Foundation profile｜Ohsumi Frontier Science Foundation

Foundation profile

Name	Ohsumi Frontier Science Foundation (OFSF)
Established	August 9, 2017
Address	4259 S2-16 Nagatsuta-cho, Midori-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 226-8503, Japan TEL: +81-45-459-6975　FAX：+81-45-459-6976 Google Map
Chairman	Yoshinori Ohsumi
Objective	In Japan, there is a current tendency to demand speedy results, where sound basic research is disregarded. This short termism is weakening researchers’ minds and preventing the next generation of researchers in basic science from making progress. OFSF thus aims to contribute to the development of the scientific foundation in Japanese society by assisting far-sighted and original research that can pioneer biology and related new fields ahead of the rest of the world, as well as building an organic network between advanced researchers, citizens, and businesspeople.
Activities	Assistance in the following basic research in biology and related fields: ①Far-sighted and original basic research ②Basic research that has less chance of gaining support from national or public institutions ③Basic research that will become difficult to continue due to term limits, retirement, etc. Activities to build new collaboration between researchers and society: ①Organizing study/exchange meetings with managers and researchers working for companies and those from universities or other institutions ②Educational campaigns to promote basic science for citizens and students ③Hosting gatherings with leading scientists for elementary, junior, and high school students who will lead the next generation