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

  • Updated bylaws in effect
    Updated bylaws for the US JSPS Alumni Association have been posted on the association's web site.  Article 4, section 2 concerning Membership has been revised to expand the association's membership to Canada as follows:  "Persons who have been funded and/or awarded by JSPS and currently residing or have an affiliation with a research organization in the U.S. or Canada are eligible for regular membership."

    These updated bylaws are available on the Bylaws page.
    Posted Jun 1, 2018, 6:15 AM by Dana Freiburger
  • 2018 BRIDGE FELLOWSHIP AWARDEES ANNOUNCED
    The JSPS Washington Office has announced the 2018 BRIDGE Fellowship awardees - our congratulations to the following four individuals and we look forward to their reports following their upcoming experiences in Japan:

    (Host researcher: Prof. Kumiko Haba, Aoyama Gakuin University)

    (Host researcher: Prof. Katsushi Tokunaga, The University of Tokyo)

    (Host researcher: Prof. Kiyosei Takasu, Kyoto University)

    (Host researcher: Prof. Hiroaki Saito, The University of Tokyo)
    Posted May 27, 2018, 9:26 AM by Dana Freiburger
  • New Short-term Fellowship through the US JSPS Alumni Association

    The JSPS Washington Office is pleased to announce a new short-term Fellowship through the US JSPS Alumni Association (AA).  It aims to extend and expand the researchers network developed between AA members and the researchers in Japan, increase the benefit of  membership, and encourage more former fellows to join the Alumni Association.

    Further information, including eligibility and application details, can be found on this page.

    Posted May 21, 2018, 5:39 AM by Dana Freiburger
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