Schools with this status receive increased funding and are encouraged to develop links with universities and other academic institutions.
[1] Highschools designated as SSH receive aid from Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST).
・Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology screens the application and authorizes the school as SSH if it seems to be proper.
・Japan Science and Technology Agency, independent administrative corporation, supports the SSH by spending money which is necessary to research and invent.
・Every year, management institutions must report achievements and results of SSH to Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.