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Research ServicesJapan51-200 Employees
The National Institute of Informatics (NII) is a mid-sized research organization based in Japan that pursues informatics as an interdisciplinary field, integrating aspects of human, social, and life sciences with computing. It aims to create future value and social benefits by advancing informatics research, promoting interdisciplinary approaches to information processing, and fostering collaborations among industry, government, academia, and civilian organizations. In the landscape of Japan's academic information infrastructure, NII is positioned as an inter-university research institute responsible for nationwide information infrastructure and international research activities. The institute engages with universities and research communities as its primary beneficiaries, while also partnering with international networks and other organizations to support research and education. In early 2026, NII announced the launch of new features within its NII RDC platform to enable universities to achieve open access more efficiently, reflecting its ongoing work to enhance the academic information ecosystem.