JSPS-US

The Japan Society for the Promotion of Science is an independent administrative institution, established by way of a national law (Japan) for the purpose of contributing to the advancement of science in all fields of the natural and social sciences and the humanities by disbursing research grants, fostering the next generation of scientists, promoting international scientific collaboration, and advancing university reform.  The JSPS Washington office website is available at http://jspsusa.org/


The Alumni Association

Welcome to the US JSPS Alumni Association! Founded in 2004, by 30 JSPS fellows, our association is now made up of hundreds of current and past JSPS fellows based in the USA. These alumni produce a newsletter, take part in collaborative research, and hold scientific meetings and symposia, often in partnership with JSPS. To become a member, please click here.

Recent Announcements

  • Seeking new member for the IT Committee of the US & Canada JSPS Alumni Association
    The IT Committee of the US & Canada JSPS Alumni Association is seeking applications for a new member of the committee to assist with alumni web site support. The new member must be a JSPS Alumni Association member from Canada.  More information about applying can be found here: Request for Applications.

    Review of applications will begin on February 21 and will continue until the position is filled.  This is a volunteer position and no financial compensation is provided.
    Posted Feb 4, 2020, 7:14 PM by Dana Freiburger
  • 2019 JSPS US Alumni Association Seminar Program Awardees Announced (2nd call)
    The JSPS Washington Office has announced the awardees from the 2nd application call of the 2019 year JSPS US Alumni Association Seminar Program.  We offer our congratulations to the following AA members:

    Dr. Christina Laffin, Associate Head, Department of Asian Studies, University of British Columbia

    Dr. Anthony J. Tosi, Associate Professor , Anthropology Department, Kent State University

    More information, including details about the awardees and the date/location of these upcoming seminars, is now available on the JSPS US AA Seminar Program 2019 (2nd application call) page.  Congratulations all! 
    Posted Feb 2, 2020, 7:09 PM by Dana Freiburger
  • JSPS US AA Seminar Program 2020 (1st application call)
    The JSPS Washington Office is pleased to announce the 1st application call for the 2020 year JSPS US Alumni Association Seminar Program. This program was established for the members of the US JSPS Alumni Association to support academic seminars organized by Association members to promote the objectives of the Association. 

    We are now accepting proposals for seminars to be held between June 2020 and September 2020. 

    The deadline for application materials to be received by the JSPS Washington Office is February 21, 2020.

    For the full posting including instructions for submission follow the link below: 

    Posted Dec 22, 2019, 10:01 AM by Dana Freiburger
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