The 2022 Project open call for participants has started (until August 31st)

Purpose of business

Plasma, which is the fourth state of matter, is a state in which ionization occurs and neutral molecules and electrons are mixed and activated. There are two types of plasma: plasma with high particle temperature (high temperature plasma) and plasma with low temperature. High-temperature plasma is used for fusion technology, and low-temperature plasma is attracting attention in the industrial world due to its high versatility, ease of handling, and low cost of equipment, and is used for semiconductor technology, sterilization, and disinfection. increase.

In recent years, attempts to apply low-temperature plasma to the fields of life science and medical care have been promoted worldwide, and in Japan from 2012 (Heisei 24) to 2016 (Heisei 28), the title was "Creation of Plasma Medical Science". A new academic field has been established, and the research field is progressing from the germination stage to the development stage. However, the basic research on the Section low-temperature plasma and the components of living organisms has not been sufficiently conducted, and the current situation is that remarkable progress has not been made in terms of application. In June 2018, Nagoya University, Kyushu University, and the National Institutes of Natural Sciences jointly established the Plasma Bioconsortium with the aim of further disseminating and promoting plasma biology in Japan (Tohoku University from 2020, 2022). From then on, Gifu Pharmaceutical University also participated). At the Plasma Bio-Consortium, participating institutions are engaged in medical research such as selective cell death induction of cancer cells and promotion of wound healing, and agricultural research such as promotion of plant growth and creation of functional plants. We are promoting research activities that lead the way, but with the aim of further expanding the base of plasma biology, not only "applied research" that actively applies and utilizes low-temperature plasma technology to life sciences and medicine, but also the basics of them. We are soliciting proposals for "basic research" Project that pursue science.

Call for Project Proposals

Program

1. Joint research

A challenging sprouting research and applied research that pursues the basic theory of biological effects of low temperature plasma based on a new field fusion idea. Identification of molecular species that are generated by plasma irradiation and have an effect on living organisms, identification of target molecules of active molecular species, elucidation of molecular and cellular mechanisms of biological effects, development of stable plasma generator suitable for biological systems, and irradiation We expect research promotion such as examination of appropriate conditions.

2. Study Grou

Low-temperature plasma and the living body of mutual institutions based on new interdisciplinary way of thinking Section is the Study Group to pursue the basic theories of the phenomenon seen in.

Research implementation system

Research representatives, Project to the entire Section and has a Ru responsibility, you have a person responsible in the execution of research expenses.

After the adoption, National Institutes of Natural Sciences(contract research agreement with the research institutions with which the research leader is affiliated with the National Institutes of Natural Sciences except for the research institutions that belong to.) Entered into, of the responsibility of the research leaders and organization research institutions Under the joint research and study group. Please make a research plan after fully understanding the purpose of this Project before applying.

1. Joint research

The research will be conducted by the research representative applying for this Project and the collaborative researcher who cooperates with the research. It is expected that research will be promoted by collaboration between science and engineering researchers who handle plasma generators and life sciences researchers who are used to handling animals and plants.

2. Study Group

Research symposium to explore pioneering and challenging researches that lead to novel applications of optical methods and development of new technologies based on the inter-disciplinary concepts.

Period of the research project

Adoption notice date-March 31, 2023

(This year is the final year of this project.)

Eligibility of the applicant

Researchers belonging to a research institution that can implement and manage the project budget.

Budget limit

1. Up to 2 million yen per joint research.
2. The upper limit is 500,000 yen per study group.

Adopted number

A few

Project cost

Use of expenses

It can be used for expenses (such as material expenses, travel expenses, reimbursements, and other expenses (such as printing expenses, bookbinding expenses, communication and transportation expenses, conference expenses, etc.) that are directly required to carry out this Project. In addition, if you hold a study group as part of a Project, you can use it for the expenses.

Application Process

Application Forms

Project Proposal
(1) Joint research ... style 1
(2) Study group ... ... style 2
Please download the application form from the following website (website of the Department of Frontier Photonic Sciences) and submit as a Microsoft Word file.
In the case where graphics, etc. are included in the project proposal, submit it along with a PDF file.

Submission Method

Applicants are requested to send by e-mail to the following address by 17:00 (must arrive) on August 31, 2022 (Wednesday) through the administrative staff of the research institution to which they belong.

Upon confirmation of receipt, the Plasma Bio Consortium clerk will notify you by email to the clerk at your institution.

【Where to Send the Application Forms】
Research Support Section Liaison and Planning Division, National Institutes of Natural Sciences (Plasma Administrative Bureau Open Call)
E-mail: cnsi-jimu[at]nins.jp
Tel：03-5425-1325・1317

Matters to keep in mind

Applicants should apply after confirming that the conclusion of the contract can be made without hindrance by means of the attached research contract agreement (model).

Selection, etc.

The review of this Project will be conducted by the Plasma Bio Consortium Steering Committee based on the application information. The examination will be conducted privately. (If it is adopted, the adoption information will be disclosed.)

About execution report and result of study

About presentation of conduct report

Please submit the implementation report by e-mail by March 31, 2023 (Friday), or by 30 days from the day after the cancellation, whichever is earlier.

Project Results Presentation

At the Project result report meeting scheduled to be held from February to March 2023, the principal investigator will announce the results of this Project. Details will be notified to the adopters separately.

About research results

If you wish to present the results of this Project a dissertation etc., please be sure to mention in the acknowledgment of your dissertation that it is the result of research by the Project cost of the Plasma Bio Consortium.

※ Example of acknowledgment

(Japanese) 本研究は、プラズマバイオコンソーシアムプロジェクト（********）の助成を受けたものである。(**********).

(English) This work is supported by Plasma-bio consortium (Grant Number **********).

( "********" is Division is the title number. You described the adoption notification.)

Other

If you have any questions about this call for proposals, please contact the following.Please contact the following if you have any questions regarding this public offering.

Research Support Section Liaison and Planning Division, National Institutes of Natural Sciences (Plasma Administrative Bureau Open Call)

Tel：03-5425-1325・1317

Fax: +81-3-5425-2049

E-mail: cnsi-jimu[at]nins.jp

Application form

2022 Project Open Call Guidelines [PDF file / 326KB]

Project implementation plan (joint research) [Word file / 20KB]

Project Implementation Plan (Study Group) [Word File / 19KB]

2022 Project Review Guidelines [PDF file / 150KB]

Documents to be submitted after adoption

Implementation report [Word file / 62KB]

Execution amount balance book [Excel file / 29KB]