【Researcher+ Symposium 2026 Announcement】
Title: Researcher+ Symposium 2026
Date & Venue: Thursday, March 5, 2026, 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Tokyo International Forum Hall D5 / Zoom Hybrid Event
Overview:
The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) “Comprehensive Support Program for Cultivating Globally Competitive Researchers” implements the “Strategic Development Program for Globally Competitive Researchers” (commonly known as Researcher+) in collaboration with the “Strategic Development Program for Globally Competitive Researchers.” This program aims to cultivate top-tier researchers with global competitiveness. This year’s symposium will feature presentations on the initiatives and outcomes of the Strategic Development Program across its implementing institutions. The panel discussion will include young researchers developed through the program, who will discuss topics such as “useful support provided” and “advice for junior researchers and students.”
Speakers:
・Hiroto Yasuura (Program Director)
・Shu Koizumi (Program Officer)
・PM, Strategic Development Program for Globally Competitive Researchers
・Fellow, Strategic Development Program for Globally Competitive Researchers
Agenda:
・Opening Remarks
・Why Organizations Should Prioritize Cultivating Young Researchers (PD Yasuura)
・Introduction to the Strategic Development Program’s Initiatives and Development Effects (Strategic Development Program Implementing Institution PM)
・Panel Discussion (Strategic Development Program Implementing Institution Fellow × Shu Koizumi, Program Officer)
※Talk Themes:
Support that was useful from a Fellow’s perspective
Actions required to become a globally active researcher
What Fellows who have completed (or are completing) the program at their respective institutions want to convey to junior researchers and students aspiring to become researchers
・Closing Remarks
Target Audience:
Researchers, graduate students, undergraduates, individuals involved in research promotion at university research institutions, and those interested in researcher development
(All fields of expertise welcome).
*The language of the event is Japanese, but questions in English are welcome.
Participation Fee:
Free (A participation fee of ¥3,500 is required for those attending the networking session after the symposium)
Registration:
To register, please use the link below.
(Registration deadline: Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at noon)
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc_CTTST7cbSfrDJdQDOhX9Dnpcch6nCnxMt_mINeaoDc4YBw/viewform
Important Notes:
This webinar will be held as a hybrid event combining in-person and ZOOM participation.
The streaming link will be emailed after registration.
Link:
https://www.researcherplus.mext.go.jp/
