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SAKURA SCIENCE Exchange Program (SSP)JST Invitation ProgramWe invite young talented people from other countries and regions to Japan through Sakura Science Exchange Program in a collaboration of industry−academia−government, to introduce and offer experience in Japanese science and technology. 39,635 young people visited Japan on this program, over the ten−year period from 2014 to 2023.Link: https://ssp.jst.go.jp/enSAKURA SCIENCE High School ProgramSAKURA SCIENCE Indian University ProgramSAKURA SCIENCE Supporters ProgramOnline University VisitOnline High School Exchange ProgramEligibility Criteria for Sakura Science Exchange ProgramStudents, researchers and others engaged in science and technology who are 40 years old or younger from all countries and regions

Call for Application Laotian ArtistDeadline: 31 January 2025, 06:00 (GMT+7)Link: https://asean.org/asean-artist-residency-programme-world-expo-2025-special-editionELIGIBILITYThe following criteria must be met:Hold citizenship and currently reside in Lao PDR;At least 18 years old;Proven communication skills in English both spoken and written;In good health and requires no special medical attention. Health insurance is of personal responsibility;Commit to research excellence within their chosen discipline; andAvailable for the entire duration of the residency.SUPPORTThe following support will be provided:Round trips to Osaka and Jakarta;Accommodation and allowance for 30 days;Material and production stipends;Workspace at the ASEAN Pavilion;Artwork presentation at the ASEAN Gallery; andVisibility through social media activities.

Japan Science and Technology Agency.Link: https://www.the-easia.org/jrp/collaborators.htmlIdentifying international partners can be challenging for researchers initiating collaborative activities. To assist prospective applicants in finding collaborators, forming international teams, and participating in the e-ASIA JRP Call for Proposals, the following hyperlinks lead to databases of researchers and research projects:AustraliaNHMRC-funded projectshttps://www.nhmrc.gov.au/funding/data-research/outcomes-funding-roundsFellows of the Australian Academy of Sciencehttps://www.science.org.au/fellowshipDatabase of scientists and innovators by the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Scienceshttps://aahms.org/fellowship/e-Library by the University of New South Waleshttps://www.unsworks.unsw.edu.au/primo-explore/search?vid=UNSWORKSSydney Digital Theses (Open Access) by the University of Sydneyhttps://ses.library.usyd.edu.au/handle/2123/345Open Access Theses by the Australian National Universityhttps://openresearch-repository.anu.edu.au/handle/1885/3

Sakura Science Exchange ProgramLink: https://ssp.jst.go.jp/en/program/Sakura Science Exchange Program invites aspiring youth for a short period of time and promotes the exchange in the field of science and technology. Individual application cannot be accepted. Overseas and Japanese organizations jointly plan the program, and the Japanese organization sends applications to JST within the designated period. Eligibility Criteria for the program1. Countries or regions for invitationBasically, all countries and regions are eligible for invitation.2. Requirements for inviteesThe invitee must meet the following requirements when coming to Japan.Affiliation / Age(i) High school students, Technical college students(ii) University students, Graduate students, Postdoctoral fellows, Faculty members, and persons who are engaged in work related to science and technology at public institutions and are below 40 years old.Experience of staying Japan In principal, invitation by Sakura Science Exchange Program must be the first stay Japan for the invitee.