The Japan Science and Technology Agency, known as 科学技術振興機構（JST）, has officially opened a call for research proposals under a new funding initiative focused on applying artificial intelligence to scientific exploration. The initiative, titled AI to Redesign Scientific Exploration (ARiSE), aims to support advanced scientific projects that integrate computational methodologies and artificial intelligence into foundational research.
According to reporting by 科学技術振興機構（JST） in press release #1848, the program seeks to facilitate a structural shift in how scientific inquiry is conducted. By deploying artificial intelligence tools across varied disciplines, the initiative is designed to accelerate discoveries, optimize research workflows, and broaden the overall capabilities of investigators working across modern science.
The ARiSE Funding Framework
Under the newly announced ARiSE framework, researchers are invited to submit proposals that explore novel intersections of artificial intelligence and scientific methodology. 科学技術振興機構（JST） established the initiative as part of its ongoing efforts to back strategic science and technology developments nationwide.
The agency's program emphasizes the concept of AI for Science, targeting projects where machine learning and computational techniques can overcome existing bottlenecks in experimental and theoretical work. Qualified research teams and academic institutions are being encouraged to review the application guidelines and present projects aligned with the goals of the program.
Advancing Scientific Exploration
The launch of the ARiSE program underscores the agency's strategy to invest in next-generation research tools. By fostering collaborations and supporting interdisciplinary projects, 科学技術振興機構（JST） aims to build an ecosystem where computational systems actively contribute to redesigning traditional research paradigms.
Further logistical details, including eligible fields of study, review criteria, and formal submission deadlines, are being coordinated directly by 科学技術振興機構（JST） through its official application channels as the proposal window opens.
