Meet with JST: Explanatory Session on CREST/PRESTO

Thank you for attending the seminar! The seminar materials are available below: 
 English:20150713CREST_PRESTO_material_E.pdf
 Japanese:20150713CREST_PRESTO_material_J.pdf

Purpose
Want to become an independent researcher? 
This may be a good opportunity for you – JST, Japan Science and Technology Agency will hold an OIST session for the CREST/PRESTO program on Monday July 13.

CREST is for a team research and PRESTO is for individuals who are looking to become an independent researcher. JST supports basic and applied science in Japan, based on the national strategies on science and technology. This means every year they add new research areas to focus on, and your research ideas might fit one of the focus areas.

If any of the below research areas interests you, please join the seminar and learn about the program and tips for applications specific to the CREST/PRESTO.
Research areas calling for applications in 2015 Summer: Photonic; Energy Harvesting; Innovative Catalysts; Robustness in Plants; Materials Informatics; and Information Science for Cultivation.

CREST/PRESTO Program details available here :

Key Focus Areas
    1. Introduction to CREST/PRESTO Programs
    2. Current Call for Proposal (FY2015 2^nd Call)
    3. Q&A

Date & Times: Monday,  July13  13:10-15:15
    Session 1: English  13:10 – 14:10
    Session 2: Japanese 14:15 – 15:15

Venue: OIST Conference Center Meeting Room 1 (next to the OIST Auditorium)

Speakers
   Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST)
   Ms. Takako Azuma, Deputy Manager, Life Innovation Group, Department of Innovation Research
   Ms. Kana Asano, Chief, Green Innovation Group, Department of Innovation Research

For attendees: Pleaase download attached application guideline and keep it in your devices. It is useful to refer while this document while you are attending the session.