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Support for graduate students and postdoctoral researchers from India to participate in research exchanges in Japan.

Open call is expected to begin from March 2026 onward. Detail information will be announced on the LOTUS Programme website in due course.

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6th Indonesia Sakura Science Club Alumni (ISSCA) Meeting
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6th Indonesia Sakura Science Club Alumni (ISSCA) Meeting
December 13, 2025
4th Taiwan Sakura Science Club Alumni (TSSCA) Meeting
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4th Taiwan Sakura Science Club Alumni (TSSCA) Meeting
November 15, 2025
5th Malaysia Sakura Science Club Alumni Association (MASSA) Meeting
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5th Malaysia Sakura Science Club Alumni Association (MASSA) Meeting
November 1, 2025
7th Indian Sakura Science Club Alumni (ISSCA) Meeting
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7th Indian Sakura Science Club Alumni (ISSCA) Meeting
October 12, 2025
The 4th Japan–India Universities Forum
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The 4th Japan–India Universities Forum
November 15, 2025
The 4th Vietnam Alumni meeting
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4th Vietnam Sakura Science Club Alumni (SSCV) Meeting
May 31, 2025
Japan-Africa University Exchange Meeting 2025
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Japan-Africa University Exchange Meeting 2025
August 19, 2025
4th Sakura Science Club Thailand (SSCT) Alumni Meeting
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4th Sakura Science Club Thailand (SSCT) Alumni Meeting
February 8, 2025
6th Indian Sakura Science Club Alumni (ISSCA) Meeting
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6th Indian Sakura Science Club Alumni (ISSCA) Meeting
January 18, 2025
5th Indonesia Sakura Science Club Alumni (ISSCA) Meeting
ARCHIVE
5th Indonesia Sakura Science Club Alumni (ISSCA) Meeting
December 21, 2024
 
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PICK UP Reports on the Sakura Science Exchange Program.

Kanazawa University
vol.18
FY2025Kanazawa University "Experience cutting-edge nanoscience and nanotechnology in Japan and learn the principles and applications of high-speed atomic force microscopy"

A group of six graduate students and a faculty member from the National School of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Algeria, visited Japan under the Sakura Science Exchange Program. During a one-week training program at the Nano Life Science Institute (NanoLSI-WPI), Kanazawa University, the group was hosted by Dr. Djamel Eddine Chafai, Assistant Professor at NanoLSI. The participants were introduced to the world of High-Speed Atomic Force Microscopy (HS-AFM) and its applications in life sciences.

  • Open Application Program
  • University
  • Algeria
  • Course A
Kochi University
vol.17
FY2025Kochi University "Internet of Plants (IoP) Experience Program for Next-Generation Greenhouse Horticulture in Kochi"

The Faculty of Agriculture and Marine Science at Kochi University promotes research and education in greenhouse horticulture and smart agriculture using advanced technologies, and is actively engaged in initiatives related to the Internet of Plants (IoP) as a next-generation data-driven agricultural system. In this program, students with strong interests in agriculture and ICT from India and Vietnam were invited to Kochi to experience practical examples of advanced greenhouse horticulture and smart agriculture implemented in the region.

  • Open Application Program
  • University
  • India
  • Vietnam
  • Course A
Shimane University
vol.16
FY2025Meijo University "International research collaboration on the application of carbon nanotubes in biotechnology"

Dr. Giri and his PhD students from Indian Institute of Technology, Dhanbad, experienced CNT growth by the chemical vapor deposition (CVD) method with the support of Meijo University students. To facilitate mutual understanding, Meijo University students created an English experiment manual. Also, many analysis techniques, such as X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, and scanning electron spectroscopy (SEM), were used to characterize CNTs grown by CVD.

  • Open Application Program
  • University
  • India
  • Course B
Shimane University
vol.15
FY2025Tottori University "Invitation from Uzbekistan (Samarkand State University)"

From October 13 to 22, 2025, Tottori University hosted eight faculty members and students from Samarkand State University, Uzbekistan, and conducted a training program focused on enhancing knowledge and technologies related to forage crops and neglected and underutilized crops (NUCs), with the aim of strengthening food security and reducing poverty in drylands. This was the third time Tottori University has accepted participants from Samarkand State University through the Sakura Science Program.

