The RCNP is inviting proposals for research collaborations in nuclear physics and related subjects.   These collaborations should involve researchers from at least two institutions.  Rather than simply organizing conferences or workshops, COREnet supports discussions of new ideas for creative and advanced research.  Participants should design the most effective way to conduct their collaboration, for example by holding short-term or multiple meetings, or combining them with workshops, depending on what is required to achieve their aims.

Participants are scientists specializing in nuclear physics and related fields from multiple institutions, either domestic or overseas.  They must be able to contribute significantly to the collaborations, to the extent that they can be co-authors or acknowledged in papers.  Therefore, participants who attend conferences, but do not contribute directly to the collaborations should not be supported. In order to support COREnet members' travel expenses to attend a workshop, it must be clarified how and why their participation is necessary for the project. To perform the necessary paperwork efficiently, it is advisable to include RCNP faculty member(s).

Collaborations are carried out for a maximum of two years and should be completed by the end of the fiscal year.  As a general rule, meetings and collaborations should take place at universities or research institutions.  Facilities intended for general use, such as conference halls and hotels, should not be used unless there are specific reasons to do so.  You are welcome to use RCNP facilities, including meeting rooms, computers and networks.

The results of collaborations must be reported in the form of journal papers or conference talks, or via one of the publicity methods.  In any of these materials, please acknowledge that the work has been supported by this programme.  For example: 'This work was supported in part by the COREnet project of RCNP, The University of Osaka'.  In addition, a short report should be submitted by the end of the fiscal year of the collaboration period.

If the collaboration period is one year or less towards the end of the fiscal year, a budget of up to 500,000 yen can be designed. If it continues for up to two years, a budget of up to 700,000 yen can be designed.  Participants are welcome to use their own resources; however, if these are to be used for the COREnet project, it must be clarified why additional support from the COREnet project is needed.  The RCNP support office helps to ensure the budget is executed effectively and flexibly. 

The budget should primarily cover travel and accommodation expenses for members and non-members providing specialized expertise for the project.  If any other items are needed to perform the project, please contact Tetsuo Hyodo (hyodo_at_rcnp.osaka-u.ac.jp) or Atsushi Hosaka (hosaka_at_rcnp.osaka-u.ac.jp).

*Please refer to the Guideline for the use of budget

Call for application is made once a year toward the end of fiscal year.  Applications will be peer-reviewed. 

(1) Example of collaborations

• Starting up a new collaboration.

• Discussions for solving the unsolved problems, for physics for new experiments (at RCNP and other facilities), for developments of new equipment and facilities, and so on.  

(2) During the collaboration period, seminars, workshops and similar events may be organized.  However, the purpose of these events should be to enhance discussions about the proposed project. 

Access to the following form and complete the submission.  

Input items are

1. Title of research

2. List of participants with full name, position, affiliation, e-mail

A contact person should be indicated.

3. Period of research

4. Main location of collaboration implementation

5. Details of budget plan with items (expected times of domestic and or overseas travels

including local expenses). Other funds related to the proposed project, if applicable.

6. Description of the research including purpose, motivation, background, methods,

expected outputs, impact, and any appealing points.

＊Items 1-4 are input in the form. 

＊Describe items 5-6 in A4/Letter size within two pages (use 12pt), and upload the pdf file. 

Guideline for the use of budget