Kyoto University set to be Japan's 3rd to get huge gov't research grant

TOKYO - Kyoto University has met screening standards for designation as a world-class research institute eligible for substantial government grants aimed at elevating Japanese universities to the top of the global rankings, the education ministry said Friday.

The university is expected to be formally designated as the program's third recipient possibly by the end of this summer and will be able to receive up to 25 years of support, with the amount expected to be around 20 billion yen ($124 million) in fiscal 2026.