The MEXT(Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology) sponsored online seminar, Seminar/ Workshop Series for Researcher Professional Development Vol. 40 “TI-FRIS: Hub for Diverse Interaction― ―IA Tohoku hub where diverse exchanges—interdisciplinary, international, and socially engaged—shape the future―” will be held on February 9 (Mon), 2026.
We look forward to your participation.
【Researcher Plus Series Vol.40: Webinar】
Theme: “TI-FRIS: Hub for Diverse Interaction—A Tohoku Hub Creating the Future Through Diverse Interdisciplinary, International, and Social Exchange”
Date & Time: Monday, February 9, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Overview:
TI-FRIS (Tohoku Initiative for Fostering Researchers for Interdisciplinary Sciences) was selected in FY2020 for the Strategic Development of Globally Competitive Researchers program. It has formed a consortium of seven universities in the Tohoku region to build a new researcher development program for the entire region, producing world-class researchers equipped with “interdisciplinarity,” “internationality,” and “social engagement.”
For this event, we are honored to welcome Dr. Toshiyuki Hayase, Program Manager of TI-FRIS. He will discuss talent development within TI-FRIS, introduce its distinctive Hub Meeting initiative, and share his perspective on the importance of diverse exchanges fostering interdisciplinarity, internationality, and social responsibility among young researchers. He will also offer a message for those aspiring to become globally active researchers. This is a valuable opportunity to gain deep insights from a real-world perspective on nurturing young researchers. We encourage you to register and join us.
Topics (Tentative):
・Introduction to TI-FRIS Initiatives
・Key Points in Cultivating Young Researchers
・A Message for Those Aiming to Become Globally Active Researchers
・Q&A
Speaker:
Toshiyuki Hayase
Director, Tohoku University Frontier Research Institute for Interdisciplinary Science (TI-FRIS)
TI-FRIS Project Manager
Target Audience:
Researchers, graduate students, undergraduates, and those planning researcher support initiatives at research institutions
(All disciplines welcome).
*The presentation will be in Japanese, but questions in English are welcome.
Registration:
To register, please use the link below.
(Registration closes at noon on the day of the event)
https://globaleysurvey.ey.com/jfe/form/SV_6h78GMKvPjV4icm
Important Notes:
This webinar will be conducted online.
The streaming link will be emailed after registration.
