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).