Promotion of Large Facility Science Projects by MEXT

October 16, 2013

Shintaro SETOScientific Research Institutes Division,

Research Promotion Bureau,Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology

(MEXT)

○ Large scale science projects by Japan yielded world frontier science achievements (e.g. Nobel prize supported by B-Factory experiments).○ This Promotion Framework aims at strategic realization of Large Scale Science Projects according to the Road Map (*) established by MEXT.

○ Large scale science projects by Japan yielded world frontier science achievements (e.g. Nobel prize supported by B-Factory experiments).○ This Promotion Framework aims at strategic realization of Large Scale Science Projects according to the Road Map (*) established by MEXT.

Objectives

(*) The Science Council of Japan produced a Master Plan where 46 Large Scale Science Projects from various science discipline are listed. The Road Map was designed by the Academic Panel (Gakujutsu-Bunkakai) of MEXT to show high priority Large Scale Projects for funding based on peer reviewing.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　

○ Revolutionary Science Achievements. ○ Project Visibility: Attracts top class researchers from all over the world. ○ Promotion of Next Generation Scientists: Bring up young scientists.○ Challenging R&D yields Engineering Innovations.

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　

○ Revolutionary Science Achievements. ○ Project Visibility: Attracts top class researchers from all over the world. ○ Promotion of Next Generation Scientists: Bring up young scientists.○ Challenging R&D yields Engineering Innovations.

Expected Outcomes

Large-Scale Science Frontier Promotion FrameworkLarge-Scale Science Frontier Promotion Framework　～　～ Promotion of Large Scale Science Projects based on Strategic Road MapPromotion of Large Scale Science Projects based on Strategic Road Map ～～ Budget FY2013：

23.584 B\ 　 FY2012： 28.949 B\ （ FY2012 Supplementary：13.285 B\）

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Large Scale Science Frontier Promotion FrameworkLarge Scale Science Frontier Promotion Framework8 projects (FY 2013 budget)8 projects (FY 2013 budget)

Super Kamiokande

Institute for Cosmic Ray Research, The University

of Tokyo0.675B\

LHD

National Institute for Fusion Science

4.377B\

ALMA

Subaru Telescope

National Astronomical Observatory of Japan

2.237B\

JPARC

High Energy Accelerator Research Organization, Japan

Atomic Energy Agency,J-PARC Center

6.617B\

National Astronomical Observatory of Japan

2.669B\

KAGRA

Institute for Cosmic Ray Research, The

University of Tokyo0.463B\

B Factory

High Energy Accelerator Research Organization

5.302B\

TMT

National Astronomical Observatory of Japan

1.244B\

New Entry

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Science Projects with Large Facilities

But Needs major investment for long period

Need for Master Plan + Road Map

Challenging Big Questions and yielding Frontier Scientific Achievements 　　　　 e.g.) Experimental demonstration by B-Factory of Kobayashi / Masukawa theory on violation of CP symmetry that led to Nobel Prize.　　 e.g.) First discovery of neutrino oscillation by SuperKamiokande

Requires Strategic funding support based on peer review not just from science community

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The 4th Base Plan for Science and Technology （ Cabinet approval on Aug. 9, 2011) 　　　

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4. Developing international-level research environment and infrastructure

(1) Developing R&D environment at universities and other public research organizations　　・ Developing university facilities and equipment　　・ Developing advanced research facilities, equipment and promoting their joint utilization (2) Developing intellectual infrastructure (3) Developing research information infrastructure

MEXT Promotion Policy of Large Scale Science Projects

Master Plan as developed by the Committee for Large Scale Research Project of the Science Council of Japan

Evaluate purely from Scientific point of view

Road Map as developed by the Panel for Large Science Facilities, Council for Science and Technology, MEXT

Evaluate urgency, strategic aspects, and public accountability to judge the Priority of projects in the Master Plan

MEXT makes budget request to Ministry of Finance for high priority projects in the Road Map, considering the results of assessment by the Large Projects Panel.

