The MEXT(Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology) sponsored online seminar, Seminar/ Workshop Series for Researcher Professional Development Vol. 41 “Challenging the World Through the ASPIRE Program―ASPIRE Researchers’ Challenge to the World―” will be held on March 27 (Fri), 2025.
We look forward to your participation.
【Researcher Plus Series Vol.41: Webinar】
Theme:
“Challenging the World Through the ASPIRE Program
―ASPIRE Researchers‘ Challenge to the World―”
Date & Time:
Friday, March 27, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM JST
Overview:
JST’s ASPIRE Program supports the promotion of international brain circulation through building research networks and nurturing talent, aiming for Japanese researchers to collaborate with scientists worldwide and thrive globally. In the first half of this webinar, leading researchers and next-generation scientists from ASPIRE-supported projects in the rapidly advancing AI/information field and the materials field—where Japan is a leader—will take the stage. They will delve into how ASPIRE enables their wide-ranging initiatives and challenges. In the second half, JST’s ASPIRE program officers will explain the key points of the 2026 call for proposals in detail, deepening understanding of the program. Amidst rapidly changing international circumstances, this webinar offers a valuable opportunity to gain significant insights into the critical importance of international collaboration through ASPIRE. We encourage you to join us.
Topics:
● ASPIRE Supported Projects Presentation (First Half)
– Challenge 1: How Next-Generation Researchers Took on “ASPIRE for the Top”
– Challenge 2: Initiatives Enabling Japanese Researchers to Excel on the Global Stage
– Challenge 3: Young researchers tackling intensifying AI competition through ASPIRE
● Second Half: Explanation of ASPIRE’s 2026 Standalone Open Call
– What is the international collaborative research support aimed at promoting brain circulation?
– Key points for applying
● Q&A Session
Speakers:
● Associate Professor, Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo
Naoji Matsuhisa
● Professor, Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University
Professor, Department of Materials and Energy Chemistry
Professor Hiroshi Kageyama
●Kyoto University Graduate School of Engineering
Department of Materials and Energy Chemistry, Specially Appointed Associate Professor
Professor Suguru Yoshida
●National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST)
Center for Artificial Intelligence Research
Senior Principal Researcher
Professor Hiroo Kataoka
●Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) International Division
Ms. Kaoru Toyofuku, Ms. Akari Takita
Target Audience:
Researchers, graduate students, university students, and those planning researcher support at research institutions (all fields welcome).
※The language of the event will be English.
Registration:
Those wishing to participate should register via the link below.
(Registration deadline: Noon on the day of the event)
https://globaleysurvey.ey.com/jfe/form/SV_5iQZ5w28PAl4lo2
