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The JSPS London network for Japanese researchers based in the UK is growing – why not join them?
Visiting Japanese scholars, as well as tenured Japanese academics based at a UK institution, are welcome to join. It is free to join and JSPS offer events and funding schemes exclusive to members.
The web link to register is: https://ssl.jsps.org/members/?page=regist.
This invitation is for the BU Research Blog’s external readership as well as Japanese researchers working at Bournemouth University.
The Japan Society for the Promotion of Science has announced that the final call in financial year 2018 for their Short Term Pre/Postdoctoral Fellowships is now open.
Please visit the JSPS London website for further information.
The deadline is: Friday, 1st June 2018 and fellowships must start between 1st November 2018 to 31st March 2019.
Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) is the leading research funding agency in Japan, established by the Japanese Government for the purpose of contributing to the advancement of science.
Their Pre/Postdoctoral Fellowship for Foreign Researchers (Short Term) provides the opportunity for researchers based outside of Japan to conduct collaborative research activities with leading research groups at Japanese Universities and Research Institutions for visits of between 1 to 12 months. Eligible applicants need to be either within 2 years of finishing their PhD at the time of applying to start their fellowship in Japan or have obtained their PhD after 2nd April 2012. Eligible research fields are not limited.
Read the reports from former JSPS Fellows who have taken part in this programme.
BU staff wishing to apply should contact the relevant member of RKEO for their faculty.
The JSPS Summer Programme provides the opportunity for current MPhil or PhD students to receive a one week orientation on Japanese culture and research systems on arrival and then move to a host institution in Japan of their choice and approved by JSPS, to conduct collaborative research activities for 2 months during the summer.
Value of award: Return international airfare, maintenance allowance (534,000, JPY), research support allowance (158,500 JPY) and overseas travel and accident insurance policy are provided.
Eligibility: Applicants must be a British national and a current MPhil or PhD student based at a UK university or research institution at the time of application. Eligible research fields are not limited.
Fellowship to take place during fixed period: Tuesday 12 June to Wednesday 22 August 2018
Applications should be sent to the British Council, Tokyo. A link to the application guidelines and form are available on the JSPS London website.
Application Deadline: Monday, 15th January 2018
See case studies written by former UK JSPS Summer Programme Fellows.
Any enquiries should be sent to: science@britishcouncil.or.jp
On 21st November 2017, event attendees were very pleased to welcome speakers from JSPS (Japan Society for the Promotion of Science) from their London office, learning more about the JSPS funding opportunities to support and enrich collaboration between Japan and the UK. Professor Chang Hong Liu of BU’s Department of Psychology also gave an insightful overview of how important being funded by JSPS, earlier in his career, was to his academic progress and network.
For those unable to attend on the day, the event gave an overview of research funding in Japan and the important role played by JSPS. For UK-based researchers, from PhD students through to professoriate, JSPS offers a number of fellowships and institutional collboration routes which all provide opportunities for collaboration with Japanese researchers.
The key schemes covered in this JSPS visit:
Other routes to collaborative working include the Core to Core Programme and the Bilateral Programme, where JSPS is working with UK agencies, such as the Royal Society.
Find out more on the JSPS London website or from the JSPS fellowship brochure.
BU staff can login to access the slides from the event on MyBU (within the International Funding Pathway of the RKEDF community).
BU staff considering applying for any of these calls and other international funding, should contact Emily Cieciura, RKEO’s Research Facilitator: International Funding, for further information and support.
Please note new start time to allow for a networking lunch at 12:00 – 12:30.
BU’s Research & Knowledge Exchange Office is delighted to be hosting the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science visit on Tuesday, 21st November 2017.
The indicative schedule for the event is:
12:00 Neworking Lunch
12:30 Welcoming Address
12:35 JSPS – Overview, Institutional and Group Programmes
Ms Chika Itoi, Deputy Director, JSPS London
12:55 JSPS Fellowship Programmes
Ms Shiho Hayashida, International Programme Associate, JSPS London
13:15 Experiences of Doing Research in Japan
Professor Chang Hong Liu (BU’s Department of Psychology)
13:25 Questions and Answers
13:30 Close
This event is open to BU academics and those from other regional universities. To book your place, please email RKEDevFramework@bournemouth.ac.uk, putting JSPS in the subject line. The event will take place on BU’s Talbot Campus, with the room confirmed to you after booking.
Please also see the post concerning JSPS’ Fellowship scheme which is open until 1st December 2017.
The Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) would like to raise awareness of the first of two calls in FY2018 for their Short Term Pre/Postdoctoral Fellowships, which is now open:
JSPS London Pre/Postdoctoral Fellowship for Foreign Researchers (Short Term)
Application Deadline: Friday, 1st December 2017
Fellowships must start between 1st May 2018 to 31st March 2019.
Case studies from former JSPS Fellows who have taken part in this programme can be found here: http://www.jsps.org/case_studies/index.html
Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) is the leading research funding agency in Japan, established by the Japanese Government for the purpose of contributing to the advancement of science. Their Pre/Postdoctoral Fellowship for Foreign Researchers (Short Term) provides the opportunity for researchers based outside of Japan to conduct collaborative research activities with leading research groups at Japanese Universities and Research Institutions for visits of between 1 to 12 months. Eligible applicants need to be either within 2 years of finishing their PhD at the time of applying to start their fellowship in Japan or have obtained their PhD after 2nd April 2012. Eligible research fields are not limited.
If you are considing appliying for this call, BU staff should contact Emily Cieciura Research Facilitator: EU & International.
Please also see the details of the forthcoming JSPS visit to Bournemouth University.
BU’s Research & Knowledge Exchange Office is delighted to be hosting the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science visit on Tuesday, 21st November 2017.
The schedule for the event is:
13:00 Welcoming Address
13:05 JSPS – Overview, Institutional and Group Programmes
Ms Chika Itoi, Deputy Director, JSPS London
13:25 JSPS Fellowship Programmes
Ms Shiho Hayashida, International Programme Associate, JSPS London
13:45 Experiences of Doing Research in Japan
Professor Chang Hong Liu (BU’s Department of Psychology)
13:55 Questions and Answers
14:00 Close
This event is open to BU academics and those from other regional universities. To book your place, please email RKEDevFramework@bournemouth.ac.uk, putting JSPS in the subject line. The event will take place on BU’s Talbot Campus, with the room confirmed to you after booking.
Please also see the post concerning JSPS’ Fellowship scheme which is open until 1st December 2017.
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