Spectrum User Fee System financial resources are used to implement R&D for expansion of radio frequency resources. MIC invites R&D proposals for efficient use of radio frequencies, and entrusts R&D activities on the selected proposals to research institutes of private companies, universities, and such.

MIC invited proposals for fiscal 2008 R&D themes for expansion of radio frequency resources from May 30 until June 30, 2008, and received proposals from research institutes.

2. External reviews
A two-step review process was used to select proposals in order to ensure transparency and effectiveness of the screening: peer review by multiple graders having specialized knowledge; and comprehensive review at the research meeting to evaluate spectrum user fee technical examination services, which is comprised of experts.

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