According to the Japan Association of National Universities, the resolution is that Professor Yoshinori Ohsumi of Tokyo Institute of Technology won this year's Nobel Prize, and that national universities have contributed significantly to the development of Japan, and these achievements are 20 to 30. It was a result of a year ago, and he complained that the current research environment is in a state of concern due to financial difficulties.

　In particular, he argued that basic research cannot be operated only with competitive funds such as scientific research grants, and that securing stable expenses is absolutely essential.Moreover, it is pointed out that each national university is making the utmost efforts under the leadership of each president to promote university reform and functional enhancement, and there is an urgent need to secure financial resources. ..

　For this reason, the national budget compilation for 2017 called for the expansion of operating expenses subsidies, which are the basic expenses of national universities, and sufficient budget measures for national university-related matters included in the budget request.Furthermore, in order to expand private investment in national universities by the tax reform in 2017, it is also required to improve the special test and research expense tax credit system (open innovation type).

　Susumu Satomi, chairman of the Japan Association of National Universities (President of Tohoku University), said at the general meeting, "The national budget request and the request for tax reform have increased significantly compared to last year. I would like to respond appropriately while paying attention to discussions such as the advisory council. "