JSPS - US and Canada

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 and Canada 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 and Canada. 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 and Canada JSPS Alumni Association have been posted on the association's web site. The name of the Alumni Association was changed because many Canadian researchers already joined the Alumni Association and we would like to clearly show that we are accepting members from Canada. These updated bylaws are available on the Bylaws page.

    In addition, the updated Bylaws explain how members of the Alumni Association can make a group called a “Chapter” which can hold events for the purpose of promoting activities of the Alumni Association. For full Chapter details, including on how to apply, please visit the Chapter page.

    Posted Aug 18, 2020, 7:01 PM by Dana Freiburger
  • BRIDGE Fellowship 'contribution' examples
    As part of the selection process for the annual BRIDGE Fellowship, one of the screening criteria is that “The applicant is actively involved in alumni activities.” A new web page has been created that lists a number of BRIDGE Fellowship 'contribution' examples to help AA members with this aspect of the fellowship application process.
    Posted Aug 18, 2020, 6:41 PM by Dana Freiburger
  • JSPS US and Canada AA Seminar Program 2020 (2nd application call)
    The JSPS Washington Office is pleased to announce the 2nd application call for the 2020 year JSPS US and Canada Alumni Association Seminar Program. This program was established for the members of the US and Canada 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 October 2020 and February 2021. 

    The deadline for application materials to be received by the JSPS Washington Office is July 31, 2020.

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

    Posted Jun 22, 2020, 7:21 AM by Dana Freiburger
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