Leading Initiative for Excellent Young Researchers (LEADER)
Supports early-career Japanese researchers building independent careers across academia, industry, and government.
LEADER worked to show new career paths for young researchers across industry, academia, and government, and to create stable, independent positions for those tackling new research areas. As of May 2026 the program is wound down: applications are closed and no further calls are planned beyond FY2024.
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