Program Overview

Introduction to the Inamori Frontier Program

The Inamori Frontier Program is a research initiative aimed at fostering exceptional young researchers to create new academic fields. Kyushu University has established this program as part of its "Kyushu University VISION 2030" to promote innovative research and contribute to social transformation.

Program Overview

The program seeks to recruit outstanding young researchers from various fields, with a total of 25 new positions available over the next five years, with five positions per year. The selected researchers will be appointed as associate professors with a five-year contract and will be provided with an environment conducive to research, including exemption from non-research duties and special treatment, such as higher salaries and research funding of over 30 million yen for five years.

Program Objectives

The objectives of the Inamori Frontier Program are to:

• Foster exceptional young researchers to create new academic fields
• Provide a supportive environment for researchers to focus on their work
• Contribute to the development of Kyushu University as a "comprehensive university" that drives social transformation through innovative research and education

Program Structure

The program will be implemented as follows:

• Recruitment of exceptional young researchers as associate professors with a five-year contract
• Provision of a supportive environment, including exemption from non-research duties and special treatment
• Selection of researchers based on their research achievements and potential

Eligibility and Selection Criteria

The program is open to researchers from all fields, regardless of nationality or gender. The selection criteria include:

• Research achievements and potential
• Ability to contribute to the development of new academic fields
• Compatibility with the program's objectives and goals

Research Areas

The program covers all research areas, with a focus on fostering innovative and interdisciplinary research.

Program Duration and Funding

The program will run for five years, with a total funding of over 30 million yen for each researcher.

Expected Outcomes

The expected outcomes of the program include:

• The development of new academic fields and innovative research
• The fostering of exceptional young researchers who can contribute to social transformation
• The enhancement of Kyushu University's reputation as a leading research institution

Previous Awardees

Previous awardees of the program include:

• 翁 岳暄 (Associate Professor)
• 矢崎 亮 (Associate Professor)
• 楠亀 裕哉 (Associate Professor)
• 髙野 哲也 (Associate Professor)
• ジャスティン カイディ (Associate Professor)
• 牛丸 理一郎 (Associate Professor)
• イアン ローウェン (Associate Professor)
• 山内 幸正 (Associate Professor)
• ドリス アルズマニアン (Associate Professor)
• 草田 康平 (Associate Professor)