Research

Central Research Institute

Since its founding in1956, the Central Research Institute has been engaged in academic research and study in various fields in a close cooperative relationship with society at large.

In April2011, the Institute was restructured into the Research Department and the Industrial Intellectual Properties Department, between them combining the former groups handling research, collaboration between academia, government and industry, and intellectual property.

The Institute pursues general research as well as collaborative projects that involve industry, academia, and government as part of a dynamic program of activities that draw on the University’s promise to contribute to society through its intellectual resources.

Research Funding

Research funding received from outside entities
2024 Academic Year

Number of projects funded Funding (thousands of yen)
Grants-in-aid for Scientific Research 267 400,672
Contract Research 76 449,454
Research Donations 332 282,343
Joint Research with Outside Entities 72 112,263
Total 747 1,214,732

*Grants-in-aid for Scientific Research: The total of subsidies from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (379,164,000yen for266projects), and the Children and Families Agency (21,508,000 yen for one project).