Ministry to Request Doubling of Budget for Scientific Research, Aiming to Realize Vision for ‘Technology-Driven Nation’
The Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology ministry intends to request ¥455.2 billion for Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research, which broadly supports scientific research programs, in its preliminary budget request for next fiscal year.
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