Research

【Call for Applications 1】International Joint Research Matching/Seed Fund
(Promoting collaboration with top-level institutions, including CiC partner universities)

Overview:
This program aims to foster and accelerate the creation of international networks with top-level research teams at CiC partner institutions and other overseas research organizations. Through this, it seeks to promote high-quality international co-authored research outputs, the acquisition of international grants, and the development of early-career researchers. The following sub-programs will be implemented:

I–I: International Network Creation & Acceleration Program through Overseas Travel
(Up to JPY 1,000,000 (approx. USD 6,500) per project)

I–II: International Network Creation & Acceleration Program by holding Symposium or Seminar
(Up to JPY 1,000,000 (approx. USD 6,500) per project)

Support Period:
Projects starting from April 1, 2025 and must be completed by March 31, 2026
※ Applications are also allowed for projects already underway or completed if they match the program contents. However, in the selection process, projects yet to be implemented will be given priority, and the ones already underway or completed will be considered runners-up.

Application Deadline:
Monday, June 16, 2025

Application Details:
https://ura.sec.tsukuba.ac.jp/archives/44915

【Call for Applications 2】 Leap into the World! International Research Networking Support Program

Overview:
This program aims to accelerate the development of international collaborative research networks between the University of Tsukuba and overseas institutions, while fostering new synergies across a wide range of basic research fields. Its objectives include the creation of international joint research projects, increased publication of high-quality co-authored papers, and long-term contributions to solving global challenges.

To achieve these objectives, we will solicit proposals for international collaborative research and provide support both to prospective applicants and to selected projects. Specifically, an Advisor System will be implemented during the application preparation phase to offer guidance on the formation of international research teams, promote interdisciplinary collaboration, and facilitate research exchange. Following project selection, the International Double Mentor System will provide ongoing strategic support —such as mentorship, international networking, acquisition of foreign funding, and promotion of academic-industry collaboration— to strengthen the foundation of international engagement. The program also encourages the active participation of early-career researchers, including graduate students and postdoctoral researchers to engage in international collaborations, nurturing globally capable researchers and supporting the long-term growth of research capacity.

Grant Amount:
Up to JPY 3,200,000 (approximately USD 21,000) per project

Support Period:
August 2025 – February 2027

Application Deadline:
Monday, June 16, 2025

Application Details:
https://ura.sec.tsukuba.ac.jp/archives/44938

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Contact:
University of Tsukuba
Organization for Strategic Research Initiatives (OSRI)
Chen, Yamamori, Ota
Email: global_ra@un.tsukuba.ac.jp