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Join us to create tomorrow's ICT innovations

• New Jobs Announced! [5PM (JST), Tuesday 26th March 2024] is the application deadline.

*Recruitment for women in FY2025 is scheduled to start from May 2024.

As the technological revolution is rapidly developing in the field of information and communication technology (ICT), Japan is required to ensure our global competitiveness and accelerate the speed from research and development to implementation in society. As the only public research institution specializing in the ICT field in Japan, the National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT) seeks human resources who can help create innovations by conducting research and development at a global level, for the development of human society.

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#8 LIU Juan Senior Researcher Advanced Reality Technology Laboratory Universal Communication Research Institute Senior Researcher (concurrent position) Brain Function Analysis and Imaging Laboratory Advanced ICT Research Institute Center for Information and Neural Networks

#7 ITAYA Satoko Chief Planning Manager Strategic Planning Office Strategic Planning Department Research Manager (concurrent position) Wireless Systems Laboratory Wireless Networks Research Center Network Research Institute Expert (concurrent position) General Produce Office Open Innovation Promotion Headquarters

#6 OIWA Kazuhiro Associate Director General Center for Information and Neural Networks Advanced ICT Research Institute Distinguished Researcher (concurrent position) Advanced ICT Research Institute

#5 OKAMOTO Takuma Senior Researcher Advanced Speech Technology Laboratory Advanced Speech Translation Research and Development Promotion Center Universal Communication Research Institute

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#4 MORIAI Shiho Senior Executive Director Director General (concurrent position) Cybersecurity Research Institute Director (concurrent position) Diversity Promotion Office

#3 SUZUKI Koei Executive Research Engineer Cybersecurity Laboratory Cybersecurity Research Institute Executive Research Engineer (concurrent position) Cybersecurity Nexus Cybersecurity Research Institute

#2 SAKAGUCHI Kaori Research Manager Space Environment Laboratory Radio Propagation Research Center Radio Research Institute Senior Researcher (concurrent position) Space Weather Forecast Service Group Space Environment Laboratory Radio Propagation Research Center Radio Research Institute

#1 ABE Yuma Senior Researcher Space Communication Systems Laboratory Wireless Networks Research Center Network Research Institute

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• #6 OIWA Kazuhiro
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Research scientist position

Positions for research scientists are posted on a regular basis. You can apply for the post indicated in Japanese . In this case, you have to fill in the entry sheets in Japanese and have an interview in Japanese as well.

Limited term research position

Positions for limited term full-time research scientists are posted on a regular basis. Please refer to this link for details on available positions and application information. Recruitment of fixed-term research scientists【PDF:174.7KB】 Application deadline: July 27 th , 2023 Job Starting date: April 1 st , 2024 You can apply for the post indicated in Japanese . In this case, you have to fill in the entry sheets in Japanese and have an interview in Japanese as well.

Post-doctoral position

Positions for post-doctoral research scientists are posted on a regular basis. These positions are open to qualified persons with native-level of competence in the Japanese language, or willingness to acquire Japanese language. Please refer below for details on available positions and application information.

Foreign researchers can also apply for post-doctoral research positions via the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) Postdoctoral Fellowship Program . There are two application channels: (1) through open recruitment in Japan (application by a Japanese host researcher) and (2) through an overseas nominating authority. Details are available at the JSPS website.

Internship position

Internship positions for students from universities, colleges or graduate schools are posted on a regular basis. These positions are open to students who would like to deepen their understanding on research in agrobiological sciences from April to October. Application must be channeled through the institution where the student is affiliated. Please refer to this link (in Japanese only) for details on available positions and application information.

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World-class leaders for research in materials science.

• Tsukuba, Japan (JP)
• Fellow or Distinguished Group Leader Class
• National Institute for Materials Science

National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS, Japan) calls for outstanding researchers who can drive world-class research in materials science.

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Research projects in all fields of the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences are welcome

• An annual salary basis as stipulated in the Kyoto University Rules
• Hakubi Center for Advanced Research, Kyoto University

The aim of fostering future world-class researchers at Kyoto University.

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Permanent Researcher Positions for Materials Science

• approx. 6M-10M JPY

NIMS (Tsukuba, Japan) invites international applications from researchers who can conduct research in materials science.

