Mission, Research subjects, History, Characteristics.

- Research on Determinants of the International Competitiveness of Japanese Manufacturing Industries
- Japanese National Innovation Survey 2003
- Research on Structural Changes in Knowledge Production Systems
- Research on Science and Technology Indicators
- Research on Science and Technology Human Resources
- Research on the Public Understanding of Science and Technology
- A Study on Conditions and Promotion Policy for Successful Regional Innovation
- Research on Science and Technology Trends
- Technology Foresight Survey
- Study for Evaluating the Achievements of the Science and Technology Basic Plans in Japan