World Research Hub (WRH) Program

Science Tokyo aims to serve as a university co-creating with the world to achieve a shared vision. To this aim, exchanges backed by a strong network of international researchers are essential. The World Research Hub (WRH) Program promotes international researcher networking by supporting overseas researcher invitations and faculty research abroad.

Overseas Researcher Invitation

Provides funding and administrative assistance for inviting world-class researchers to Science Tokyo. The support is offered to encourage new international collaborations or deepening and expansion of existing collaborations, as well as to provide opportunities for early-career researchers and students to interact with prominent overseas researchers.

Key points

• Flexible invitation periods ranging from 1 week to 12 months
• Multiple visits over two fiscal years also possible
• Supported expenses include round-trip flights and stipend/wage during stay
• English-speaking staff assist with visas, flight arrangements, and other administrative procedures

Further information

https://science-tokyo.box.com/s/xr2sjjwx11x2a3c4khh1c53krrdmgmxi

　

Faculty Research Abroad

Provides funding and administrative assistance for Science Tokyo faculty members to conduct extended research stays abroad. The support is offered to encourage new international collaborations or deepening and expansion of existing collaborations.

Key points

• Research abroad periods ranging from 1 month to 6 months
• Supported expenses include round-trip flights, accommodation, and per diem
• Supports single or multiple destinations
• Assistance with flight arrangements and other administrative procedures

Further information

https://science-tokyo.box.com/s/qtwc4jlnnjka0ek0kzx3lhqxaz2bl4b2

　

Inquiries

WRH Program Team, Internationalization Support Office, International Support Center

Slack (Invitation):#st-rdc-wrh招聘プログラム-wrh-invitation
Slack (Research Abroad):#st-rdc-wrh派遣プログラム-wrh-research-abroad
External:wrh.program[at]rdc.isct.ac.jp

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