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Japan is a very important actor in Science and Technology. The European Commission recognises the importance of cooperation with Japan in these fields, and aims to strengthen relations with Japan.

Under the EU 7th Framework Programme for Research, the funding for exchanges of fellows between the EU and Japan, and that for cooperative research projects are proposed. These mechanisms will enable companies, universities and scientists from Japan to work closer with their European counterparts.

In the context of the December 2001 EU-Japan Action Plan, both the EU and Japan recognise that Science and Technology are key elements for enhancing competitiveness as well as for a sustainable economic and social development. EU-Japan cooperation can help address major scientific, industrial and societal issues and be of mutual benefit to our societies.

For more information on Science and Technology issues, please click the following links.

* The EU 7th Framework Programme for Research (FP7)
o ERC (European Research Council) Grants
* The EU 6th Framework Programme for Research (FP6)
* Marie Curie Actions – 'People' programme
* Science and Technology sources on the web
* The European Research Programme and Japan
* Reports Undertaken by Experts for the Delegation of the European Commission to Japan
* FUTURIS - TV Magazine Introducing EU Research Projects
* Member States' Activities in Research and Development
* EURAXESS Links/Japan- A Network for European Researchers in Japan
* Research and Innovation Clusters

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