• Date of Workshop: Wednesday, 14 February 2024 - Thursday, 15th February 2024 (2 days)
• Venue: TBD (in Singapore)
• Organizer: Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST)
• Co-organizers: NSF (National Science Foundation), CSIRO (Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization), ICAR (Indian Council of Agricultural Research)
• Program: Agenda (TBD)
• Language: English
• Application Deadline: NOON 28th December 2023 (Japan Time)
  Please refer to the "3. How to Apply" and "4. Notes" section carefully before you apply.
• Target:
  ・Researchers interested in joint research among the 4 countries in 'Advancing Innovations × Agriculture' (who belong to Japanese research organizations or companies).
  ・Persons who can attend the workshop onsite in Singapore.
  If you belong to an American/Australian/Indian research organization or company, please contact your country's associated agency. (Please refer to the "6. Associated Agency of Each Country for Inquiries" section)

In recent years there has been growing interest in the field of food security, which aims to improve food productivity and resilience in response to increasing food demand and crises such as the scarcity of land and water resources. Japan, the United States, Australia and India are now preparing to accelerate cooperation in food security research with a focus on emerging technologies such as AI, robotics, communications and sensing.
A joint workshop will therefore be organized for researchers interested in the topic of 'Advancing Innovation × Agriculture' to discuss research cooperation opportunities among the four countries. To participate, please follow the instructions below and submit a White Paper summarizing your cooperation proposal by application deadline. We expect 5~10 participants from each country.
We look forward to receiving your applications.

• Please download the application form (White Paper) and submit by the application deadline: NOON 28th December 2023 (Japan time). The application form should be submitted to JST listed in the "5. Contact for Inquires" section. Please note that the e-mail title and file name should be as below.
   Title：Application for collaboration workshop_[Your Affiliation]_Your Name
   file： [Title]_[Your Affiliation]_Your Name
• JST will select participants from applicants who submit a White Paper and contact the candidates later.
• Travel Costs:Participants are expected to bear travel and accommodation costs to Singapore by themselves, though there may be travel support available through JST. If you need any support, please place a check mark in the appropriate box listed on White Paper.

• About handling of personal information and information provided information
  Personal information (including your name, affiliation, and e-mail address) provided in the White Paper will be used only for the purpose of organizing this workshop. For more information about JST's privacy policy, please visit our website below.
  (https://www.jst.go.jp/EN/privacy.html)
• Submitted applications will not be returned.
• If you would like to receive information related to this workshop (e.g. information about related call for proposals or other events), please place a check mark in the appropriate box when you apply.
• Please note that photos or videos of your presentations in this workshop may be taken and uploaded onto the official websites of participating agencies for public relations purposes.
• Please note in advance that personal information which is necessary for the preparation and arrangement of your participation will be collected by JST.

• Workshop Secretariat
  Department of International Affairs
  Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST)
  Mail: joint.ws-sg[at]jst.go.jp      ※ Please replace [at] to @ .
• Please be certain to send inquires by e-mail.

• US: Anne Emig, NSF,
  Cate Flanley, NSF,
• India: Bikash Mandal, ICAR,
• Australia: Ami Latona, CSIRO,
  Matt Steine, CSIRO,