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Postdoc or Staff Scientist in Fish Biodiversity (Ichthyology)

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• Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology - Macroevolution Unit

Postdoc/Staff Scientist in Ichthyology at OIST. Design your own project, access to a marine station and top facilities, housing/child care benefit.

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Finding a Research Job in Japan Online

Japan has consistently attracted many people who consider it as the prime model for success in acquiring the discipline, diligence, and genuineness of doing research work. Expats who desire to engage in doing fulfilling research work in Japan can avail themselves of such job opportunities online. 

Types of research jobs in Japan 

Japan offers many various types of research jobs for foreigners who wish to experience how it is to live in one of the most highly-developed countries of the world whose technological progress has been achieved and maintained through intensive and dedicated focus on research and development. Many websites provide online search engines for people who seek research jobs offered by Japanese companies and institutions. 

Many of these research jobs are offered to multifarious post-graduate or post-doctorate degrees, such as those involving Stem Cell research for purposes from basic science to clinical applications. Universities, where some of these jobs are offered and located, provide conducive environments for focused and intense collaborative research work with other scientists. For this particular position, a Ph.D. or equivalent professional experience in a related area is required, as well as a background in actual academic research and participation in published works or any pertinent field of specialization, such as in "bioethics" or "science and technology studies (STS)." 

Other relevant qualifications include adaptability to work collaboratively and the capacity to address real-life issues on bioethics or other pertinent concerns in stem cell biology. Good organizational skills and strong ability to work independently is also a must for a candidate. Fluency in written and oral English is expected of the applicant.

Another research job example is that of Safety Senior Clinical Research Specialist required by a large medical-device manufacturer. The job entails drafting reports based on research evaluations for submission to the supervisor in-charge, prepare regular safety reports and quality checks with other safety member evaluations and supervise evaluations performed by junior safety members and other related tasks.

Those who wish to apply must be have a science or nursing degree and must possess knowledge of relevant drug and medical regulatory stipulations. The applicant must also have a minimum of 2 years of job experience in clinical safety or the pharmaceutical or medical device industry. Moreover, good working knowledge of English is required, as well as the natural ability to be a team player and being a safety-conscious person at work.

Lastly, there is a Postdoctoral Fellow or Project Researcher position for a major laboratory company that is engaged in brain networks that underlie predictive coding and creativity. The work involves the utilization of EEG in humans and ECoG in marmoset to investigate how the brain networks store information and predict statistical structures in multisensory sequences. Likewise, EEG is used to evaluate how brain networks produce creative thinking and its incubation.

Applicant must have a Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent degree in a related field and must be willing to work a 3-year contract, with a 6-month probationary period from the date of arrival in Japan. A good facility of communicating in English is also required. Experience in the performance of human EEG or monkey ECoG experiments is necessary. 

Comparing these three distinctive research positions, we can see a few main differences offhand. One is that some involve academic-based researches directed toward the theoretical formulation of ethical behavior of research scientists as well as practitioners of science. While the research itself may involve what is considered experiments in pure science, applications in medicine and other fields can either be investigated as to their purely social or psychological consequences, in their purely scientific uses or value, or in their ultimate economic or practical worth.

Another distinction between these 3 cases is the environment where the research is conducted. One is a university; another is the Research & Development workroom of a private company while the other is a laboratory engaged in research for the benefit of others in the general scientific community engaged in developing economically-viable applications.

Although these examples involve highly-specialized scientific fields, research using purely statistical or mathematical analysis of data from various fields of scientific interest, such as economics, finance, social science, biology, climate change or political governance, require equally-engaging and challenging research practices. It must be said that there is no limit to the application of academic and scientific tools and methods in determining any and all aspects of humans, whether physical or not, that affect their pursuits, activities, issues, and overall environment. 

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What are the minimum qualifications required.

As seen from the examples above, pure and applied scientific research usually requires a Post-Graduate Degree. However, research work in such areas as marketing research or financial research, an undergraduate degree is often sufficient. Nevertheless, experience in actual research work on a specific field is required by the company. 

Proficiency in the use of specialized equipment or software required for the job, as exemplified by our previous examples above is expected. High English ability is widely considered a must in research for foreigners working in Japan. However, an appropriate level of Japanese language proficiency is also required, especially when collaborating with Japanese research workers on a daily basis.

