SATREPS is a Japanese government program that promotes international joint research. The program is structured as a collaboration between the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST)New window , which provides competitive research funds for science and technology projects , and the Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development(AMED)New window , which provides competitive research funds for medical research and development , andthe Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)New window , which provides development assistance (ODA). Based on the needs of developing countries, the program aims to address global issues and lead to research outcomes of practical benefit to both local and global society.