Kyoto University has met screening standards to become eligible for designation as a world-class research institute. Formal designation as the third recipient of the program is expected by the end of summer.
Kyoto University is expected to be formally designated as the program's third recipient possibly by the end of this summer. It will be able to receive up to 25 years of support, with the amount expected to be around 20 billion yen in fiscal 2026.
The Universities for International Research Excellence program uses a 10 trillion yen fund to support schools striving to strengthen their research capabilities. The first two recipients are Tohoku University and the Institute of Science Tokyo.
Education minister Yohei Matsumoto said at a press conference that he has high hopes the university will become a research-intensive school that will lead other top-level institutions worldwide.