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.
