Government Decision on Supporting Young Researchers, etc.
In an effort to boost the research capabilities of the nation by supporting young researchers, the government has adopted a policy that includes promoting the hiring of doctorate-graduated companies and providing financial assistance to create an environment where research is easier. Package was put together.
The government opened on September 23, saying that it has been difficult to secure research funding for research at universities and companies, as well as to secure research funding for young researchers. At the meeting, we compiled a package of support measures.
According to this, with the goal of achieving the target by fiscal 2025, we worked to increase the number of companies hiring Ph.D. students in science and engineering by about 1,000, and increased the number of university faculty under 40 by over 5,000, We aim to be 30% or more.
In addition, scholarships etc. will be used to provide living expenses to graduate students who have advanced from master's course to doctoral course, and research expenses up to 10 years will be allocated for research recognized as `` challenge '' by the government. Includes provisions.
Prime Minister Abe said, "It is no exaggeration to say that the future of technology-based nations and Japan depends on the young power of the future. By mobilizing all policies, young people will have their dreams and hopes in the future to pursue research. I want to create an environment where I can jump in at once. "