About AMED Overview
Name
Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development
Established
April 1, 2015
History
Objectives/Main projects covered by AMED
Ministers in charge
- The Prime Minister
- The Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology
- The Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare
- The Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry
Laws forming the basis for AMED
Act on Promotion of Healthcare Policy
Act on the Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development
Number of full-time staff
742 (as of January 1, 2025)
Budget
JPY 140.5 billion (FY 2025)
Board of Directors / Organization
Last updated 05/21/25