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Call: Joint call 2021 (EIG Concert-Japan)

Sustainable Hydrogen Technology as Affordable and Clean Energy

[Deadline: 2021/07/09 17:00 (JST)] Are you involved in Sustainable Hydrogen research and interested in connecting with researchers in Germany and across Europe? The European Interest Group (EIG) Concert-Japan is now accepting proposals for “Sustainable Hydrogen Technology as Affordable and Clean Energy”.

Toru Kumagai’s report on R&D trends in Germany

The fight of the German government and medical community against the psychological effects of the Corona pandemic

June 08, 2021 [by Toru Kumagai] The Corona pandemic threatens not only people’s physical health, their economic wellbeing (as well as the national economy), but also their mental health. As in Japan, the negative impact of the pandemic on people’s minds has been taken up as a serious issue in German academic circles and discussion forums.

Call: Falling Walls Lab

Falling Walls Lab Sendai 2021

[Deadline: 2021/06/30]  You are a Bachelor or Master student, a PhD candidate, postdoc, or young professional and want to share your innovative ideas with colleagues – and the world? Apply for the Falling Walls Lab Sendai 2021 on August 31, from 13:30-17:30 (JST) and win a trip to the finale in Berlin! And if you are worried about your presentation skills –this year the event features free coaching sessions!

Connecting East and West – A Short Interview with …

Prof. Dr. Nils Madeja

Our new series “Connecting East and West – A Short Interview with …“ presents people involved in German-Japanese research collaborations – and their insights on how and where to cooperate successfully! This week we welcome Prof. Dr. Nils Madeja, Professor for Business Administration at the University of Applied Sciences Mittelhessen (THM) in Germany.

Toru Kumagai’s report on R&D trends in Germany

Why did the German government create an agency for disruptive innovations?

May 25, 2021 [by Toru Kumagai] The German government is actively working to encourage innovation by providing significant financial support for individual and corporate research and development projects based on landmark ideas that would overturn conventional wisdom. Here, we will introduce you to SPRIN-D, the agency that the government has created to achieve this goal.

CALL：DAAD

Postdoctoral Researchers International Mobility Experience (PRIME)

[Deadline: 2021/08/31] The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), which manages the DWIH, invites applications for the programme “Postdoctoral Researchers International Mobility Experience” (PRIME). The programme provides funding for research activities for 18 months. In principle, applicants can be of any nationality.

Overview: German Embassy Tokyo

Hydrogen research and technology in Japan

The German Embassy Tokyo has compiled information on hydrogen research and technology in Japan. The overview summarizes the current situation and the goals of the Japanese government as follows: