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National Institute for Resources and Environment (NIRE) Technology and Information Services |
| Main Activities |
NIRE is concerned with a wide range of research fields such as
environmental protection, the development of natural resources
and new forms of energy, and industrial safety, all of which are
critical areas for our highly-industrialized society. |
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| Technical Consultation |
NIRE accepts requests for technical consultation on matters related
to its research activities by means of telephone conversations,
interviews or letters. Technical Advisory: 0298-61-8105, 8106 |
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| Technology Transfer |
Transfer of the results of research activities to outside organizations
by various means, including technical training, can be arranged
by contract on the basis of mutual consultation. Technical Advisory: 0298-61-8105, 8106 |
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| Laboratory Visits |
Those who wish to visit the institute are requested to contact
Technical Advisory and apply in writing in advance. Technical Advisory: 0298-61-8105, 8106 |
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| Joint Research |
NIRE conducts joint research with private enterprises and other
organizations on a cost sharing basis. Research Service Division: 0298-61-8113, 8114 |
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| Joint Public- Private Sector Research |
NIRE conducts research in basic and fundamental fields in cooperation
with private enterprises under the "Joint Public-Private Sector
Research Rules of AIST" when such researches have high public
interests. The participants can work together by sharing research
facilities. Research Service Division: 0298-61-8113, 8114 |
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| Symposium | NIRE holds a symposium twice a year to publicize and disseminate
its research outcomes. Research Service Division: 0298-61-8113, 8114 |
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| Contract Research |
NIRE conducts research sponsored by private enterprises on condition
that any useful results can be produced out of its ongoing research
activities. Research Service Division: 0298-61-8113, 8114 |
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| Tesing Services |
NIRE provides testing services in certain fields. Fees for these
services are fixed by the Japanese Government. General Affairs Division: 0298-61-8123 |
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| Certification and Others |
NIRE certifies mining instruments, powder and others in accordance
with the "Mining Security Law" and also certifies heat measuring
instruments in accordance with the "Measuring and Weighing Law." General Affairs Division: 0298-61-8123 |
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| Patent Licensing |
The property of inventions and contrivances produced through research
activities belongs to the Japanese Government. Those who wish
to implement inventions are requested to submit an application
to the Japan Industrial Technology Association (JITA). Tsukuba Research Administration Office Patent Division: 0298-61-2175 |
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| Publications |
Research Service Division: 0298-61-8113, 8114 |
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