Large Scale Science Frontier Promotion Framework （ MEXT ）

TMT project ranked highly in the Road Map got newly started funding from FY2013.

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MEXT Evaluation Process of Large Projects

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Evaluation for funding decision: Objectives, Needs, FeasibilityPreliminary Evaluation

Evaluation to see the soundness of the project progress. Recommendation for modification of the project goals, schedule, and management, or even close down of the project can be advised. 　　　　

Intermediate Evaluation

Progress check for facility construction etc. Not for evaluation. 　

Progress Check

Evaluate the level of achievements of the initial goals at the end or one year prior to the end of the project to judge if further support to develop the project is necessary and useful.

Retroactive Evaluation

MEXT protocol established on 17 Feb 2009

Evaluation of individual project in Road Map

○ To develop a Road Map, MEXT introduces evaluation category ② to judge the priorities of projects, in addition to category ① to list projects in the Master Plan by the Science Council of Japan.○Road Map review evaluates each project by commenting on “key advantages” and “main issues of concern”.

(1) Community support(2) Responsible organization(3) Open Use System(4) Maturity of project

(5) Urgency (6) Strategic Aspects(7) Social/Public Accountability

Selection Criteria for Master Plan ＝「 Category ① 」 Set out by SCJ（ Basic requirements ） Additional criteria for Road Map ＝「 Category② 」 Set out by MEXT

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Evaluation criteria for Road Map

Project Evaluation Criteria for Road Map

(1) Community Support :(2) Appropriate organization : Clear role sharing among members(3) Open Use System : Accessibility for nation wide researchers 　

　(4) Maturity of the Project: Schedule, Construction/Operation Cost

(5) Urgent Needs : International competition/cooperation threat of brain drain to abroad (6) Strategic Aspects : 1) Status in the world, 2) Influence on other fields　　 3) International contribution, 4) Long term effect for Japan, 5) Any loss to Japan if not do it(7) Social / Public Accountability: 　　 1) Accountability of the importance and needs 　　 2) Defendable for a large investment

Category ①

Category ②

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Road Map as of Today

○17 projects out of 46 were evaluated at “a” rank on evaluation criterion ① and are recognized as the urgent projects with high priority.

An example of Road Map is shown in the next slide

○Minor revision of the Road Map was made in May 2012

○46 Projects in 7 Fields are chosen and evaluated to be promoted.　　　 ・ Humanity and Social Science 4 projects　　　・ Life Science　　　　　　　　　 14 projects　　　・ Earth Science, Environmental, Energy 9 projects　　　・ Material Science・ Chemistry　 4 projects　　　・ Physical and Engineering Sci.　 9 projects　　　・ Space Science　　　　　　　　 3 projects　　　・ Information Science　　　　　　 3 projects

　 ＋６ on-going projects are chosen for follow up evaluation

Among the several projects ranked “a” for both evaluation criteria ① and ②, TMT Project, for example, was funded from FY2013 based on the Evaluation Panel Review of MEXT carried out in FY2014 .

Description of the results of evaluation: Major merits, Remaining issues, Remarks etc.

Description of the results of evaluation: Major merits, Remaining issues, Remarks etc.

Description of the outline of the project, responsible organization, required budget, period projects etc.

Description of the outline of the project, responsible organization, required budget, period projects etc.

Formulating Road Map: Approval for New Entry

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（ Example of Project evaluation ）

Field of

science

Project

name

Cate-

gory

Implementing

institute

Financial requirement

（ billion yen ）Evalua

tion

①

Evaluation

②

Physical Sciences and Engineering

Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT) project

A 【 Core institute 】National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ)

Construction cost ： 130. Operation cost ： 5/year （ Japan plans to contribute at about 25% level for both of construction and operation ） .

