The 21st Century Center of Excellence Programs
| Fiscal Year | Field | Program Title |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Life Sciences | Future Medical Engineering based on Bio-nanotechnology |
| Chemistry, material sciences | International Center of Research & Education for Unexplored Chemistry | |
| International Center of Research & Education for Materials | ||
| Information sciences, electrical and electronic engineering | System Construction of Global-Network Oriented Information Electronics | |
| Humanities | A Strategic and Education Center for an Integrated Approach to Language and Cognition | |
| 2003 | Medical sciences | Center for Innovative Therapeutic Development for Common Diseases |
| Mathematics, physics, earth sciences | Exploring New Science by Bridging Particle-Matter Hierarchy | |
| Advanced Science and Technology Center for the Dynamic Earth | ||
| Mechanical, civil, architectural and other fields of engineering | The Exploration of the Frontiers of Mechanical Science Based on Nanotechnology | |
| International COE of Flow Dynamics | ||
| Social sciences | Center for the Study of Social Stratification and Inequality | |
| Gender Law and Policy Center | ||
| 2004 | New scientific fields | Comprehensive Research and Education Center for Planning of Drug Development and Clinical Evaluation |
The 21st COE Program
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