Call for the Applications : Cooperative Research Program FY2026

The Center for the Evolutionary Origins of Human Behavior (EHUB) is

recruiting researchers with the aim of elucidating human evolution through

experimental studies of primates.

1. Eligibility Requirements for Applicants

As of April 1, 2026, applicants must meet the following conditions (domestic or

international applicants are eligible).

(1) Full-time researchers affiliated with universities or public research

institutions.

(2) Part-time researchers affiliated with universities or public research

institutions who meet either of the following criteria:

　① Researchers whose information is registered in e-Rad as “eligible to apply

for Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research.”

　② Researchers whose duties include conducting research activities at a

university or public research institution and who are actually engaged in

research activities (excluding graduate students).

(3) Graduate students, etc., who have obtained prior consent from their

supervisor or equivalent, and individuals approved by the Center Management

Committee (＊See Note 10).

Applications from graduate students and young researchers are encouraged.

2. Research Program Period

April 1, 2026 - March 31, 2027

3. Research Projects

There are two categories of research projects.

・General Research (Research expenses are in part covered.)

・Resource Use (No research expenses are covered.)

- General Research: Applicants can use the EHUB’s resources, facilities, and

equipment and should conduct their experiments and observation at EHUB.

- Resource Use: Applicants can mainly use the EHUB’s research materials.

4. Application Deadline

Saturday, January 31, 2026

*Except for applicants to the Resource Use who wish to begin their research

after April 2026.

5. Application guidelines and the Application form

Please find the application guidelines and the application form on the website

below.

Center for the Evolutionary Origins of
Human Behavior, Kyoto Univ.