a a

Project Approval Process before Road Map Approach is

established

Researcher Community

MEXT

Universities, Inter-University Institutes

Project assessment by the Committee for

Science & Technology

Planning project

Funding

Budget Request to MF

Evaluation

Decision Making Process invisible

to the community

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Project Approval Process after Road Map Approach is

established

Researcher Community

MEXT

Universities ・ Inter-University Institutes

Submission of proposals

Funding Project Evaluations: Before, Middle, After

Science Council of JapanMaster Plan

Highly Transparent Feedback

Plan Funding of Projects recommended in the Road Map

ROAD MAP

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Council for Science and Technology, MEXT(consultative body to the MEXT

minister)

Expected Roles of Master Plan

・ Strategic planning and funding based on scientific evaluation・ Project promotion with broader support from general community・ Timely support of international collaboration or competition・ Autonomous prioritization by researchers community 　

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Policy for Master Plan Revision

　　 Master Plan Revision should be reflected in Road Map Revision and eventually in the Financing of the Projects.

　　 Master Plan is drafted by the Science Council of Japan.　　 MEXT and other funding agencies are expected to use Master Plan to make coherent funding decisions. (Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle for academic projects)

Master Plan 2010 (Mar.2010)→ Road Map 2010(Oct. 2010)Revised Master Plan(Sep.2011)→Revised Road Map(May 2012) 　　

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MEXT view in reviewing Master Plan

　 The Master Plan should not be an unaffordable scale.　　・ More strict evaluation should be made on the ability of the executing Institute and the validity of the project.　　・ Strategic support of projects where Japan can make leading roles in international collaboration or competition The Master Plan should establish priority across the entire science fields. Re-evaluation of on-going projects on their validity in view of world science trend.

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Regarding the Road Map

Road Map shows the research perspective as viewed by researchers. Funding support coherent with this perspective is very important not just for large facility sciences. 　 Establishing a scheme for Japan to take a lead in some area is important. Only few projects involve foreign leading institutes. More globalization of Japan’s projects is needed.

Developing a Road Map itself is not a goal. Implementing coherent checking process to feed back for updating the Road Map at key milestones to reach the final goal is important.

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Public comments on the promotion of Large Facility Science Projects (Road Map

2012) 　　

Public comments on the promotion of Large Facility Science Projects (Road Map

2012) 　　Regarding Large Facility Projects(1) Importance of Instituting Peer Review Evaluation => Stable long term support for successful projects. Timely descope or termination of unsuccessful projects(2) Road Map 2012 lists important projects. The priority among the projects varies depending upon world scientific trend and the level of maturity of projects. Regular evaluation of projects is essential.(3) Systematic outreach of Science community, not by individuals, to general public as a whole is essential.

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Master Plan Revision Schedule

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Oct. 2010 Master Plan Revision Policy DecisionFeb. 2013 RFP for Large Scale Science ProjectsMar.2013 Deadline for proposal submissionJun. 2013 Report on Large Scale Science Projects Dec.2013 Master Plan for High Priority Major Project Feb. 2014 Review at Scientists Council　　（ Inviting Public Comments, if necessary ）Apr.2014 Report to General Assembly of SCJ 　

Science Council of Japan21 Dec 2013

　

Thank you for your attention

(surveyed by MEXT)

1. International Comparison of S&T Index

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Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT)

Other Ministries -Ministry of Economy, Trade

and Industry-Ministry of Agriculture.

Forestry and Fisheries, etc.

Coordination

Research Institutes and Research Funding Agencies

(Independent Administrative Institutions)Cooperation

Prime Minister

Council for Science and Technology Policy (CSTP) -Investigations and deliberations on basic policy on S&T.

-Investigations and deliberations of policy for allocation of budget, human and other resources relating to S&T -Evaluation of nationally important R&D

2. Structure of S&T policy formation in Japan

Cabinet OfficeCabinet Office

ConsultationResponse/Opinions offered

Consultation Response/Opinions offered

Response/Opinions offered Consultation

Universities

Industries

Cooperation

Cooperation

Inter-University Research Institutes2

MEXT 2.32 ( 27.3 )

METI 0.54 ( 6.4 )

MAFF 0.12 ( 1.4 )

MHLW 0.15 ( 1.8 )

Others 0.28 ( 3.3 )

Total 3.59 ( 42.2 )

