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Research Partnerships with Industry and Government refer to research projects conducted through APU’s collaborations with companies (“Industry”) and administrative bodies (the “Government”). Research institutions and universities like APU are generally engaged in education, academic research, and societal contributions, and are committed to developing outstanding talents and intellectual assets. Companies directly utilize research outcomes produced through collaboration for their own business-related purposes while administrative bodies constantly aim to achieve policy objectives. These three organizations can therefore collaborate effectively with one another to comprehensively promote academic research, create technical innovations, and solve social problems in our technologically advancing world. To know more about APU’s research partnerships with industry and government through selected projects, click here.
Joint Research refers to research projects carried out using research funds from external institutions such as companies. One or more researchers from APU collaborate with researchers affiliated to an external institution to conduct research on a common topic. A contract is established between APU and the external institution and the joint research is conducted based on said contract. The funding for joint research consists of direct expenses necessary for the research project (such as travel expenses, equipment costs, expenses on consumable goods, honorarium etc.) and indirect expenses, which is equivalent to 10% of the direct expenses. In principle, the total amount of direct and indirect expenses shall be provided by the external institution. The equipment, etc. purchased through joint research shall be deemed as property of the university. The handling of intellectual property rights, etc. from the joint research project shall be determined on a case-by-case basis.
Delegated Research refers to research projects delegated by an external institution to one or more researchers affiliated to APU. A contract is established between APU and the external institution and the delegated research is conducted based on said contract. The funding for delegated research consists of direct expenses necessary for the research project (such as travel expenses, equipment costs, expenses on consumable goods, honorarium etc.) and indirect expenses, which is equivalent to 10% of the direct expenses. In principle, the total amount of direct and indirect expenses shall be provided by the external institution. The equipment, etc. purchased through delegated research shall be deemed as property of the university. The handling of intellectual property rights, etc. from the delegated research project shall be determined on a case-by-case basis.
To apply for or inquire about research partnerships with APU, please contact the Outreach Research Office at r-app@apu.ac.jp.
In addition to Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research (KAKENHI) projects, researchers at APU also conduct research through partnerships with industry and government. Such partnerships manifest in different types of research projects, as listed below. To apply for or inquire about research partnerships with APU, click here.
Joint Research refers to research projects where one or more researchers from APU collaborate with researchers affiliated to an external institution to conduct research on a common topic.
| AY | Collaborating Institution | Principal Investigator | Research Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019~ 2023 |
University of Warsaw Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań La Sapienza University University of St Andrews Jawaharlal Nehru University |
SATO Yoichiro | Eurasian Insights: Strengthening Indo-Pacific Studies in Europe (EISIPS) |
|
2020~ 2022 |
Fundokin Shoyu Co., Ltd. Inspire Corporation |
YOO Bosul PARDO Phillip Dean |
Creating a New Product for the Overseas Expansion of Fundokin Soy Sauce Co., Ltd. and Developing an Appropriate Marketing Method |
|
2017~ 2019 |
The Development of New Products Based on Halal Soy Sauce and Relevant Marketing Research |
Delegated Research refers to research projects delegated by an external institution to one or more researchers affiliated to APU. A contract must be established between APU and said institution, and APU manages the research funds provided.
| AY | Delegating Institution | Principal Investigator | Research Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023~ 2024 |
WoW SPACE Corporation | NISHANTHA Giguruwa | Joint Development of a System for Providing Services through the Creation of a Program and Trial Operation Verification Related to the "Overseas Joint Development of an Employment Matching System Linked to a Language Learning Application" Project |
| 2019~ 2023 |
Japan Science and Technology Agency | MANTELLO Peter A. | Emotional AI in Cities: Cross Cultural Lessons from UK and Japan on Designing for An Ethical Life |
| 2021~ 2022 |
Ministry of the Environment (Kyushu Regional Environmental Office) | JONES Thomas E. | FY2021 Explore to investigate how the collaboration between Aso-Kuju National Park and APU regarding the countermeasure for inbound work |
| 2020 | FY2020 Ideal Methods of Collaboration Between Aso-Kuju National Park and APU in Relation to the National Park's Activities | ||
| 2019 | FY2019 Ideal Methods of Collaboration Between Aso-Kuju National Park and APU in Relation to Foreign Visitors' Use of the National Park and its Activities | ||
|
2019~ 2020 |
Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association | YAMAURA Koichi | Sustainable Energy and Cities: From a Perspective of Comparison between Japan and Taiwan |
| 2018 | International ONSEN Summit OITA Prefecture Planning Committee | KUBO Takayuki | Surveying Hot Springs Areas Overseas |
| 2017 | Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited | TODOROKI Hiroshi | Surveying Potential to Develop Exchange-Centered Tourism Aimed at Foreign Tourists Visiting Japan |
Unlike Delegated Research, the research projects listed under this category do not require the establishment of a contract between APU and the private foundation. Researchers may directly send their applications to the foundation in question. Research funds may or may not be managed by APU.
