概要 / Overview and Requirements

Note: The English text is below.

申請資格: 国内外の大学や研究機関に所属している研究者の方

申請期間: 毎年度4月1日～3月31日（随時）

研究期間: 原則として承認された年度内。ただし、継続申請により次年度の継続もできます。

研究テーマ: メンバー一覧を参考にご検討ください。

利用できるデータ: 利用可能なデータ一覧をご覧下さい。

データの利用方法: 共同研究利用システム（JoRAS）のアカウントページからデータがダウンロードできるようになります（一部のデータ、サービスを除く）。

研究報告: 毎年度、研究報告書の作成をお願いしております。また、CSIS主催の年次シンポジウム（CSIS DAYS）で共同研究の成果についてご発表ください。

成果の公表: 学術論文等には、CSISとの共同研究であることを謝辞・Acknowledgements等の欄に明記して下さい。また、別刷のPDFを一部、CSIS共同研究事務局にお送り下さい。
[ 文例 ]
本研究は、東京大学CSIS共同研究（No. ##）による成果である（利用データ: xxデータ（XX提供）、yyデータ（YY提供）、…）。
利用データのうち、提供元の明示が求められているものについては、「CSIS共同研究」などの文言とともに必ず明記してください。
[ English example of acknowledgements ]
This research was the result of the joint research with CSIS, the University of Tokyo (No. ##) and used the following data: AAA data provided by YYY CO., LTD and BBB data provided by ZZZ of Japan.

【CSIS客員/協力研究員の方】: 共同研究に参加する研究代表者・共同研究員のうち、CSISの客員／協力研究員の資格（原則として修士号取得者）をもつ方については、センターが保有するArcGIS Onlineのアカウントを利用していただくことができます。※１つの共同研究プロジェクトにつき１名

Overview and Requirements

Eligibility: Researchers affiliated with universities or research institutions in Japan or abroad.

Application Period: Anytime during the year (Japanese fiscal year: April 1 – March 31).

Research Period: In principle, within the approved fiscal year. However, research may be continued in the following fiscal year through renewal applications.

Research Themes: Please refer to the List of Members for examples.

Available Data: See the Dataset list for details.

Data Usage Method: Approved datasets can be downloaded through the Joint Research Assist System (JoRAS) account page (some datasets and services excluded).

Note: Some datasets are restricted to use within Japan only. Additional review or conditions may apply.

Research Reports: A research report must be submitted annually. In addition, researchers are expected to present their outcomes at the Annual Symposium (CSIS DAYS) hosted by CSIS.

Publication of Results: When publishing research results in academic papers or equivalent formats, please clearly indicate that the work is a result of joint research with CSIS in the Acknowledgments Section. A PDF copy of the publication should also be submitted to the CSIS Joint Research Office.

[ Example ]
This research was the result of the joint research with CSIS, the University of Tokyo (No. ##) and used the following data: AAA data (provided by YYY CO., LTD) and BBB data (provided by ZZZ) of Japan.

For datasets requiring explicit acknowledgment of providers, please include both the phrase “Joint Research with CSIS” and the provider information as specified.

共同研究の申請の流れ

「研究用空間データ基盤」には、利用条件や著作権上、制限なく貸し出すことができないデータや、研究目的のために企業・団体から貸与されたデータも含まれております。そのため、共同研究に関する規程にのっとり、「空間データ利用を伴う共同研究」（以下、共同研究）をまず申請していただきます。申請内容を審議した上、承認を受けると、センターの共同研究員としてデータ・サービスの利用許可が発行されます。

共同研究の利用手続きは、すべてオンラインで行われます。各種申請手続き説明書を参照のうえ、JoRAS：共同研究利用システムからご申請ください。共同研究が承認されると、同じくJoRASからデータ・サービスを利用することが可能になります（一部のデータ・サービスを除く）。

【重要】共同研究申請の際には、利用希望データを研究内容に沿った必要なものだけに限定して選択してください。
注：規定第8条(2)(4)に基づき、海外の機関に所属する共同研究代表者（PI）は、研究倫理教育の受講を証明する書類を提出する要があります。詳細は審査時に案内されます。

Application Process for Joint Research

The Spatial Data Infrastructure (SDI) for Research includes datasets that cannot be provided without restriction due to usage conditions, copyright, or other limitations, as well as datasets granted by companies and organizations for research purposes. Therefore, applicants must first apply for Joint Research involving the use of the Spatial Data Infrastructure, following the Regulations on Joint Research. Applications will be reviewed, and upon approval, applicants will be granted permission to use the datasets and services as Joint Research Investigators of the Center.

All application procedures for Joint Research are conducted online. Please refer to the Application Instructions and apply via the Joint Research Assist System (JoRAS). Once approved, datasets and services will be available through JoRAS (some datasets and services excluded).

[Important] When submitting a Joint Research application, please select only the datasets that are strictly necessary for your research, in accordance with your research plan.
Note: Under Article 8(2)(4), a Principal Joint Research Investigator (PI) affiliated with an institution outside Japan must submit proof of ethics training. Details will be provided during review.

FAQ for users outside Japan

Q1. Who is eligible to apply from outside Japan?
Researchers affiliated with universities or research institutes outside Japan can apply to use JoRAS. The principal investigator (PI) should be a faculty member or equivalent, and other faculty members and students may participate as Project Members. Students may participate if they share the same affiliation as the PI or another faculty member participating as a Project Member, and are supervised by that PI or faculty member.

Q2. Are there additional review steps or ethics requirements for overseas users?
Depending on the dataset and the policy of the original data provider, applications from overseas may undergo additional review. You may be asked to submit documents such as a certificate of completion of a research ethics training course or an extra consent/agreement form; any such requirements will be communicated during the review.

Q3. How long does the review process take for overseas applications?
The review period varies by dataset and proposal, but applications from overseas institutions may take longer than domestic ones because we sometimes need to consult with external data providers.

Q4. Which datasets can be used outside Japan?
Only datasets explicitly labeled as “Accessible Worldwide” can be used outside Japan.

Q5. Can I use JoRAS data with generative AI services (e.g., ChatGPT)?
As a rule, you must not upload JoRAS data or derivatives to external generative AI services, since this counts as third-party provision. Limited exceptions may be granted only after prior approval for tools that guarantee no training on user data.

For other details: please refer to the Regulations and Application Instructions.