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International Program of Collaborative Research, CSEAS

IPCR-CSEAS

Outline of IPCR, CSEAS

The Center for Southeast Asian Studies (CSEAS), Kyoto University has newly launched “International Program of Collaborative Research, CSEAS [IPCR-CSEAS]” as one of the Joint Use/ Research Centers qualified by the MEXT in April, 2010.

This system is promoted under the aegis of MEXT's policy for nurturing the research potential of universities and promoting broad-based collaborations regardless of national, public, and private universities affiliations, in order to further the development of scholarly investigation in Japan. The recognition as the IPCR-CSEAS is due to the important contributions made to Area Studies during the last 50 years with future expectations as an outstanding and leading organization in Southeast Asian studies.

With this responsibility IPCR-CSEAS, started international collaborative research aiming at 1) promoting Southeast Asian studies with an emphasis on the integration of the humanities and natural sciences and collaboration with local people and society, 2) strengthening its function as a hub in Asia of historical documents and research materials on Southeast Asian studies, and 3) publishing world class academic journals and monograph series, It also provides joint-use opportunities to share facilities and equipments such as it’s library, GIS facilities; and map room related to Area Studies in CSEAS.

The details can be obtained from the URL: http://www.cseas.kyoto-u.ac.jp/

International Program of Collaborative Research, CSEAS