Strategic Programs

Sustainable Bioproduction

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Through improving the productivity and functions of plants and microorganisms, and creating a biomanufacturing system, we contribute to stabilizing the food supply and building a society that does not depend on fossil resources.

Material Circulation and Catalysts

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Through the development of high-performance catalysts and innovative polymers, we contribute to reducing resource consumption and waste, and to realizing a 'resource-circulating' society.

Symbiosis and Environment

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Through understanding the symbiotic relationships between plants and microorganisms and utilizing these insights, we contribute to the production of crops and materials that reduce environmental impact.

Advanced Research and Technology Platforms

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Through the state-of-the-art analytical infrastructure, compound library, and information infrastructure, we support three strategic programs and promote data science.

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About CSRS

The Center for Sustainable Resource Science (CSRS) has built world-class achievements through the interdisciplinary research integrating plant science, chemical biology, catalytic chemistry, and biomass engineering. CSRS is tackling the urgent and global challenge of preserving the Global Commons by leveraging the strengths of CSRS and in collaboration with researchers within and beyond RIKEN, as well as experts from companies, the humanities and social sciences, and Earth system science fields.

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Search Labs

Research Support

Highly skilled staff members perform research support using analytical platforms and provide compounds, tools, and technical advice to researchers working collaboratively to solve scientific problems.

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Activities

Activities

CSRS is promoting a variety of initiatives, including international / domestic collaborations, human resource development, and diversity, equity & inclusion.

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Programs for Junior Scientists

RIKEN and CSRS actively provides training programs with the aim of fostering talented personnel and the next generation of scientists.

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  • CSRS Graduate Student Training Program (GSTP)

    CSRS Junior Scientists Training Program (JSTP)

    For junior scientists and graduate students, this program aims to identify and foster talented young scientists capable of contributing to the advancement of science for the future under the supervision of CSRS.

  • CSRS Junior Scientists Training Program (JSTP)

    Joint Graduate School Program

    RIKEN researchers become visiting professors at domestic universities based on agreements and provide research guidance to graduate students for fostering talented young scientists and engineers capable of contributing to the advancement of science for the future under RIKEN.

  • Joint Graduate School Program

    RIKEN Early Career Leaders (ECL) Program

    For talented junior researchers who are willing to take on ambitious research with high scientific and social impact or take on their own unique research, this program offers the opportunity to become an independent PI and lead their own team to advance their research.

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Unsung Heroes in RIKEN CSRS

Unsung Heroes in RIKEN CSRS

Research activity is not the mission only for researchers. Diverse people contribute to research activities in their own approaches.
CSRS Related Videos

CSRS Related Videos

CSRS related videos, including detailed introductions to research results.