| AY | Private Foundation | Principal Investigator | Research Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024~ 2026 |
Japan Internal Audit Research Foundation | YANG Jeongwoo | A Study of Internal Audit Standards Compliance in Small Internal Audit Departments |
| 2024 | Kyushu Economic Research Center | FUKUYAMA Kimihoro | A Study on the Overseas Expansion of Family Businesses in Oita Prefecture |
| 2024 | Kyushu Economic Research Center | MITO Takahisa | An Investigation into the Situation Regarding Accepting Foreign Care Workers in the Kyushu Region |
| 2023~ 2025 |
The Asahi Glass Foundation | UEHARA Yuko | Problems of Refugees /Displaced Persons and Multicultural Coexistence in Japan: Analysis of the Current Situation of Ukraine Evacuees |
| 2023~ 2025 |
Nomura Foundation | HIRANO Miharu | The Water Business and International Law: The Role of Investor-State Arbitration in Water-Related Investment Disputes |
| 2023~ 2024 |
Taiwan Fellowship | YAMAURA Koichi | Clarifying Differences in Consumer Restrained Buying Behavior by Information in Pacific Island Countries -Taipei and Taichung, Taiwan |
| 2021~ 2022 |
The Mitsubishi Foundation | OHASHI Hiroaki | A Study on Spatial Transformation Accompanying Suburban Development and Policies/Plans for the Formation of a Sustainable Metropolitan Area in Melbourne |
|
2020~ 2022 |
The Institute of Internal Auditors-Japan | YANG Jeongwoo | Impact of Conformance with Internal Audit Standards on Internal Audit Performance |
|
2019~ 2020 |
Kurita Water and Environment Foundation | HIRANO Miharu | Protection of the Right to Access Water in International Water Law |
|
2019~ 2020 |
The Asahi Glass Foundation | HIRANO Miharu | The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Perspective Over Water Administration in Japan: Proposal of a Legal Research Method |
|
2018~ 2019 |
Takahashi Industrial and Economic Research Foundation | ISHIMURA Fumie | Providing Local Disaster Support for A Multicultural Society: An Analysis of the Differences in Behavior Perception and Changes in Awareness in Workshops for Multilingual Support Groups |
| AY | Company | Principal Investigator | Research Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Needs Co., Ltd. | LEE Geunhee | Devising Product Improvement Measures and Developing Marketing Strategies in Collaboration with APU Students for New Product Development |
| 2024 | CircleOne Co., Ltd. | LEE Geunhee | Devising Product Improvement Measures and Developing Marketing Strategies in Collaboration with APU Students for New Product Development |
| 2022~ | Sanwa Shurui Co., Ltd. | LEE Geunhee | Marketing Strategies for Domestic and International Markets |
| 2022~ | Oita Prefecture (Medical Robot and Equipment Industry Association) |
FUJIMOTO Takeshi MEIRMANOV Serik |
Research to Support the Development of Overseas Sales Channels for Medical Equipment Which is Produced in Oita as Part of the East Kyushu Medical Valley Initiative |
| 2021~ 2025 |
Eco Ring Co., Ltd. | SHINOHARA Yoshiki | Measuring the Global Environmental Impact of their Reuse Business. |
| 2021~ 2022 |
Aoyama Stat App Partners Co., Ltd. | OTAKE Toshitsugu | Marketing Research for Overseas Development of Digital Comics |
| 2020~ | Qlonolink Inc. | LEE Geunhee | Overseas Promotion Strategy for the Japanese Entertainment Industry |
| 2019~ 2020 |
Co-op Oita | VAFADARI M. Kazem | A Study on the Mountain Foothills of the Araki River Basin in Kunisaki City, Oita Prefecture: Striking a Balance between Conservation/Restoration and Sustainable Tourism |
| 2019~ | Asahi Environmental Management Co., Ltd. | YOUN Seung Ho | Innovation in Jigoku Mushi Kobo Kannawa |
| 2019~ | Crowdfunding | HONDA Akiko |
Community Building, Bringing us Together! Creating Multicultural Events with International Students |
| 2018~ | Kyudenko Corporation | SHINOHARA Yoshiki | A Research of Success and Failure Factors in Social Innovation: The Relationship between Social Entrepreneurial Networks and their Success and Failure |
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