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
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~ |
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) |
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2020~ 2022 |
Fundokin Shoyu Co., Ltd. Inspire Corporation |
PARDO Phillip Dean | Creating a New Product for the Overseas Expansion of Fundokin Soy Sauce Co., Ltd. and Developing an Appropriate Marketing Method |
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2017~ 2019 |
The Development of New Products Based on Halal Soy Sauce and Relevant Marketing Research |
Delegated 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020~ | 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 |
| 2020 | Ministry of the Environment (Kyushu Regional Environmental Office) | JONES Thomas E. | 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 | ||
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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 |
Research Supported by Private Foundations
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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2020~ 2022 |
The Institute of Internal Auditors-Japan | YANG Jeongwoo | Impact of conformance with internal audit standards on internal audit performance |
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2019~ 2020 |
Kurita Water and Environment Foundation | HIRANO Miharu | Protection of the right to access water in International Water Law |
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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 |
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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 |
Donation-Based Research
The research projects listed under this category are funded by donations from a variety of sources.
| AY | Donor | Principal Investigator | Research Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020~ | Qlonolink Inc. | LEE Geunhee | Overseas promotion strategy for the Japanese entertainment industry |
| 2019~ | 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 |