Other specific information for interested applicants 

The appropriate institution usually determines expected salary ranges for desired research positions according to Japanese income standards. However, the average entry-level can range from 5 to 6 Million Yen annually, and some companies offer transportation, living allowance and other benefits as part of the package. 

Working as a research worker can include opportunities for training on the job based on the requirements of the employer, as well as opportunities for overseas travel if the company requires. 

Note also that many of the research jobs offered are mainly engaged in pure scientific research. However, there are also many involving designs, creative and collaborative projects for manufacturing companies as well as other related or correspondingly applicable endeavors, such as in telecommunications, broadcasting, and advertising. 

The level of investment made by any country in R & D (Research and Development) inevitably determines the readiness of that country to compete with confidence, if not with guaranteed success, in most of its endeavors, whether domestically or globally. Japan, as a nation, has shown the world the way to that economic and industrial viability founded on solid research and innovative use of science and technology. With that enviable tradition, Japan seeks to maintain its global reputation as the world community faces many challenges in the present.

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The Japan Studies Research Fellowship at the National Bureau of Asian Research (NBR) is a paid, three-month summer fellowship program designed for current undergraduate, community college, and graduate students with a focus on Japan and U.S. policy in Asia.

Those selected will become junior fellows-in-residence at NBR’s Seattle office where they will conduct original, independent research and participate in the NBR Summer Seminar featuring high-level speakers. Fellows will also engage with expert mentors, attend regional site visits to consulates, policy hubs, and military bases, attend NBR events, take part in professional development and networking workshops, and present their research to NBR staff and select guests from the policy, academic, and business communities. Tuition to the NBR Summer Seminar is included, as well as a modest stipend intended to support living expenses, research costs, and roundtrip airfare, if necessary.

To learn more about the program, please visit: https://www.nbr.org/jsrf .

This fellowship has been made possible through a generous grant from the Japan-U.S. Friendship Commission.

Application Deadline

April 14, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. PT.

Fellowship Components

Research, Growth, and Mentorship:

After orientation, fellows will begin a three-month (June to August) fellowship conducting original, independent research on U.S.-Japan relations, Japan Studies, and/or Japanese foreign policy. Fellows will refine their research topic with the guidance of experts and NBR mentors, conduct interviews and desk study, and present their findings in a research paper. Fellows will receive periodic feedback and attend NBR events and professional development workshops, in addition to regular check-in meetings with experts and NBR editors.

Summer Seminar:

Fellows will participate in the NBR Summer Seminar featuring lectures by experts in the policy and international relations fields. This intensive program will include presentations, site visits, and external meetings to learn more about U.S. foreign policy in Asia. Fellows will present their research findings to NBR staff and guests from the policy, academic, and business communities.

Summer Learning Series:

Throughout the fellowship period, fellows will attend professional development workshops on topics such as memo writing, email etiquette, budget management, as well as career exploration and networking, to support the development of their careers in the policy community. 

Fellowship Eligibility

Qualified applicants for the Japan Studies Research Fellowship are:

• U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
• Currently enrolled as an undergraduate, community college, or graduate student with a focus on Japan and policy.
• Committed to advancing U.S. public policy toward Japan through improved expertise and understanding and/or contributing to the field through policy-relevant scholarly research about Japan.
• Able to relocate to Seattle, or already residing there, for the full duration of the fellowship (June through August, 2024).

Individuals who identify as racial or ethnic minorities are encouraged to apply.

Application Process and Timeline

All application materials are due by April 14, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. PT.

A selection committee will review applications and conduct interviews in late April and early May. Awards will be announced in May. Fellows will join NBR’s Seattle office in person as junior fellows-in-residence from June to August 2024.

Required Materials

To be considered for a fellowship, applicants must submit the following materials through NBR’s application website:

• A résume or CV (1-2 pages maximum).
• A cover letter addressing your qualifications for the fellowship, including academic and professional goals (1-2 pages maximum).
• An independent research proposal outlining a topic, why the topic is critical to U.S. policy in Asia, a timeline for completing the project within the three-month fellowship period, and tentative list of sources/bibliography (5 pages maximum).
• Unofficial transcripts from all post-secondary educational institutions.
• A letter of recommendation from an academic supervisor or professor sent directly to NBR Senior Project Manager Dylan Plung at [email protected] by April 14, 2024.

