Call for experts: Japanese policy and regulatory developments - 2026

The EU-Japan Centre is currently calling for expert report proposals for a new periodic monitoring report of Japanese policy and regulatory developments in the field of industrial and innovation policy.

The deadline for submitting proposals is May 03, 2026. 

In order to provide European companies, business organisations and policy makers with condensed and updated information about policy and regulatory developments impacting trade and business with and in Japan, the EU-Japan Centre is launching a call for a new periodic publication.

With this new call, the EU-Japan Centre is planning quarterly released reports for a contractual length of 1 year (FY2026) with an option to extend to a second year (FY2027). These reports should follow a structure that looks similar to the example below.

The objective is to provide to the intended reader with a review of latest policy and regulatory developments by the Japanese government and agencies that impact business and trade. This includes, but not exclusively, to developments in the following policy areas: industry, energy, environment/climate, digital, economic security, international cooperation.

As a not-for-profit body, the EU-Japan Centre is only able to offer a nominal payment to contributing authors.

If you don’t want to miss this unique occasion, your proposal should be sent via the form available below at the latest on May 03, 2026.

These reports should contain the most up-to-date information currently available. Submissions must already have been proofread in English.

Report Structure

The final draft of each report should consist of a maximum of 10.000 words. The reports should provide a concise and thorough summary of policy and regulatory developments in industry, technology, and markets, including information from sources either in English or Japanese.

The reports should provide:

1. a concise and thorough summary of policy and regulatory developments in the field of industrial and innovation over the previous months;
2. a short analysis of the development;
3. expected timeline, entry into force of the policy/regulation;
4. the sources either in English or Japanese where the information comes from if available;
5. Link to the sources for further information (when and if publicly available).

Proposals

Your proposal should be written in English and include the following elements:

• The expert:
  • Full contact details of each expert
  • CV(s)
  • Proof of expertise
  • List of publications by the Author(s)
• The work / deliverables:
  • Table of Content
  • Methodology to be used
• The Fee
  • The amount of nominal payment expected to be paid at the final delivery (VAT excluded)
• The Delivery
  • Quarterly instalment delivery for 1 to 2 years

These reports are intended for open access online publication, and they will be made public.

Selection results

Selection criteria will include the background of the Author(s), the quality of the contents, and the price of the report. 

The results of the selection process will be announced by late May/early June. More technical specifications will be sent to successful candidate authors.

Key Dates

1. Deadline for proposals: May 03, 2026
2. Selection results release: Late May/Early June
3. Final report delivery period: Quarterly release at the end of the month

Submission

Please click here to submit your application.
We look forward to receiving your proposals!

All applicants shall declare promptly any potential Conflict of Interests^[1] and agree to sign a related declaration if required to do so.
^[1] A conflict of interests arises when reasons involving economic interest, political or national affinity, family or emotional ties or any other shared interest or circumstances may affect the impartial and objective nature of a process or duty.