Objective
The Japan Society for the Promotion of Science provides opportunities for the members of the US and Canada JSPS Alumni Association to organize a seminar with a researcher from Japan invited to be a speaker. The purpose of the Seminar Program is to enhance the following activities carried out by the Association with the objective of maintaining and expanding the network of JSPS program participants and promoting scientific cooperation between Japan-US and Japan-Canada:
- Foster and encourage the Association members to maintain and develop relationships with researchers in Japan.
- Organize events that enhance communication among the Association members and with researchers in Japan.
- Support other academic activities initiated by the Association members.
Applicable Fields
Any fields of humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences.
Terms of Award
A. Travel costs for one researcher from Japan invited to be a speaker
- International round trip air ticket (discount economy class)
- Cost for public transportation between their institution and nearest airport in Japan
- Daily allowance
- Accommodation within the US or Canada
B. Expenditures for implementation of up to 5,000 USD
Please refer to the latest application guidelines for more information on the terms of awards.
Latest Call
For the latest call for application, please visit the “JSPS Alumni Association Seminar Program Application Procedure” page below.
JSPS Alumni Association Seminar Program Application Procedure
JSPS Alumni Association Seminar Program Awardee History