The National Bureau of Asian Research is a nonprofit, nonpartisan research institution dedicated to informing and strengthening policy in the Asia-Pacific and training the next generation of Asia specialists. NBR conducts advanced independent research on strategic, political, economic, globalization, health, and energy issues affecting U.S. relations with Asia. To learn more about NBR, please visit www.nbr.org .

If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact [email protected] .

Additional Information:

This is a paid educational fellowship program and is not an advertisement for employment with The National Bureau of Asian Research. Tuition to the NBR Summer Seminar is included, as well as a modest stipend ($6,000 to $7,000) intended to support living expenses, research costs, and roundtrip airfare, if necessary.

NBR is committed to a workplace where inclusion is not only valued but prioritized. We’re an equal opportunity employer and strive to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for this program without regard to race, color, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy or parental status, creed, military or veteran status, religion, ancestry, or national origin, disability, or other status or characteristic protected by applicable law.

If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during either the application or the selection process, please email your request to [email protected] .

For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.

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Imperfect Information Learning Team Generic Technology Research Group RIKEN Center for Advanced Intelligence Project (Team Leader: Masashi Sugiyama)

Research Field

The Center for Advanced Intelligence Project has been launched with subsidy from Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology-Japan for “Advanced Integrated Intelligence Platform Project (AIP) -Artificial Intelligence/ Big Data/ Internet of Things/ Cybersecurity-”. The Center conducts fundamental theoretical research and develops an innovative technology, with aiming to advance science and contribute to society or humanity. This Center is a project with a maximum of 10 years from FY 2016.

For more information, please refer to the following webpage: Imperfect Information Learning Team | RIKEN Center for Advanced Intelligence Project

Job title and Job description

Job title, available positions.

Research Scientist or Postdoctoral Researcher, a few positions.

Job description

Machine learning with big labeled data has been actively investigated and its effectiveness has been demonstrated. However, in many application domains, it is difficult or even it is not possible to collect a large amount of labeled data. In the Imperfect Information Learning Team, for various machine learning tasks including supervised learning, unsupervised learning, and reinforcement learning, we develop novel algorithms that allow accurate and robust learning from imperfect information. We also elucidate their theoretical properties and apply them to various real-world applications ranging from fundamental science to business. The successful candidate is expected to develop algorithms of weakly-supervised learning, analyze theoretical properties, and perform experiments individually. Supervising interns and part-time students as well as supporting industry projects and academic event organization are also expected.

The job description may be changed during the contract period or upon contract renewal to the extent described above.

Qualification

• must have a Ph.D. or expect to receive a Ph.D. before the date of employment in machine learning, computer science, statistics or a related field.
• must be proactive, cooperative, flexible, and able to respond according to the circumstances.
• must also have good communication skills and be able to cooperate with the relevant personnel within/outside of the laboratory to fulfill the tasks.

Work location

RIKEN Center for Advanced Intelligence Project (1-4-1, Nihonbashi, Chuo, Tokyo)

RIKEN has implemented a work-from-home system. Employees can work from home in accordance with the prescribed procedures. RIKEN may order the employee to change work locations, if necessary.

Salary and benefits

• 1. A one-year fixed-term employment contract, renewable based on evaluation, to a maximum of the end of the fiscal year (March 31) in which the employee completes 7 years of employment. (Maximum employment duration for a Postdoctoral Researcher is 5 years)
• 2. RIKEN may adjust the above maximum period of renewability based on a) the employee’s abilities, work load at the time of contract completion, performance and work attitude and b) the continuation of the employee’s center, laboratory or project and RIKEN’s management situation and budget at the time. In principle, employment contracts will not be renewed for individuals older than 70 years.

In principle, the first two months of employment is considered a trial period. Salary will be an annual salary based on experience, ability, and performance, and will consist of a base salary and a variable salary. The variable salary will be determined each fiscal year based on experience, ability, and performance. The monthly base salary is 361,000JPY for Research Scientist, 305,100 JPY for Postdoctoral Researcher, as of April 1, 2024. The monthly base salary and variable salary are subject to change due to amendments to RIKEN regulations.

Discretionary work, commuting and housing allowances will be provided. Social insurance will be applied.

