In forming policies for the promotion of scientific research,
long-term and wide-sighted views are indispensable. The Ministry of Education,
Science and Culture, taking characteristics of scientific research into account,
and placing considerable importance on the reports of the Science Council, advocates
the following three fundamental views : 1) formation of a foundation covering
all fields of study, 2) respect for independence of researchers, and 3) integrated
development of research and education.
In carrying out promotional measures on the basis of the above-mentioned
fundamental views. the Ministry takes into consideration the recent changes in
the circumstances of scientific research, and makes special efforts for the priority
implementation of programs, the training and securing of able researchers, the
strengthening of university-industry research cooperation, and the encouragement
of international exchange and cooperation.