Call for Applications: 9th JSPS HOPE Meeting in Tokyo, Japan

The Australian Academy of Science (AAS) has released a call for applications from Australian-based early career researchers to attend the 9th JSPS HOPE Meeting with Nobel Laureates, in the areas of Physics, Chemistry, Physiology/Medicine and related fields, to be held in Tokyo, Japan, from 26 February to 2 March 2016.  For further information including eligibility requirements and how to apply please visit the AAS Website. 

Internal short-listing process

A limit of two applications per eligible institution applies. Therefore, the Monash Research Office (MRO) will convene a Selection Panel to shortlist two proposals that will be submitted by the University.

Please submit the following documents by 9 am, Wednesday 24 August 2016 to the MRO through Pure:

• The HOPE Application Form (please refer to the instructions for completing the form) 
• The HOPE Application Summary
• Curriculum Vitae

Instructions for preparing the application record in Pure:

Step 1.

Create a Pure Application Record

Pure log-in: myResearch/Pure. Guide to: Creating an Application Record

Funding opportunity: JSPS HOPE Meeting in Japan
Funding Organisation: Australian Academy of Science

Step 2.

Attach the documents listed above to the Pure application record by 9am on the 24th of August.

Please note that, if selected to proceed for submission from Monash University, further editing of the draft application form will be possible before the final submission. 

Key dates:

Applications due to MRO	9am, 24 August 2016
Shortlisted applicants notified	31 August 2016
Full proposal due to MRO	2 September 2016
Full proposal due to AAS	9am, 5 September 2016

Scheme information: 

Applicants must:

·        Be a PhD student or postdoctoral researcher with excellent academic performance

·        Postdoctoral researchers must have obtained their doctoral degree within 5 years before April 1st 2016 (i.e. awarded on or after 1 April 2011)

·        Be Australian citizens or permanent residents and living in Australia at the time of application

·        Have not been selected to participate in the past HOPE Meetings

·        Be able to provide a high-quality poster presentation related to the subject field in English

·        Have an outstanding record of achievements in the study of his/her research field

·        Have a strong interest not only in his/her own discipline but also in a wide range of fields

·        Have respect for diverse cultures, values and ethnicities

·        Be able to participate in the entire Meeting program

Ideal applicants will demonstrate a strong commitment to their principal field of studies and to interdisciplinary work, for example by double degrees or interdisciplinary projects.

Funding available:

• The Australian Academy of Science selection panel will nominate a maximum of 6 candidates to the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS). The final decision regarding attendance will be made by the JSPS.  
• Successful candidates will receive a grant-in-aid from the Australian Academy of Science of up to AUD$2000 towards international travel costs. 
• In-country costs (meeting registration, accommodation, transportation in Japan, meals and travel insurance for the dates of the meeting) will be covered by the JSPS.
• All successful candidates are expected to attend the full program of events of the 9^th HOPE Meeting.
• The program does not provide funds for bench fees, managerial, insurance or visa costs.

Successful applicants will be required to submit a report and provide evidence demonstrating that the funds have been appropriately expended within one month of the completion of the meeting.

For any enquiries, please contact mro-arc@monash.edu