The approximate amount of annual salary at the time of employment:

Mandatory membership in the RIKEN Mutual Benefit Society (RIKEN Kyosaikai).

This position falls under the specialized duties discretionary work system; one working day will be calculated as 7 hours and 30 minutes.

Days off include public holidays, New Year's holidays (Dec. 29 - Jan 3), and RIKEN Foundation Day. Paid leave includes annual paid leave (up to 20 days depending on the month of employment), special paid leave (childcare, family nursing care, etc.), and work life balance holidays (up to 7 days depending on the month of employment). There are also additional leave systems such as maternity leave, childcare leave, and family nursing care leave. Smoking will be entirely prohibited on site from April 2024. These and other provisions are in accordance with RIKEN regulations.

RIKEN is actively undertaking initiatives to promote gender equality and diversity , and moving forward with the establishment of a diverse and vibrant research environment. If multiple candidates are found to have the same aptitude following a fair assessment, active efforts will be made to recruit female candidates.

Also, eligible for an exemption from repayment for category 1 scholarship loans provided by the Japan Student Services Organization before fiscal year 2003, and eligible applying for the MEXT Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research ( Kakenhi ).

The Wako Campus has an on-site daycare, RIKEN Kids Wako . For details, please send an email to the HR at kids [at] riken.jp.

Application and required documents

Required documents.

• 1. List of publications: Circle titles of three major papers in the list
• 2. Photocopies of three major research papers.
• If you cannot obtain a letter of recommendation from your current supervisor, the same document issued by a third party is acceptable.
• Please specify the referee’s contact information (Name, affiliation, job title, phone number, and email address)
• Letters of recommendation must be addressed to: Director of RIKEN Center for Advanced Intelligence Project
• Recommendation letters must be submitted directly by the recommender, not by the applicant. We will contact the recommender with the URL to which the recommendation letter should be submitted.
• 4. Research in the past and research plan (3 pages in A4 size) Your research plan must include outcome expected within a few years from your appointment.
• You will find detailed information about General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) on the following website: Data protection | European Commission
• You will find detailed information about Regulation of the European Parliament and of the council of on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data (UK GDPR) on the following website: Data Protection and the EU | Information Commissioner’s Office

How to apply

• A) Please access " [HR] Inquiry for public recruitment " and enter your contact information, the Open call ID (W24007) and so on.
• B) Our HR staff will send you an email with instructions on how to submit your application.

Note: We cannot answer any inquiry about information regarding application status or evaluation details prior to, during, or after the evaluation process. All the submitted documents will not be returned.

Open until the position is filled

Handling Personal Data

Submitted documents are strictly protected under the RIKEN Privacy Policy and will be used only for the purpose of applicant screening at RIKEN. Personal information will not be disclosed, transferred or loaned to a third party under any circumstances without just cause.

Selection process

Application screening, interview and oral presentation by selected applicants

Start of Employment

As early as possible

Contact Information

RIKEN Center for Advanced Intelligence Project Nihonbashi 1-chome Mitsui Building, 15th floor, 1-4-1 Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0027, Japan Email: aip-hr [at] ml.riken.jp For inquiries, please send an email.

A Year Into His Job, Bank of Japan Chief Ueda Gets 1 Mission Accomplished

FILE PHOTO: Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda gestures as he speaks during a press conference after a policy meeting at BOJ headquarters, in Tokyo, Japan March 19, 2024. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon/File Photo

By Leika Kihara

TOKYO (Reuters) -A year into his job, Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said he had achieved a goal he set when taking the helm: changing the bank's complex monetary stimulus into a simpler framework.

Speaking in parliament on Monday, he also said the BOJ would continue with such efforts and set monetary policy in accordance with changes in the economy.

"When I assumed my post a year ago, I felt the BOJ's policy framework had become a technically difficult one due to various reasons. If economic conditions allowed, I had hoped to make the framework simpler and easier to understand," Ueda said.

"Thankfully, the economy was in fairly good shape in the previous fiscal year (that ended March 31), so I was able to fulfil my mission," he told parliament.

Since becoming BOJ governor on April 9 last year, Ueda began dismantling his predecessor's massive stimulus by removing a dovish forward guidance and phasing out the bank's controversial bond yield control by end-2023.