MinistryS&T-Related Budget

(tri JPY) (bln USD)

NOTE The exchange rate : 1 USD = 85 JPY

Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT)

Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI)

Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW)

Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF)

Others

MEXT64.8%

METI15. 0%

Others7. 7%

MHLW4. 3%

MAFF3. 5%

MOD4. 8%

Ministry of Defense (MOD)MOD 0.17 ( 2.0 )

3.3. S&T-Related Budget in FY2010S&T-Related Budget in FY2010

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MEXT, 23,236,

65%

Other Ministries,12,643,

35%

Breakdown of MEXT

S&T-Related Budget in FY2010

(Unit: 100 million JPY)

University, etc.12,266 (53%)

IndependentAdministrative

Institutions6,391 (28%)

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2,000 (9%)Others

2 ， 579 (11%)

4.4. Breakdown of MEXT S&T-Related Budget

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RIKEN - The Institute of Physical and Chemical Research

（ http://www.riken.jp/) JAMSTEC - Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology

（ http://www.jamstec.go.jp/) JAEA - Japan Atomic Energy Agency

(http://www.jaea.go.jp/index.shtml) NIMS - National Institute for Materials Science

（ http://www.nims.go.jp/index.html) JAXA - Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency

(http://www.jaxa.jp/index_e.html) NIED - National Research Institute for Earth Science and Disaster Prevention

（ http://www.bosai.go.jp/) NIRS- National Institute of Radiological Science (http://www.nirs.go.jp/)

JST - Japan Science and Technology Agency

　　 （ http://www.jst.go.jp/) JSPS - Japan Society for the Promotion of Science

　　 （ http://www.jsps.go.jp/)Please find other institutions at “http://www.mext.go.jp/b_menu/link/ken.htm”

5. Independent Administrative Institutions under MEXT

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National Institute of Japanese Literature(Kokubunken)

International Research Center for Japanese Studies

National Museum of Japanese History(Rekihaku)

National Museum of Ethnology(Minpaku)

Research Institute for Humanity and Nature(RIHN)

National Institute for Fusion Science(NIFS)

National Astronomical Observatory of Japan(NAOJ)

Institute for Molecular Science(IMS)

National Institute for Basic Biology(NIBB)

National Institute for Physiological Sciences(NIPS)

National Institute of Informatics(NII)

The Institute of Statistical Mathematics(ISM)

National Institute of Polar Research(NiPR)

National Institute of Genetics(NIG)

Institute of Particle and Nuclear Studies(IPNS)

Institute of Materials Structure Science(IMSS)

6. Inter-University Research InstitutesThe inter-university research institute is a center of excellence that promotes academic research by fulfilling the needs of researchers involved in universities across the country and by cooperating

extensively with researchers abroad.

1. Extramural use of large-scale and special experimental and observatory equipment 2. Collecting,researching and releasing of reference materials and data

3. Ensuring and providing intellectual properties that are the results of most advanced research 4. Fostering of researchers

5. Promoting research exchange

National Institute for Japanese Language and Linguistics

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National Institutes for the Humanities(NIHU) National Institutes of Natural Sciences(NINS)

High Energy Accelerator Research Organization(KEK)

Research Organization of Information and Systems(ROIS)

7. The 4th Basic Plan for Science and Technology (Draft) (1)

4. Principles for 4th Basic Program (1) Target picture of Japan

　　・ A country that achieves sustainable growth in the future　　・ A country that realizes affluent, high-quality life for

citizens　　・ A country that has science and technology as the

foundation for national survival

　　・ A country that takes leadership in resolving global problems

　　・ A country that continues to create intellectual property and

develops science and technology as culture (2) Basic principles for future science and technology policy

　　・ Integral development of “science, technology and innovation

（ STI ） policies” 　　・ Giving greater priority to “roles of human resources and

their support organizations”

　　・ Realizing “policies for creating things together with society”

I. Basic ConceptI. Basic ConceptI. Basic ConceptI. Basic Concept

2. Position of Basic Plan for Science and Technology

Basic principles for comprehensive and systematic promotion of Japan’s science

and technology policy as a national strategy for the next five years

1. Rapidly changing world and Japan’s crises

<World changes>・ Emergence of global problems

・ Intensifying race to acquire resources and energy

・ Rise of emerging countries・ Progress in economic globalization

<Japan’s crises>・ Falling birthrate, aging population,

and population decline・ Declining social/economic vitality・ Long-term decline in industrial

competitiveness

3. Third Basic Program’s achievements and problems

・ Individual achievements have fallen short of attaining social challenges.

