Japan Society for the Promotion of Science facts for kids
The Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (日本学術振興会, Nihon Gakujutsu Shinkō Kai) (JSPS), also known as Gakushin, is an independent administrative institution in Japan.
JSPS exists to contribute to the advancement of all fields of the natural and social sciences and the humanities.
History
The Society was created in 1932. An endowment given by Emperor Shōwa helped establish Gakushin.
Popular interest in the history of science led to the establishment of JSPS
Gakushin evolved in a context of other societies and groups such as the Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers and the Research Institute for Chemistry and Physics.
The Japanese government has always supported the society.
In 1967, JSPS became a semi-governmental organization. The Society was reorganized as an independent administrative institution in 2003.
Mission
JSPS has many scientific and academic programs. Its mission is
- To foster young researchers
- To promote international scientific cooperation
- To award grants for scientific research
- To support scientific cooperation between the academic community and industry
- To collect and distribute information on scientific research
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