In March, the BOJ ended eight years of negative interest rates and other remnants of its unorthodox policy, making a historic shift away from its focus on reflating growth with decades of massive monetary stimulus.

The BOJ currently sets a single short-term interest rate target at a range of 0-0.1% unlike under yield curve control, when it had targets for both short- and long-term rates.

While it continues to buy government bonds worth roughly 6 trillion yen ($39.5 billion) per month, Ueda has said the BOJ hopes to reduce purchases in future.

"I would give the governor a grade of 80 on a scale of 100," said Mari Iwashita, a veteran BOJ watcher who is chief market economist at Daiwa Securities. "While it took a year, Ueda gathered enough data to review the BOJ's massive stimulus and made progress towards normalising monetary policy."

Ueda's next challenge is to smoothly navigate further interest rate hikes without spooking market players, many of whom are accustomed to decades of near-zero borrowing costs.

Communication could be challenging. Under former Governor Haruhiko Kuroda, the BOJ's mission was simply to maintain massive stimulus until its 2% inflation target was in sight.

Having shifted to a more "data-dependent" approach, Ueda's comments will come under scrutiny for any subtle change in tone on his assessment of the economy and prices, analysts say.

"As Governor Ueda has been saying, the BOJ's monetary policy is finally 'back to normal'," in which rate hike decisions will be made incrementally and upon careful scrutiny of the economy, said a source familiar with its thinking said.

The governor seems to have his eyes set on the next mission.

Ueda said last week that inflation will likely accelerate from "summer towards autumn" as bumper wage hikes push up prices, signalling the chance of another rate hike this year.

Another key challenge for the BOJ would be to reduce its massive balance sheet which, at roughly 733 trillion yen, well exceeds the size of Japan's economy.

Tapering too hastily could cause an abrupt spike in bond yields that boosts the cost of financing Japan's huge debt.

"By maintaining the pace of bond buying, the BOJ was able to avert a spike in long-term yields. But by stressing its resolve to maintain accommodative monetary conditions, the bank helped accelerate the yen's declines," Daiwa's Iwashita said. "The BOJ is falling into a dilemma", she said.

Expectations that Japanese interest rates will stay low for a prolonged period have fuelled an unwelcome slump in the yen that is hurting households and retailers by inflating the cost of imports.

($1 = 151.7800 yen)

(Reporting by Leika Kihara; Editing by Kim Coghill and Jamie Freed)

Copyright 2024 Thomson Reuters .

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NBR Japan Studies Research Fellowship 2024

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The Japan Studies Research Fellowship at the National Bureau of Asian Research (NBR) is a paid, three-month summer fellowship program designed for current undergraduate, community college, and graduate students with a focus on Japan and U.S. policy in Asia.

Those selected will become junior fellows-in-residence at NBR’s Seattle office where they will conduct original, independent research and participate in the NBR Summer Seminar featuring high-level speakers. Fellows will also engage with expert mentors, attend regional site visits to consulates, policy hubs, and military bases, attend NBR events, take part in professional development and networking workshops, and present their research to NBR staff and select guests from the policy, academic, and business communities. Tuition to the NBR Summer Seminar is included, as well as a modest stipend intended to support living expenses, research costs, and roundtrip airfare, if necessary.

To learn more about the program, please visit: https://www.nbr.org/jsrf .

This fellowship has been made possible through a generous grant from the Japan-U.S. Friendship Commission.

Application Deadline

April 14, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. PT.

Fellowship Components

Research, Growth, and Mentorship:

After orientation, fellows will begin a three-month (June to August) fellowship conducting original, independent research on U.S.-Japan relations, Japan Studies, and/or Japanese foreign policy. Fellows will refine their research topic with the guidance of experts and NBR mentors, conduct interviews and desk study, and present their findings in a research paper. Fellows will receive periodic feedback and attend NBR events and professional development workshops, in addition to regular check-in meetings with experts and NBR editors.

Summer Seminar:

Fellows will participate in the NBR Summer Seminar featuring lectures by experts in the policy and international relations fields. This intensive program will include presentations, site visits, and external meetings to learn more about U.S. foreign policy in Asia. Fellows will present their research findings to NBR staff and guests from the policy, academic, and business communities.

Summer Learning Series:

Throughout the fellowship period, fellows will attend professional development workshops on topics such as memo writing, email etiquette, budget management, as well as career exploration and networking, to support the development of their careers in the policy community. 

