POINT 02
Know how the screening process works
Screening is conducted based on the review section selected in light of the research plan proposed by the applicant. It is not an exaggeration to say that the selection of the appropriate review section is the deciding factor in the acceptance or rejection of an application, particularly since peer review is conducted by multiple researchers with similar specialization.
1 | Learn how the review sections are classified on the JSPS website. https://www.jsps.go.jp/english/e-grants/grants03.html |
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2 | Use the free word search function in the Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research Database, where information on past adoption results for KAKENHI is centralized, and freely state research themes and keywords of your interest. It will be helpful to know what kind of research themes and keywords have been adopted and in what review sections. https://kaken.nii.ac.jp/en/ |