JSPS Bangkok Office

📢 Call for Applications: Young Researcher Support for Attending the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings
⏰ Deadline: August 3, 2026, 17:00 (JST)
Are you a passionate PhD student or an early-career postdoctoral researcher in the field of Physiology or Medicine? This is a unique opportunity to join outstanding young researchers from around the world and engage directly with Nobel Laureates in your field!
Before applying, please note that applicants must meet the eligibility requirements, including holding Japanese nationality or permanent resident status in Japan.
👉 For full eligibility criteria and application details (available in Japanese only), please visit: https://www.jsps.go.jp/j-lindau/shinsei_boshu.html

📢 Call for Applications: Bilateral Programs for Joint Research Projects/Seminars
⏰ Deadline: September 3, 2026, 17:00 (JST)
JSPS provides funding support for bilateral joint research projects and seminars conducted by research teams in Japan and partner countries. The program aims to promote international collaboration and foster sustainable research networks that extend beyond individual researcher exchanges.
Researchers affiliated with Japanese institutions are encouraged to apply.
👉 For application details (available in Japanese only), please visit: https://www.jsps.go.jp/j-bilat/semina/shinsei_bosyu.html

📢 Call for Younger Researchers
The Immunology Frontier Research Center (IFReC) at the University of Osaka and ImmunoSensation3 at the University of Bonn will hold the 5th International School on Advanced Immunology in Japan from November 10 to 15, 2026.
The Application Deadline has been extended to 29 May 2026, JST. We warmly encourage interested researchers to apply!
👉For more details, please visit the following URL: https://www.advanced-immunology.net/

On 19 May 2026, Mr. SUGINO Tsuyoshi, President of JSPS, and Mr. MIZUNO Toshiaki, Director of the International Program Department, together with Mr. KOIDE Kaito from JSPS Headquarters, visited our office.
We gave them a tour of our office and held a meeting to exchange views on internal matters and ongoing activities.

On 12 May 2026, we visited the ASEAN Center for Academic Initiatives of The University of Osaka at Mahidol University’s Salaya Campus. 🌏
During the visit, JSPS Bangkok Office introduced JSPS international programs and the activities of the Bangkok Office. We also had the opportunity to learn about the initiatives of The University of Osaka from Specially Appointed Assistant Professor Sathida Kanjamapornkul (Institute for International Initiatives) and Ms. Sachiko Nishikawa from the Thailand-Japan Research Collaboration Center on Emerging and Re-emerging Infections (RCC-ERI).
We exchanged views on strengthening researcher networks between Japan and Thailand. It is hoped that this visit will lead to further academic cooperation and exchange in the future. 🤝

📢 The JSPS Bangkok Brochure Has Been Updated!
As there will be no open call for applications for the FY2027 Core-to-Core Program, we have made a minor update to the JSPS Bangkok brochure.
For the latest English and Thai versions of the brochure, please visit our website. 🌐✨
English ver:
https://jsps-th.org/pdf/2026_JSPS_Bangkok_Brochure_English.pdf
Thai ver:
https://jsps-th.org/pdf/2026_JSPS_Bangkok_Brochure_Thai.pdf

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On 21 April 2026, we held a meeting with the ASEAN University Network (AUN) to prepare the Postdoctoral Fellowships for Research in Japan—Short-term Program (PA) for ASEAN and African countries for the 2027 fiscal year (Tentative Dispatch Period: July 2027 – March 2028).
To ensure a smooth application process, we will work in close collaboration moving forward.
Exciting opportunities are on the way—stay tuned for more updates! ✨

On 20 April 2026, Representative Mr. Yutaka Furuya, M.A. and Recruiting Manager Mr. Norio Yoshikawa from the SIT ASEAN Satellite Office of Shibaura Institute of Technology visited our office.
We introduced the activities of JSPS, with a particular focus on the role and responsibilities of the JSPS Bangkok Office, as well as its alumni networking initiatives. We also exchanged views on the role of universities in the AI era and the factors that attract talent and foster collaboration. The discussion led us to think about the significance of universities establishing satellite offices or overseas hubs in ASEAN countries, including Thailand.