Fellowship Eligibility

Qualified applicants for the Japan Studies Research Fellowship are:

• U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
• Currently enrolled as an undergraduate, community college, or graduate student with a focus on Japan and policy.
• Committed to advancing U.S. public policy toward Japan through improved expertise and understanding and/or contributing to the field through policy-relevant scholarly research about Japan.
• Able to relocate to Seattle, or already residing there, for the full duration of the fellowship (June through August, 2024).

Individuals who identify as racial or ethnic minorities are encouraged to apply.

Application Process and Timeline

All application materials are due by April 14, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. PT.

A selection committee will review applications and conduct interviews in late April and early May. Awards will be announced in May. Fellows will join NBR’s Seattle office in person as junior fellows-in-residence from June to August 2024.

Required Materials

To be considered for a fellowship, applicants must submit the following materials through NBR’s application website:

• A résume or CV (1-2 pages maximum).
• A cover letter addressing your qualifications for the fellowship, including academic and professional goals (1-2 pages maximum).
• An independent research proposal outlining a topic, why the topic is critical to U.S. policy in Asia, a timeline for completing the project within the three-month fellowship period, and tentative list of sources/bibliography (5 pages maximum).
• Unofficial transcripts from all post-secondary educational institutions.
• A letter of recommendation from an academic supervisor or professor sent directly to NBR Senior Project Manager Dylan Plung at [email protected] by April 14, 2024.

The National Bureau of Asian Research is a nonprofit, nonpartisan research institution dedicated to informing and strengthening policy in the Asia-Pacific and training the next generation of Asia specialists. NBR conducts advanced independent research on strategic, political, economic, globalization, health, and energy issues affecting U.S. relations with Asia. To learn more about NBR, please visit www.nbr.org .

If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact [email protected] .

Additional Information:

This is a paid educational fellowship program and is not an advertisement for employment with The National Bureau of Asian Research. Tuition to the NBR Summer Seminar is included, as well as a modest stipend ($6,000 to $7,000) intended to support living expenses, research costs, and roundtrip airfare, if necessary.

NBR is committed to a workplace where inclusion is not only valued but prioritized. We’re an equal opportunity employer and strive to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for this program without regard to race, color, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy or parental status, creed, military or veteran status, religion, ancestry, or national origin, disability, or other status or characteristic protected by applicable law.

If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during either the application or the selection process, please email your request to [email protected] .

For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.

https://www.applicantpro.com/j/3221962-184467

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Companies will partner with global institutions under a government plan to speed up the development of new technologies and boost international collaboration.

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South Korea will team up with six overseas universities to establish new joint research centres focusing on core technologies, including semiconductors, robots and artificial intelligence. 

The government will invest $506 million (£405 million) into the scheme over the next five years, which will connect the chosen foreign universities and research centres with Korean companies. 

Of the 30 institutions that applied for the project, six were selected by Korea in April. Five were from the US, including the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Yale University and Purdue University , in addition to Germany’s Fraunhofer Society. 

South Korea’s trade ministry announced the programme in January 2024 as part of a wider strategy to support innovation within Korean industry, promote international collaboration and “create excellent research results with high industrial ripple effects”.

The scheme will focus on specific technologies that cannot be feasibly developed by South Korea alone, either due to the time it would take to do so or because the intellectual property for a key technology has already been secured by another country. 

“We need to boldly pursue an innovative strategy for the bigger growth of Korean companies,” trade minister Ahn Duk-geun was reported as saying at a conference in April. “The six cooperation centres will provide all necessary support for global joint R&D projects.”

To be eligible, institutions had to detail key areas of cooperation with Korea. In its application guidelines, the ministry said it would favour plans that would allow researchers from Korean companies to work at the overseas institutions’ facilities, and projects that could include Korean academics and students as researchers.

It follows plans set out by South Korea last year to amplify its international research activities, including by increasing spending on international research collaborations by 60 per cent. The ministry said it plans to launch about 45 joint global research and development projects this year with the aim of securing 100 “next-generation foundational technologies” by 2028.

The country also  recently agreed a deal  to associate with the European Union’s Horizon Europe programme, which will give Korean academics access to more funding and joint research opportunities . 

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