Survey Research Report by the National Institute of Science and Technology Policy

Survey Research Report series by the National Institute of Science and Technology Policy (NISTEP) of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. As fundamental research necessary for the formulation and promotion of science and technology policy, it covers diverse research themes including research and development trends, innovation policy, science and technology systems, and international comparative analysis. The institute conducts specialized analysis on understanding the actual state of research and development activities at universities, public research institutions, and private companies; research personnel development; promotion of industry-academia-government collaboration; and science and technology diplomacy, supporting evidence-based policy formulation. It functions as important policy research utilized in the formulation of the Science and Technology Basic Plan and the design and evaluation of policy programs.