・ Slack government investment in recent years・ Decline in posts for young people at

universities・ Obstacles to maintenance and management

of facilities/equipment

1 ． Basic principle Strategic promotion of STI in environment/energy and

medical/nursing/health areas to overcome constraints to new growth

2 ． Promotion of green innovation Lower-carbon energy supply, increased energy use efficiency, etc.

3 ． Promotion of life innovation Development of innovative disease prevention methods, development

of new early diagnosis methods, etc.

4 ． System reforms to promote STI (1) Enhancement of strategic promotion systems for STI

- Creation of “STI Strategy Council (provisional name),” etc. (2) Building of new science/technology innovation systems

- Utilization of regulations and institutions to promote innovation - Promotion of intellectual property and international standardization

strategies, etc. 　

1 ． Basic principle Strategic promotion of STI in environment/energy and

medical/nursing/health areas to overcome constraints to new growth

2 ． Promotion of green innovation Lower-carbon energy supply, increased energy use efficiency, etc.

3 ． Promotion of life innovation Development of innovative disease prevention methods, development

of new early diagnosis methods, etc.

4 ． System reforms to promote STI (1) Enhancement of strategic promotion systems for STI

- Creation of “STI Strategy Council (provisional name),” etc. (2) Building of new science/technology innovation systems

- Utilization of regulations and institutions to promote innovation - Promotion of intellectual property and international standardization

strategies, etc. 　

1 ． Basic principle The government will establish challenges to address and will primarily

promote measures to attain them

2 ． Promotion of measures to attain key challenges (1) Realizing affluent, high-quality life for citizens (2) Enhancing Japan’s industrial competitiveness

(3) Contributing to resolving global problems (4) Maintaining foundation for national survival

(5) Expanding and enhancing common science and technology infrastructure

3 ． System reforms to attain key challenges (same as II.4)

4 ． Strategic development of globally integrated activities (1) Promoting R&D to resolve problems common to Asian countries

　　　 (East Asia Science & Innovation Area Initiative, etc.) (2) New development of science and technology diplomacy

1 ． Basic principle The government will establish challenges to address and will primarily

promote measures to attain them

2 ． Promotion of measures to attain key challenges (1) Realizing affluent, high-quality life for citizens (2) Enhancing Japan’s industrial competitiveness

(3) Contributing to resolving global problems (4) Maintaining foundation for national survival

(5) Expanding and enhancing common science and technology infrastructure

3 ． System reforms to attain key challenges (same as II.4)

4 ． Strategic development of globally integrated activities (1) Promoting R&D to resolve problems common to Asian countries

　　　 (East Asia Science & Innovation Area Initiative, etc.) (2) New development of science and technology diplomacy

IIII. . Promotion of 2 big innovations as a pillar of growthPromotion of 2 big innovations as a pillar of growthIIII. . Promotion of 2 big innovations as a pillar of growthPromotion of 2 big innovations as a pillar of growth III. Addressing key challenges facing JapanIII. Addressing key challenges facing JapanIII. Addressing key challenges facing JapanIII. Addressing key challenges facing Japan

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8. The 4th Basic Plan for Science and Technology (Draft) (2)IV. Enhancement of basic research and human resources developmentIV. Enhancement of basic research and human resources developmentIV. Enhancement of basic research and human resources developmentIV. Enhancement of basic research and human resources development

(2) Training creative, excellent researchers ・ Building fair, transparent evaluation systems

　　・ Developing career paths for researchers　　・ Promoting the success of female researchers

(3) Developing human resources to support the next generation

4. Developing international-level research environment and infrastructure (1) Developing R&D environment at universities and other public research

organizations　　・ Developing university facilities and equipment

　　・ Developing advanced research facilities, equipment and promoting their joint utilization

(2) Developing intellectual infrastructure (3) Developing research information infrastructure

1. Basic principle Addressing key challenges and promoting efforts to enhance Japan’s

basic research and human resources development as “two wheels of one cart.”

