Japan on target to double science spend...
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Japan is expected to meet its target of doubling its science spending by 2001, although it must improve the research environment of national laboratories and universities, according to a progress report on the government's five year plan. There is a lack of foreign researchers and it is likely that the research environment in Japanese laboratories does not appeal to foreign researchers, with the inflexible tenure system.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 1999
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Poor planning threatens centres of excellence: A proposals to convert some of Japan's basic research institutes into autonomous agencies is fine in principle but could be disastrous without far more thought about the nature of their activities
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Japanese scientists are involved in a debate concerning the government's reform plan which aims to convert ailing government organizations and basic research institutes to agency status. Opposition to the reform of universities has delayed changes until 2003. Targeted institutes argue against the government's claim that changes are needed for them to run more efficiently.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 1999
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