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Japan-US Research Collaboration Week (July 2023)

Creating Japan-US Research Highway

The Japan-US Research Collaboration Week aims to accelerate research collaboration between Japan and the US particularly in the fields of science and technology. By fostering collaborations and partnerships between Japan and the United States, we can establish trust networks and build a community of diverse and highly talented researchers. These networks will be valuable assets to society and encourage innovation, especially when tackling global issues and crises. Furthermore, they will contribute to the development of the next generation of human resources, fostering peace and stability in the Pacific region.

This is unique opportunity for new stakeholders to participate in ongoing research collaborations that are either already successful or on track for success. By learning from these collaborations, stakeholders can gain insight into the “Research Highway E which is being developed as a mechanism to accelerate research collaboration through between Japan and the US and link the research outcomes to social implementation and commercialization.

Format: in-person
Venue:

Date & Time (PDT):

  • July 20 (Thu) 8:30-11:00, 15:30-18:00
  • July 21 (Fri) 8:30-11:00, 15:30-18:00
  • July 22 (Sat) 9:30-17:30
  • July 24 (Mon) 8:30-11:00, 13:10-18:10
  • July 25 (Tue) 8:45-17:15

Language English

Co-Hosts: Stanford University, Nagoya University, Kanagawa Prefecture,
Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS),
Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST),
Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development (AMED),
United Japanese Researchers Around the World (UJA)

Supporters: Consulate-General of Japan in San Francisco,
Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO)


Japan-U.S. Research Collaboration Symposium (November 2022)

Innovating out of COVID-19  Ehuman centered data integration for a resilient society

Hybrid format

Online:
USA: Wednesday, November 9, 2022 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm PST
Japan: Thursday, November 10, 2022 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm JST
In person:
Central Consultation Building A, 3F Auditorium, Tsurumai Campus, Nagoya University

About the Symposium

Throughout history, there have been multiple examples of innovation during a crisis period, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. In this symposium, top scientists from Japan and the United States will discuss the challenges facing cutting-edge science in addressing this unprecedented crisis as an opportunity for innovation. In addition, the next generation of young scientists will present the results of discussions accumulated in advance regarding the challenges of future society creation and next-generation personalized medicine that Japan and the United States are jointly working on.


Ongoing Japanese projects in the field of Quantum Science (September 2022)

Ongoing Japanese projects in the field of Quantum Science

To facilitate good collaboration between Japanese and the US scientists in the field of Quantum Science, we are providing a list of ongoing projects in the field of Quantum Science in Japan.

We are working together with the National Science Foundation (NSF) to accelerate collaboration between our two countries. NSF is inviting requests for supplemental funding from existing quantum information science and engineering research awardees to add a new international dimension or strengthen an existing one to their award.

We hope this list will help US researchers seek potential collaboration opportunities.


2022 Call for Research Proposals - Strategic Basic Research Programs (CREST, PRESTO and ACT-X)

JST has opened Strategic Basic Research Programs FY2022 (CREST, PRESTO and ACT-X) proposal submissions. The FY2022 research proposals call is from the research areas launched in FY2020 and FY2021*, and from the new research areas launched in FY2022.

* "Creation of technological platforms that contribute to symbiosis with infectious diseases such as COVID-19 through an interdisciplinary research area" is not currently accepting applications.

See the links for details about the 2022 call for research proposals: English / Japanese. Also, see the link for FAQ for the researchers abroad.


Smart Grid Ireland Webinar (April 21, 2022)

Dr. Shimada, director of JST's Washington, D.C. Office, participated in a Webinar titled “Envisioning the Energy E at the Smart Grid Ireland hosted by the Center for Competitiveness, Ireland. The webinar was co-presented by Peter Lantry, Managing director, Hitachi Energy Technologies Ireland.

Dr. Shimada talked about Japan’s new Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Basic Plan and JST activities envisioning the future. The Plan outlines basic Japanese STI policy. JST plays the principal role of implementing the missions laid out in the Plan.


NSF NRI/FRR PI Meeting (April 21, 2022)

Organized the National Science Foundation (NSF), the 2022 National Robotics Initiative (NRI) and Foundational Research in Robotics (FRR) Principal Investigators' Meeting was held virtually over three days from April 19-21. The meeting was designed to review the progress, challenges, and future directions of NRI and FRR programs, both of which are major robotics programs at NSF.

Dr. Shimada, director of JST's Washington, D.C. Office, joined the international panel, planned by the organizing committee, that took place in April 21, where panelists talked about research programs in robotics (and/or AI). He introduced JST’s priorities and initiatives in robotics research.

The meeting provided a good opportunity to foster further collaboration between JST and NSF.

  • Read on the presentation materials of the NSF NRI/FRR PI Meeting.

Sakura Matsuri - Japanese Street Festival (Washington, D.C., April 9-10, 2022)

Japanese Street Festival

The 60th Sakura Matsuri  EJapanese Street Festival was held downtown on Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C. as the grand finale of the National Cherry Blossom Festival. JST joined the festival along with other Japanese organizations & companies under one roof in the “Japan Smart Infrastructure Pavilion E JST exhibited the therapeutic robot  EPARO and the Ostrich antibody mask.

PARO is a seal-mimetic mental-committed robot with superior healing effects to be marketed world-wide. The project is partly supported by JST’s individual-type research program: PRESTO.  

The Ostrich antibody mask project was accepted into JST’s unique program for developing innovative business ideas based on university research. With the help of this program, a university-based research team in Kyoto is using ostriches to revolutionize the antibody manufacturing business.


Current Topics in Neuroscience (March 25, 2022)

7:00-8:30pm (EST)


Current Topics in Neuroscience PDF

JST is pleased to announce a symposium on Current Topics in Neuroscience co-hosted by Stanford Laboratory for Drug, Device Development and Regulatory Science (SLDDDRS).

By collaborating with SLDDRS, JST is aims to create a framework for research collaboration between Japanese universities, research institutions, and companies and those on the U.S. West Coast, with JST and Stanford University serving as the hubs. This SLDDDRS webinar series is a part of these activities.


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