2. Thorough enhancement of basic research (1) Enhancing creative and diverse basic research

　　　 (Further expansion of scientific research subsidies, etc.) (2) Enhancing globally top-level basic research

3. Development of human resources to support science and technology (1) Developing human resources who are useful in diverse scenes

　　・ Thorough enhancement of graduate school education　　　 (Creation of industry-academia forums, preparation of guidelines

for promotion of graduate school education, etc.)

　　・ Support for those going on to doctoral courses and diversification of careers

　　・ Development and vocational training of engineersV. Development of policies for creating things together with societyV. Development of policies for creating things together with society V. Development of policies for creating things together with societyV. Development of policies for creating things together with society

(2) Enhancing screening and fund distribution functions under research funding systems

　　・ Reforming systems for screening and distribution of research funds　　・ Improving and expanding competitive funding systems

(3) Enhancing R&D implementation systems 　　・ R&D corporation reforms (National R&D Organization (provisional

name), etc.)　　・ Developing systems to effectively promote research operations (4) Establishing the PDCA (plan-do-check-act) cycle for STI policies

　　・ Ensuring effectiveness in the PDCA cycle　　・ Improving and expanding R&D evaluation systems

4 ． Expanding R&D investment Raising public and private sector R&D investment to 4% or more of GDP

and government R&D investment to 1%

1. Basic principle Making efforts to win the people’s understanding, support and

confidence in order to realize policies for society and the public

2. Deepening relations between society and science/technology innovation

(1) Promoting STI policies based on citizens’ viewpoints　　・ Promoting citizen participation in policy planning, making and

promotion　　・ Training and securing human resources to link society and STI

policies (2) Promoting science and technology communications activities

3 ． Promoting effective STI policy (1) Enhancing policy planning, making and promotion functions

　　　 (STI Strategy Headquarters (provisional name), etc.) 8

9. Large Scientific Research ProjectsSuper Kamiokande

(neutrino detector)

Institute for Cosmic Ray Research, The University

of Tokyo

LHD(Large Helical Deivce )

National Institute for Fusion Science

ALMA(Atacama large Millimeter / submillimeter Array)

Subaru Telescope

National Astronomical Observatory of Japan

J-PARC(Japan Proton Accelerator Research Complex)

High Energy Accelerator Research Organization, Japan

Atomic Energy Agency,J-PARC Center

National Astronomical Observatory of Japan

LCGT (Large Cryogenic Gravitational wave Telescope)

Institute for Cosmic Ray Research, The University of Tokyo

SuperKEKB(electron-positron collider)

High Energy Accelerator Research Organization

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※ 3 Projects of the lower parts are still under construction.

＜ Large projects: Fundamental Outlook ＞

　 ・ Evaluate based on the intellectual curiosity of researchers, and conceptualize

through formation of agreement within the science community　 ・ Promote through Joint usage/research system ( main implementing institute:

Inter university research institutes, university labs that have national joint usage

function. )　 ・ Include those promoted through networks of research institutes, as well as

those promoted through construction of large facilities

・ Deal with the amount of project budgets flexibly, in accordance with their respective

attributes, on the scale of several billion yen

10. Promotion of Large Scientific Research Projects 　①－ Formulating fundamental concepts, or “Roadmap” relating to the promotion of large scientific research projects －

On Large Scientific Research Projects (their basic attributes and significance.)○ Large projects have yielded groundbreaking results that have taken the lead in scientific research worldwide, by

aggregating cutting-edge technology and knowledge to tackle research issues that had yet to be explored by anyone.

