NAOJ Science Roadmap
The National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ) has developed its Science Roadmap (SRM) in collaboration with the community over approximately two years, beginning in FY2024, in preparation for the 5th Medium-Term Objective Period (FY2028–2033). This page reports on the initiative.The NAOJ Science Roadmap Report has been released. 
In response to a request from the NAOJ Advisory Committee for Research and Management (Council), the SRM Report was compiled by the NAOJ Science Roadmap Committee,
approved by the Council, and subsequently released. An English version is currently being prepared.
The NAOJ Science Roadmap Report (Japanese version)
The Final Draft of the NAOJ Science Roadmap Report has been published.
Although the document is written in Japanese, the final draft of the Science Roadmap (February 2026 version) was completed and published on February 17, 2026.
Third Town Meeting Held in Two Sessions
The SRM report, whose first draft was presented at the Future Planning Symposium last December, is now nearing completion.
A town meeting was held to present its contents, facilitate discussion, and gather feedback:
- Wednesday, February 18, 2026, 12:00-14:00 (JST) via Zoom.
We sincerely thank everyone who participated.
Second Town Meeting Held in Two Sessions
We held the second town meeting in two sessions via Zoom to report on the current status of the Science Roadmap development
and the subsequent implementation planning process.
- Monday, September 22, 2025, 12:00-13:00
- Wednesday, October 1, 2025, 12:00-13:00
We sincerely thank everyone who participated.
The material is available here: Future Planning Process of NAOJ
(900KB)
A total of 43 proposals were submitted to the NAOJ Science Roadmap.
We invited groups with future plans they wish to propose for inclusion in the NAOJ Science Roadmap to submit a Letter of Intent (LOI).
The submission period was from September 17 to October 18, 2024 (JST).
As a result, we received 43 proposals.
We sincerely thank all the groups who submitted proposals for their cooperation.
First Town Meeting Held in Two Sessions
We held the first town meeting in two sessions via zoom to provide detailed explanations about NAOJ’s future planning process:
- Wednesday, September 4, 2024, 12:00-13:00
- Monday, September 9, 2024, 12:00-13:00.
We sincerely thank everyone who participated.
The materials are available here:
1. "Call for proposals for NAOJ Science Roadmap" (880KB)
2. LOI Form 
(248KB)
3. NAOJ Science Roadmap Proposal Form (ver.2024.12.19) 
(54KB)
