Research

About Research Organization for the 21st Century

The "Research Organization for the 21st Century" of Osaka Prefecture University was conceived to conduct interdisciplinary collaborations that exceed the boundaries of conventional research activities in order to reach new heights in scientific and technological innovation as well as cultural and industrial development.

The Institute is composed of 3 major groups of research laboratories which are highly flexible in system and organization so that they are able to function not only as a research center but also as a think-tank to meet the needs and demands of the local community and government, thus fostering a new, diverse and creative university research and education model.

Group 1 Laboratories that carry out research initiatives independently overseen by department or lab group researchers.
Group 2 Laboratories designated by the President for survey and research topics deemed strategically important.
Group 3 Laboratories established under the direct control of the Organization and designated by the President for survey and research topics deemed strategically important, and which also employs outside researchers for education, training and collaborative work.