○ Such projects require enormous amounts of fiscal investment, necessitating strategic, systematic promotion through

a long-term outlook, while garnering the support and understanding of the general public and society overall.

○ Large projects have yielded groundbreaking results that have taken the lead in scientific research worldwide, by aggregating cutting-edge technology and knowledge to tackle research issues that had yet to be explored by

anyone.

○ Such projects require enormous amounts of fiscal investment, necessitating strategic, systematic promotion through

a long-term outlook, while garnering the support and understanding of the general public and society overall.

B-factory (KEKB)(High Energy Accelerator Research Organization)

Examples of large scientific research projects under promotion

Super Kamiokande(Institute for Cosmic

Ray Research, The University of Tokyo)

Working Group on Large Scientific Research Projects, Council for S&T, MEXT ( Sept. 2, 2010 ) Working Group on Large Scientific Research Projects, Council for S&T, MEXT ( Sept. 2, 2010 )

■The government must explicitly position the consistent, stable investment of resources into large projects for the nation’s

scientific research, while winning support and understanding from the general public and society overall. ■Use the examples of Europe and the US to formulate a Japanese version of the “Roadmap” to strategically and

systematically promote large projects.

■Promote international cooperation and partnership by sharing the information effectively and dividing the role clearly with

foreign institute.

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＜ Points for evaluation ＞・ Agreement within the science community

・ Implementing institute of the project・ Systems for joint use・ Legitimacy of the plan

・ Urgency・ Strategic value

・ Understanding/support of general public/society

＜ Points for evaluation ＞・ Agreement within the science community

・ Implementing institute of the project・ Systems for joint use・ Legitimacy of the plan

・ Urgency・ Strategic value

・ Understanding/support of general public/society

11. Promotion of Large Scientific Research Projects 　②－ Formulating fundamental concepts, or “Roadmap” relating to the promotion of large scientific research projects －

Formulating “Roadmap”

For the steady promotion of large projects

Master Plan (March of 2010)Master Plan (March of 2010)

Consolidate the concepts from various fields of scientists community; with regard to the 43 large projects in 7 fields, organize

according to outlines and scientific significance

Consolidate the concepts from various fields of scientists community; with regard to the 43 large projects in 7 fields, organize

according to outlines and scientific significance

Roadmap example ※ Although the Roadmap does not guarantee budgetary measures, it should be seriously considered when promoting related measures. ※ Future revisions to the Roadmap will be considered when revising the Master Plan.

Conduct hearings on the 43 projectsConduct hearings on the 43 projects “Roadmap” formulation “Roadmap” formulation

○ When starting new projects, ex-ante evaluations should be conducted by specialists in an objective and transparent manner while following the Roadmap . ○ From the standpoint of the “concentration” and “selection” of resources, conduct evaluations of ongoing projects by specialists in a timely manner. Use evaluation results to propose policies for the improvement or cancellation of ongoing projects.○ Put forth efforts for acquiring the support and understanding of the general public and society overall, on the significance of large projects.(example: detailed promotion of activities utilizing the internet, enhance support system by deploying science communicators, etc.)○ Explore new possibilities from various perspectives, for the realization of stable, continuous budgetary measures .

Science Council of JapanScience Council of Japan

Working groupWorking group

DOEDOE

Method entails making a list of positively- evaluated projects, clarify their contents and costs, and

formulate a roadmap that indicates a plan for their promotion

Method entails making a list of positively- evaluated projects, clarify their contents and costs, and

formulate a roadmap that indicates a plan for their promotion

ESFRIESFRI Research Council

Research Council

etc.etc.

Criteria for listing on the “Master Plan” ⇒ Basic criteria that must be fulfilled

Criteria for listing on the “Master Plan” ⇒ Basic criteria that must be fulfilled

Criteria set by the working groupCriteria set by the working group

①①

②②

＞ Positive evaluations in accordance with : ① Organize/categorize the 18 plans, along with the other 25

＞ Contents of the Roadmap: ・ Project summary ・ Implementing institute ・ Financial requirement ・ Project

Duration ・ Evaluation results ・ Main positive points/advantages ・ Main issues/concerns

etc.

