Developing Next-Generation Strengths and Distinctive Fields

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Fostering Cutting-Edge Research Across Diverse Areas

By promoting interdisciplinary collaboration and emerging research, the university aims to further advance Y-PEAKS, a research cluster composed of multiple areas of strength at University of Yamanashi. Through the following projects, research fields that are expected to become flagship areas of the university in the next 5–10 years will be cultivated.

Advanced Research Enhancement Project – Y-PEAKS Emerging

This project supports research groups that build upon emerging research areas and further develop them through interdisciplinary collaboration. Within five years, the goal is to establish one of Japan’s leading research hubs, positioning these fields as representative strengths of the university. Through the acquisition of external funding, the program also aims to enable the sustainable operation and growth of these research organizations and hubs.

Creation of New Flagship Research Areas (within 10 Years)

Next-Generation Core Researcher Development Project –Y-PEAKS Aspiring

This project supports researchers in their 20s to 40s who pursue novel and ambitious research. Within five years, the program aims to build internationally recognized research achievements. Over the next ten years, it seeks to nurture researchers who will become core members of the university’s future strengths and distinctive research areas.

Internal Call for Proposals　・Open to all research fields across University of Yamanashi (FY2025~)

Support
Provided

Support from URAs, including project plan refinement, research management and implementation support, and assistance with improving operational efficiency.
Funding for personnel costs of an assistant professor supporting the project leader, as well as expenses necessary for organizational management and securing dedicated research time.
Dispatch of administrative and technical assistants to support research groups and individual researchers.
Roundtable meetings planned for selected participants to exchange ideas and discuss new interdisciplinary research, the future of science and technology, and improvements in operational efficiency.