HOPE Meetings with Nobel Laureates
The HOPE Meetings by JSPS bring together young researchers from Asia-Pacific and Africa to engage in interdisciplinary science dialogue and cultural exchange with Nobel laureates in Japan.
Funder: Japan Society for the Promotion of Science
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026 (Application deadline for HOPE Meeting domestic participants, projected)
Funding Amounts: Admission free; JSPS covers domestic travel, lodging, and meals for participants from Japan; no direct stipend.
Summary: Interdisciplinary meeting enabling young researchers from Asia-Pacific and Africa to engage with Nobel laureates and peers through dialogue and cultural exchange.
Description
The HOPE Meetings, organized annually by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS), are designed to inspire and connect promising doctoral students and young researchers from the Asia-Pacific and Africa regions with Nobel laureates and other distinguished scientists. The program fosters interdisciplinary discussion, cultural exchange, and networking among participants, aiming to broaden scientific perspectives and cultivate values rooted in diverse regional cultures. Activities include lectures, small group discussions, poster sessions, team presentations, and cultural excursions, all conducted in English and held in Japan over about five days.