＞ Positive evaluations in accordance with : ① Organize/categorize the 18 plans, along with the other 25

＞ Contents of the Roadmap: ・ Project summary ・ Implementing institute ・ Financial requirement ・ Project

Duration ・ Evaluation results ・ Main positive points/advantages ・ Main issues/concerns

etc.（ Reference ）

In order of projects rated highly on (of the 18 projects):②

（ Reference ）In order of projects rated highly on

(of the 18 projects):②“a” 8 projects“b” 5 projects“c” 5 projects

“a” 8 projects“b” 5 projects“c” 5 projects

See the attached table for the outlineSee the attached table for the outline

Circumstances in Europe and the USCircumstances in Europe and the US

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Recomm-endationRecomm-endation

12. Examples of Projects in the “Road map” 【 Explanation of chart 】

1. Category A: Large-Research Facility Projects (Project to construct/operate a large research facility/equipment) Category B: Large-Scale Research Projects (Project to create large-scale research infrastructure/network, to collect data on a large scale)

2. Implementing institute: For Projects where the main implementing institute is clear, only this institute is listed (associated institute shown in the "Master Plan" have been omitted)

3. Financial requirement (1 billion yen) : based on the "Master Plan“ 4. Evaluation : Evaluation (a – c) based on the basic criteria that must be fulfilled to promote the project (agreement within science community, implementing ①

institute, system for joint use, appropriateness of the project) 5. Evaluation : Evaluation (a – c) based on new criteria set by working group (urgency, strategic value, understanding of the general pubic and society) ②

　１． The projects which basic requirements are fulfilled, and are considered priority (18 projects)

Field of science Project name Cate-

gory

Inplementing institute Financial requirement

（ 1 billion yen ）

Evaluation

①Evaluation

②

Physical Sciences and Engineering

Thirty Meter Telescope(TMT) project

A 【 Core institute 】 National Astronomical Observatory of Japan(NAOJ)

Construction cost ： 130. Operation cost ： 5/year （ Japan plans to contribute at about 25% level for both of construction and operation ） .

a a

　　２． The others (25 projects)

Field of science Project name Cate-

gory

Inplementing institute Financial requirement

（ 1 billion yen ）

Evaluation

①Evaluation

②

Physical Sciences and Engineering

Square Kilometer Array Project

A NAOJ, etc. Construction:200. Operation: 20/year(planned Japanese contribution: 10% each).

b c

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Council for Science and Technology ,MEXT

(consultative body to the MEXT minister)

Science community

MEXT

Consolidating of plan

fiscal measures Ex-ante evaluation of Project

Science Council of Japan(representative organization of the science community in Japan)

Master Plan(March of 2010)

Highly transparent Feedback

Consider specific projects by referring to the “Road map”

“Road map”

13. Promotion process of Large Scientific Research Projects

University – affiliated research institutes

Inter-University Research Institutes etc.

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Promote Large Scientific Research Projects strategically and systematically from a long-term point of view, based on the “Road map”.

Promote communications among the general public , the science community and the administration by making the process transparent from the very beginning of planning the projects.

Promote international cooperation by effective information exchange and clear division of roles with other countries.

14. Expected effect by “Roadmap”

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• Improve the “Roadmap”　－　 Aggregate opinion of the science community more precisely　　　（ More detailed aggregation according to the characteristics of each field ）　－　 Make the “Road map” more strategic （ Based on the study and analysis on scientific trends in Japan and abroad ）

• Strengthen communication with the general public and society

• Study the possibilities of more continuous and stable fiscal measures

etc.

15. Future tasks

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Thank you very much for your attention.

Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT)

http://www.mext.go.jp/english/

National Institutes of Natural Sciences(NINS) http://www.nins.jp/english/index.html

National Astronomical Observatory of Japan(NAOJ) http://www.nao.ac.jp/E/index.html

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