The memorandum of understanding with The Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) aims at: a) promoting collaboration in all fields of the natural sciences, social science and humanities, in areas of mutual interest; b) facilitating mutually beneficial collaboration in all fields of the natural sciences, social science and humanities through interaction between their respective research communities, in activities such as in fostering young researchers and supporting curiosity-driven research, under their respective program frameworks and guidelines.