A3 Foresight Program supports researchers in Japan, China and Korea in joint leading-edge research to build world-class research hubs in Asia, address shared challenges and develop young researchers.
Funder: Japan Society for the Promotion of Science
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: See the call for proposals for funding details.
Summary: Supports joint leading-edge research among Japan, China and Korea to establish a top-level research hub in Asia.
Key Information: Research must involve Japan, China and Korea working together as a three-country consortium.
The A3 Foresight Program supports joint research by researchers in Japan, China and Korea through an agreement among the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS), the National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF), and the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC). Established in fiscal year 2005, the program brings the three countries together as a consortium to advance leading-edge research.
Its goal is to build world-class research hubs in Asia, with the three participating countries at their core. The program promotes top-level academic research, research addressing shared regional challenges, and the development of young researchers through collaboration among participating research institutions.