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2024 / No.7
OPEN CALLS
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DAAD Scholarships 2025 from Japan to Germany
[Deadline: depending on the program] Do you plan to study or do research in Germany in 2025? Applications are open for several DAAD programs, funding short and long term stays for graduate, PhD and postdoctoral students from Japan, as well as and University Summer Courses (HSK) which are also available to undergraduate students!
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DAAD Project Funding June 2024 – Calls for PPP and PAJAKO announced!
[Deadline: 2024/09/10] The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) promotes cooperation projects between German and international universities with various programs. Applications for the popular programs PPP Joint Research and PAJAKO for cooperation with Japanese universities are currently open!
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Japan Market Discovery Program for German Startups
[Deadline: 2024/08/30] German Accelerator is currently accepting applications for Japan Market Discovery program. The program will run for 6 weeks and is suitable for high-potential startups in Germany looking to expand to Japan. Selected startups will get to attend a 1-week immersion trip to interact with the local ecosystem and gain authentic cultural experiences.
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TechBIZKON VIII: Call for Startups from Germany and Japan
[Deadline: 2024/08/30 for German startups] Is your startup involved in AgriTech & FoodTech and do you want to share innovative business ideas? Join the cross-border hybrid startup event TechBIZKON VIII with startup pitches from Austrian, Belgian, German and Japanese startups and panel discussions with top speakers from these countries on December 4!
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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Toiling with Tech – Human Labor, Robots and Technology in the 21. Century (Tokyo, Aug 27)
With recent developments in robotics and machine learning and the rise in interest in AI technologies, a discussion about their effect on communal futures of labor and work, and about underlying notions of humanity become more relevant than ever. This conference brings together interdisciplinary speakers from academia and business to hone current perspectives and explore alternatives.
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New perspectives in schizophrenia treatment: evidence from meta-analyses (Sep 6, Tokyo)
This event explores the evolving landscape of schizophrenia treatment. Professor Stefan Leucht (TU Munich) will highlight advanced meta-analysis and network meta-analysis methodologies. Attendees will gain insights into the latest research shaping global treatment guidelines and optimizing therapeutic approaches.
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Integrated land use/transport models for carbon neutral strategies (Osaka, Sep 24)
Join at Osaka University for the international symposium: Discover how innovative planning can reduce transport emissions and create sustainable urban environments. Participation is free but limited to 25 participants to foster engaged discussions between presentations.
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Transcultural Horizons, Sustainable Futures (Kyoto, Sep 27-29)
The Next-Generation Global Workshop is organized annually by Kyoto University in collaboration with European and Asian partner universities for early career researchers. Thematically, this year’s workshop focuses on the potential of the humanities and social sciences to make a critical contribution to sustainability in a global context.
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Imagined Futures in Japan and Beyond (Oct 9-11, Tokyo)
The DIJ (German Institute for Japanese Studies) is hosting an interdisciplinary workshop delving into both fictional and non-fictional portrayals of Japan’s technological future. Numerous scholars, as well as practitioners from Japan’s tech industry, will join to analyze visions of emerging technologies, of their environmental and societal impact, and of Japan as a “futuristic” nation.
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DFG-Heinz Maier-Leibnitz-Prize Online Conference 2024 (Oct 25, Online)
In the upcoming online conference two researchers from Japan and Germany will introduce their cutting-edge research in quantum physics and discuss how they contribute to innovation in fields like materials for medical therapies, computing or energy. Research in Quantum Physics might not only lead to a “Theory of Everything” but also to very practical new technological applications.
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Save the date: Trilateral AI Conference 2024 (Nov 12-13, Tokyo)
This German-Japanese-French conference will address how to make GenAI democratic, transparent and sustainable. We invite researchers from all disciplines, backgrounds and career stages to join the interdisciplinary discussions and kick-off projects for future collaboration! Registration will open in August.
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