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Call: NEDO

R&D Program for Promoting Innovative Energy and Environmental Technologies Through International Collaboration

[Deadline 2024/03/26] This program supports Japanese research institutes and universities conducting joint international research and development projects with institutions from G20 members and other countries. The aim of this program is to develop and strengthen international joint research and development between Japan and other countries in order to create new and innovative energy and environmental technologies that will have practical use after 2040.

Call: International Journalists' Programmes (IJP)

2nd German-Japanese Fellowship Programme

[Deadline: 2024/03/08]  In 2024, IJP will offer its second round of fellowships exclusively for Japan, reflecting Japan’s strategic importance in the geopolitical shifts and as host of the Expo 2025. This program will put a strong focus on economics, geopolitics, environment/energy/ climate politics and new technologies. Therefore, applicants should show a strong expertise in at least one of these fields. A total of five journalists from Japan and five from Germany will have the opportunity to participate in a two-month stay abroad in the respective country.

Call: DAAD

DAAD Networking Tour on Safety and Security in AI

[Deadline: 2024/02/25] The call for Postdoc-NeT-AI (Postdoctoral Networking Tour in Artificial Intelligence) 04/2024 is out! The focus of this edition – which will take place from 15 – 19 April 2024 – is on Safety and Security in AI.

Call: HIAS

HIAS-Call (2025-26)

[Deadline: 2024/04/15] The Hamburg Institute for Advanced Study (HIAS) provides individual fellowships offering scholars and artists the opportunity to pursue their projects on-site in Hamburg (3-10 months).

Call for Abstracts: GJETC

Second Young Scientists Dialogue

[Deadline: 2024/01/31] The German-Japanese Energy Transition Council (GJETC) strives to enhance the binational exchange between researchers investigating energy matters related to Japan and/or Germany. It focuses on exploring energy solutions and policies that are in line with climate change mitigation commitments while it must be ensured that these are compatible with security of energy supply, social well-being and international competitiveness. With its Second Young Scientists Dialogue, the GJETC seeks to widen its perspective by inviting young scientists (age under 40 years) with a particular focus on the Energy Transition in Germany and/or Japan to share their ideas with the Council members.

Call: Research Academy Ruhr

Research Explorer Ruhr

[Deadline: 2024/02/15] Research Explorer Ruhr is a two-week Summer Academy for international early postdocs. The program runs from June 16 – 29, 2024. Participating universities: Ruhr University Bochum, University of Duisburg-Essen, TU Dortmund University.

Call: Scaler8 Japan

From Tokyo to Germany: International Expansion Programmes for Start-Ups

Expand your business by applying to Scaler8 Japan’s international expansion programmes, which support high-potential start-ups in Tokyo to expand into Germany!