Research Activities Second-Phase
R-GIRO Research Program

Overview

To further advance research toward the realization of R-GIRO’s basic philosophy, the results obtained from the First-Phase R-GIRO Research Program for Specific Research Areas were analyzed. Subsequently, the Second-Phase R-GIRO Research Program for COE Formation was launched to create a unique interdisciplinary research center, taking full advantage of Ritsumeikan University’s strong cross-functional and interdisciplinary approaches.

The Second-Phase R-GIRO Research Program, which covers 10 research areas, similar to in the First-Phase Program, invited unique interdisciplinary research project proposals, including those featuring a combination of natural sciences and humanities/social sciences, from within Ritsumeikan University, and adopted nine projects across seven research centers.

A Breakdown of the Number of Adopted Projects

Adoption Year 2012 2013
No. of Adopted Projects 5 4
Research Areas
(Interdisciplinary research: the synthesis of natural sciences and humanities/social sciences)
Environment 1
Energy 1
Food supply 1
Materials & resources
Medical treatment & health 2 1
Safety & security
Human life & value 1
Peace & governance 1
Japanese & regional studies 1
Integrated research

Organizational Structure of the Second-Phase R-GIRO Research Program

Each research project is led by the representative of a core research center, under whom three to seven group leaders are assigned. Each group leader is responsible for overseeing several team leaders from both inside and outside Ritsumeikan University.

Organizational Structure of the Second-Phase R-GIRO Research Program

List of Projects