The Japan Science & Technology Agency (JST) has posted their revised JST Policy on Open Access to Research Publications and Research Data Management (JST Open Science Policy) at the end of April 2022 (see bottom of Strategy Page). According to the JST website, “This policy defines JST’s basic stance on Open Access to research publications and management of research data resulting from research projects funded by JST. Researchers who participate in those projects are required to handle research results appropriately complying with this policy.” The page includes the revised policy and the implementation guidelines.

• JST Policy on Open Access to Research Publications and Research Data Management［Revised policy］(PDF:241KB)

• Implementation Guidelines: JST Policy on Open Access to Research Publications and Research Data Management[Revised policy](PDF:332KB)

Contact information

Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST)
Department for Information Infrastructure
E-mail: opensciencejst.go.jp