JTEC Panel Report on

Japan's ERATO and PRESTO Basic Research Programs

George Gamota (Panel Chair)
William E. Bentley
Rita R. Colwell
Paul J. Herer
David Kahaner
Tamami Kusuda
Jay Lee
John M. Rowell
Leo Young

September 1996

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Disclaimer
Abstract
Foreword
List of Figures
List of Tables

Executive Summary

1. Introduction

George Gamota

• Introduction
• Purpose of the Study
• Study Team
• Conduct of the Study
• 1988 ERATO/JTECH Study
• ERATO and PRESTO Overview
• ERATO Program Objectives
• References

2. Japanese Science

George Gamota, David K. Kahaner

• Overview of Japanese Science
• JRDC
• References

3. ERATO Program Analysis

Paul J. Herer

• Overview
• Project Management
• Project Life Cycle
• Project Director Selection
• Selection/Composition of ERATO Personnel
• International Cooperation
• Mobility of Researchers
• Dissemination of Results
• Program Spin-offs
• Program Evolution and Future Trends
• References

4. ERATO Project Analysis -- Physical Sciences

John Rowell

• Overview
• Outcomes

5. ERATO Project Analysis -- Biological Sciences

William Bentley, Rita Colwell

• Overview
• Scientific Contributions
• Focus of Work
• Review of Selected Individual Projects

6. Conclusions Regarding ERATO

George Gamota, William Bentley, Rita Colwell, Jay Lee, John Rowell, Leo Young

• Impact on Science/Disciplines
• Impact on Postdoctoral Academic Research System
• Impact on Researchers' Careers
• Impact on Technology and Innovation
• Impact on Industry
• ERATO as a Postdoctoral Program
• Gender Balance among ERATO Researchers
• Comparison with NSF's Engineering Research Center Program

7. PRESTO Project Analysis

Tamami Kusuda

• Introduction
• PRESTO vs. ERATO
• Implementation of PRESTO
• Privileges of PRESTO Researchers
• Observations
• Conclusions
• Acknowledgments

8. Implications for the United States

William Bentley, Rita Colwell, George Gamota, Leo Young

• Overview
• Opportunities to Promote Scientific Collaboration

APPENDICES

A. Professional Experience of Panel Members

B. Descriptions of ERATO Projects (This is the ERATO Web Site in Japan)

Copyright 1996 by Loyola College in Maryland

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