15th HOPE Meeting in Kyoto, Japan - NJAA

The 15th HOPE Meeting with Nobel Laureates is being organized by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) 

Nepal JSPS Alumni Association (NJAA) is going to nominate up to two excellent PhD students and/or young researchers (who received their PhDs within the past 5 years as of 1 April 2023). 

Key Details

• Application Submission Deadline: August 28, 2023
• Date of Registration: February 25, 2023
• Event Start Date: February 26, 2024
• Event End Date: March 01, 2023

Required Documents

• Fully completed Application Form (Form can be downloaded from HERE)
• Your CV with academic achievements and publications along with the application.

Instructions to complete the application form can be found HERE.

Eligibility

1. A PhD student or young researcher (received PhDs within the past 5 years* (Past 5 years excluding periods of maternity/paternity, and childcare leave.); after 2 April 2018) with a record of excellent academic performance
2. Not been selected to participate in a past HOPE Meeting
3. An excellent record of research and a high level of interest in the societal influence of scientific knowledge and its application
4. A strong interest in a wide scope of science and research
5. Expected to go on to advance future research in the Meeting’s subject field(s)
6. By participating in the meeting, be expected to initiate joint research and/or build collegial networks in the future
7. A strong desire to participate actively in the Meeting’s exchanges and discussions –
8. Ample English proficiency to do so
9. Able to participate in the entire Meeting program from 26 February to 1 March

You can find more details on the meeting HERE.