Kyoto University set to receive government research aid

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Kyoto University is expected to become the third institution certified for a government program aimed at fostering world-class research, a government panel report released by the education ministry said. The education minister is likely to certify the university by the end of the summer, making it eligible for support from a 10-trillion-yen fund, including roughly 20 billion yen in the first year after approval of its improvement plan. The panel and ministry will monitor implementation, and Kyoto's plan centers on replacing small, independent research units with a more open, department-based system. The panel noted the plan still needed refinement but met certification criteria because the schedule was fixed.

Kyoto University to receive about ¥20 billion initial government support.