Okayama University Selected for JST's Global Excellence Talent Recruitment Research University Enhancement Program (EXPERT-J) for FY2026

June 8, 2026 National University Corporation Okayama University https://www.okayama-u.ac.jp/

◆ Overview

National University Corporation Okayama University (Headquarters: Kita-ku, Okayama City; President: Yasutomo Nasu) has been selected for the 'Global Excellence Talent Recruitment Research University Enhancement Program (EXPERT-J)' of the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST).

This program is an urgent initiative to realize the 'J-RISE Initiative' compiled on June 13 by the Cabinet Office's Science, Technology and Innovation Promotion Headquarters, utilizing the proceeds from the university endowment. It aims to invite or accept outstanding young researchers active at overseas institutions to top-level Japanese universities with world-class treatment, thereby strengthening Japan's research capabilities and promoting the settlement of young foreign researchers in Japan.

Our university proposed the 'Advanced International Brain Circulation and Research Special Zone Concept centered on the Medical Campus and the Institute for Future Medical Emergence' and was selected based on the evaluation of the plan content and the strategic personnel system we have built so far.

We will use this program as an opportunity to realize international brain circulation befitting a research university. We look forward to your continued support for the challenges and initiatives of Okayama University, an open regional core and distinctive research university.

This news was released on June 7, 2026.

◆ References

・J-RISE Initiative https://pitmc.go.jp/ja ・Global Excellence Talent Recruitment Research University Enhancement Program (EXPERT-J) (EXcellence Program for Engaging Research Talent – Japan) https://www.jst.go.jp/jisedai/expert-j/ ・National University Corporation Okayama University Research University Declaration https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003808.000072793.html ・Okayama University Regional Core and Distinctive Research University Enhancement Promotion Program (J-PEAKS) https://j-peaks.orsd.okayama-u.ac.jp/ ・Okayama University Institute for Future Medical Emergence https://emin.okayama-u.ac.jp/

◆ Related Information

・[Okayama University] Selected for MEXT's 'Regional Core and Distinctive Research University Enhancement Promotion Program (J-PEAKS)' https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001935.000072793.html ・[Okayama University] Unveiling Ceremony of the Signboard for the Institute for Future Medical Emergence https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003984.000072793.html ・[Okayama University] Institute for Future Medical Emergence Certified as 'Advanced Pioneer Research Institute' https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000004050.000072793.html

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