JSPS Bonn Japanese-German Colloquium
Starting from FY2026, the call for proposals for the JSPS Bonn Japanese-German Colloquium will be handled jointly by the JSPS Bonn Office and the JSPS Club.
The JSPS Bonn Japanese-German Colloquium aims to foster research collaboration between Japan and German-speaking countries through small-scale, interdisciplinary events. Important points are outlined below.
- Purpose:
- To promote Japan-German research cooperation, strengthen academic ties, and facilitate early-career researcher engagement.
- To promote Japan-German research cooperation, strengthen academic ties, and facilitate early-career researcher engagement.
- Structure:
- Organized by a German host (JSPS Alumni member) and a co-host from Japan.
- Two-day interdisciplinary program with diverse participants from both regions.
- Eligibility:
- Applicants must be JSPS Alumni, affiliated with a research institution in a German-speaking country.
- Must not have received recent JSPS funding for a similar event.
- Selection Criteria:
- Emphasis on long-term collaboration, scientific quality, institutional support, societal impact, diversity, and early-career participation.
- Priority will be given to new applicants.
- Financial Support:
- JSPS will fund travel and accommodation for up to 5 speakers from Japan and two dinners (up to EUR 2000).
- Host and co-host institutions are expected to contribute to additional costs.
- Event Timing:
- The event can be up to 2 full days (starting with a reception the day before). It must be scheduled between May 2026 and February 2027.
- The event can be up to 2 full days (starting with a reception the day before). It must be scheduled between May 2026 and February 2027.
- Application:
- For further information, please refer to the Guidelines. The application form will be made available on the club’s website approximately in April 2025. All completed application forms should be e-mailed to the JSPS Bonn Office by September 30, 2025. In case of questions, please contact the JSPS Bonn Office.
- For further information, please refer to the Guidelines. The application form will be made available on the club’s website approximately in April 2025. All completed application forms should be e-mailed to the JSPS Bonn Office by September 30, 2025. In case of questions, please contact the JSPS Bonn Office.
- Selection:
- The selection process will be conducted by a committee recruited partially from members of the Club Board and Bonn Office. Successful applicants will be notified in January 2026.