  • Open Application Program
  • University
  • Uzbekistan
  • Course C
Shimane University
vol.14
FY2025Ehime University "Project for Building a Platform to Foster India–Japan Global IT Human Resources through Collaborative Analysis of Sports Health Data"

In November 2025, our university concluded an inter-university partnership agreement with the Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IITH). The Faculty of Collaborative Regional Innovation has been working with IITH on international educational and research projects centered on sports data analysis. This year as well, with support from the Japan Science and Technology Agency’s Sakura Science Program, we welcomed IITH students to Ehime and carried out a two-week program of learning and exchange.

  • Open Application Program
  • University
  • India
  • Course B
University of Occupational and Environmental Health, Japan
vol.13
FY2025University of Occupational and Environmental Health, Japan "A Joint Research Project for the Advancement of Occupational Medicine"

We hosted five participants from Taiwan: two graduate students, two undergraduate students, and one accompanying faculty member. The research theme was “Joint Research with China Medical University for the International Implementation of Occupational Health Research and Health and Productivity Management.” We shared good practices of occupational health management for evaluating factors causing health hazards among workers, and explored the potential for international expansion of health and productivity management.

  • Open Application Program
  • University
  • Taiwan
  • Course B
Hokkaido University
vol.12
FY2025Hokkaido University "Programme for Future Scientists in Nano and Molecular Sciences"

A group of students from 5 different institutes in India have been provided with an exceptional opportunity to engage directly with advanced research laboratories, interact with leading scientists, and explore ongoing international research initiatives across physics, chemistry, materials science, biology, and several interdisciplinary domains. The week-long program included intensive laboratory interactions, research demonstrations, hands-on experiments, and opportunities to discuss future collaborations with senior faculty at RIES.

  • Open Application Program
  • University
  • India
  • Course A
Shimane University
vol.11
FY2025Shimane University "Promoting Interdisciplinary Education through the Integration of Earth Science and Cultural Heritage"

We welcomed Dr. Ratheesh Kumar R.T. and six graduate students from the Department of Marine Geology and Geophysics at Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT), India. The program included scientific exchange, geological fieldwork, and cultural immersion. It centered on interdisciplinary learning and hands-on geological research, with participants exploring Matsue City, specifically Katsurajima and Daikonjima, to provide an ideal natural laboratory for observing and analyzing volcanic activity and coastal geomorphology.

  • Open Application Program
  • University
  • India
  • Course A
The University of Tokyo
vol.10
FY2025The University of Tokyo "Creation and Practice of the “Convergence of Knowledge” A New Role for the Humanities and Social Sciences"

The Graduate School of Humanities and Sociology/Faculty of Letters at the University of Tokyo invited 8 graduate students from the University of Delhi from November 16 to 22, 2025. This invitation program was implemented with the aim of providing students from the University of Delhi with opportunities to directly observe and experience such research practices, thereby deepening their understanding of emerging possibilities in the humanities and social sciences, while further promoting academic exchange between India and Japan.

  • Open Application Program
  • University
  • India
  • Course A
Hokkaido University
vol.9
FY2025Hokkaido University "Activity Report of the Sakura Science Exchange Program JST 2025"

The Geospatial Research Lab at Hokkaido University, brought seven students and one staff member from Chennai Institute of Technology, India, for a week-long academic and cultural exchange. Held from October 19 to 25, 2025, the program aimed to enhance participants’ understanding of geospatial science, drone technology, environmental monitoring, precision agriculture, and interdisciplinary research through lectures, laboratory visits, fieldwork, and cultural exposure.

  • Open Application Program
  • University
  • India
  • Course A
Takasaki University of Health and Welfare
vol.8
FY2025Takasaki University of Health and Welfare "Exploring Rapid and Optimal Disaster Relief — Creating a Sustainable Society through the Use of Advanced Technology"

We welcomed eight students from the University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (three from Public Health, three from Pharmacy, and two from Medical Technology) and carried out an exchange program aimed to learn about the disaster-related scientific and technological advancements developed in Japan, where natural disasters frequently occur. The program also sought to deepen understanding and improve disaster response capacities that may be required in their own country.

  • Open Application Program
  • University
  • Vietnam
  • Course A
Okayama University
vol.7
FY2025Okayama University "Research Exchange with Young Indian Researchers on the Theme of Fundamentals, Environmental Adaptation, and Applications of Photosynthesis"

We invited eight young researchers and graduate students from Nagaland University and related institutions in Nagaland, India and implemented a course A program. Despite being a short-term program, we were able to conduct meaningful academic exchange on the fundamentals, environmental adaptation, and applications of photosynthesis at both Okayama University and Kyoto University. The participants also had valuable opportunities to experience Japanese culture and history in Okayama and Kyoto.

  • Open Application Program
  • University
  • India
  • Course A
 
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