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Japanese universities double defense research bids amid security concerns

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Japanese universities have seen a significant increase in applications for defense ministry research funding, more than doubling their bids from 123 last year to a record 291 this year. This surge reflects a broader shift in academic attitudes towards military-linked research, driven by evolving security concerns and financial needs. The defense ministry received a record 560 applications overall, with university-led projects securing 30 out of 47 funded initiatives, including first-time grants for institutions like the University of Osaka, Nagoya University, and Keio University. AI

RANK_REASON Significant increase in defense research funding applications by universities in Japan, indicating a policy shift. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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Japanese universities double defense research bids amid security concerns

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Gabriel Dominguez ·

    Japan’s university defence bids surge as post-war taboo fades amid China concerns

    Japanese universities and other educational institutions more than doubled their applications for defence ministry research funding this year to a record 291, up from 123 last year, as Tokyo moves to strengthen its defence capabilities. The increase is the clearest sign yet that …

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