History

		1915	Specialized center for chemical research, a predecessor of Institute of Chemical Research was founded.
		1926.10	Institute for Chemical Research (ICR) was chartered with the founding philosophy, to “Excel in the investigation of basic principles of chemistry and chemical applications.”
		1929	The Main Building of ICR was constructed in Takatsuki, Osaka.
		1949	ICR became the first affiliated institute of Kyoto University.
		1962	ICR established graduate schools to offer the advanced education for graduate students.
		1964	The Division System was introduced. ICR organization was divided into 19 research divisions and 1 satellite facility. Nuclear Science Research Facility was established in Awataguchi, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto.
		1968	High-Voltage Electron Microscopy was located at Gokasho, Uji (Uji Campus). ICR was moved to Uji Campus.
		1971	Low-Temperature Laboratory was established.
		1983	Nucleic Acids Laboratory was built.
		1985	Biotechnology Laboratory was established.
		1987	The Division System was revised. ICR organization became 19 research divisions and 2 satellite facilities.
		1988	Nuclear Science Research Facility was moved to Gokasho, Uji. Accelerator Laboratory and Research Building were completed.
		1989	High-Resolution Electron Spectromicroscope was established.
		1992	ICR was reorganized into 9 research divisions and 2 satellite facilities. Supercomputer Laboratory was established.
		1999	Joint Research Laboratory Building was constructed.
		2000	Administration Departments of ICR and other institutes in Uji Campus were integrated.
		2001	Bioinformatics Center was established.
		2003	ICR was reorganized into 9 research divisions and 3 satellite facilities. International Research Center for Elements Science was established.
		2004	ICR was reorganized into 5 research divisions and 3 centers. Advanced Research Center for Beam Science was established. Uji Research Building was constructed.
		2005	Laser Science Laboratory was built.
		2007	The Alumni Assosiation of ICR "Hekisuikai" was inaugurated.
		2009	Laboratory of Water Chemistry Energy (AGC) was endowed.
		2010	ICR started to function as a Joint Usage / Research Center.
		2011	Laboratory of Nano-Interface Photonics (SEI Group CSR Foundation) was endowed. Bioinformatics Center was reorganized.