ELSI Hiroshima, the Center for Collaborative Sciences at Hiroshima University, promotes research and innovation that address the societal implications of emerging science and technology through the perspectives of Ethical, Legal, and Social Issues (ELSI) and Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
ELSI and RRI provide frameworks for enhancing the quality and trustworthiness of science by identifying and addressing issues related to ethics, responsibility, and social acceptability throughout the processes of research planning, implementation, and social application. Through this call for proposals, ELSI Hiroshima seeks to support the integration of these \u201cELSI\/RRI for Science\u201d perspectives into diverse research fields, fostering new interdisciplinary collaborations and promoting research development that contributes to social implementation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Program Details<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Eligibility<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Researchers affiliated with Hiroshima University who are eligible to apply for Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research (KAKENHI) through the University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Support Period<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n From the date of notification of selection through March 31, 2027.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Funding Categories<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Category 1: Interdisciplinary Research Activity Support<\/p>\n\n\n\n Approx. JPY 1,000,000 per project<\/p>\n\n\n\n Collaborative research activities involving researchers from different disciplines, incorporating ELSI\/RRI perspectives<\/p>\n\n\n\n May include seminars, workshops, study groups, and other activities related to the research project<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Category 2: Interdisciplinary Event Support<\/p>\n\n\n\n Approx. JPY 300,000 per project<\/p>\n\n\n\n Seminars, workshops, study groups, and other events related to ELSI\/RRI<\/p>\n\n\n\n Applicants may apply for only one category.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Number of Awards<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Approximately 10 projects in total across Categories 1 and 2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n First Information Session (Attendance Required for Prospective Applicants)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n An online information session will be held as follows. Principal Investigators intending to apply are, in principle, required to attend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u30fbDate and Time: June 17, 2026 (Wed), 18:00\u201318:30 (JST)<\/p>\n\n\n\n (A second session is planned; details to follow.)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u30fbFormat: Online (advance registration required; conducted in Japanese)<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are unable to attend due to unavoidable circumstances, please contact us in advance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n