The University of Bristol (UoB) is delighted to welcome the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) to give an overview of its funding programmes. Speakers from JSPS will present on its multilateral and bilateral funding programmes and fellowships for research in Japan. A speaker from UoB will share their experience of applying for JSPS funding and working with colleagues in Japan. This online event is relevant to researchers working across all fields and at all stages of their careers, from doctoral level students to senior academic staff, who would like to explore opportunities to collaborate with researchers in Japan.

Please sign up here so that we have an overview of the number of attendees: https://forms.office.com/e/WsnHWUYKEW. This session will be held over Zoom.

Agenda:

• 13:00 Introduction – Jen Jennings, Associate Director of Research Development, Division of Research, Enterprise and Innovation, University of Bristol 
• 13:05 Opening remarks - Professor Naoto Kobayashi, Director, JSPS London
• 13:10 Overview of JSPS and Multilateral and Bilateral Funding Programmes - Dr Yumiko Myoken, Deputy Director, JSPS London
• 13:25 UK-Japan Research Experiences as a JSPS Fellow - Professor Robin Holt, School of Management, University of Bristol
• 13:35 JSPS Fellowships - Ms Yui Miyaura, International Programme Associate, JSPS London
• 13:50 Q+A
• 14:00 Close