JSPS Strasbourg Office was founded in 2001 in the Maison Univerisitaire France Japon in Strasbourg to promote international scientific collaboration mainly with France.

• To promote research exchanges between French* and Japanese Researchers
• To provide information and assistance for academic exchanges between France* and Japan
• To be a reliable partner of CNRS, Inserm, IHÉS, MEAE, MESRI, Inria, ANR, other research institutions, French universities, « Grandes Ecoles », as well as « Maison Universitaire France – Japon »
• To organize scientific symposia such as JSPS Forums, workshops and academic seminars in Francophone countries/regions *1 and in Southern European countries *2

*1 France, Switzerland, Belgium, Luxembourg etc.
*2 Italy, Spain, Portugal, Greece, etc.

Greeting

As of April 2024, I have been appointed as the Director of the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) Strasbourg Office. I am thrilled to undertake this role and embark on new challenges.

Since its establishment within the Maison Universitaire France-Japon at the University of Strasbourg in 2001, our office has contributed to fostering academic exchanges between Japan and European countries. Building on the achievements accumulated over the years, I am committed to fulfilling the Strasbourg Office’s objectives and further enhancing our activities.

Our team of members will strive to further promote academic exchanges. We believe in the power of human connections to generate new ideas and collaborative relationships, and we are determined to deepen our academic collaborations.

Furthermore, our office aims to serve as a bridge between the academic communities of Japan and Europe by leveraging the diverse programs offered by JSPS. We hope that these efforts will encourage active exchanges among researchers and students and foster cooperation in the academic field.

We sincerely ask for your support and cooperation. With anticipation for the encounters and collaborative academic advancements that lie ahead, we embark on this new journey.

Director, JSPS Strasbourg Office
Toshiyuki Takagi

着任の挨拶

　令和6年4月より、ストラスブール研究連絡センターのセンター長を務めさせていただくことになりました。この新たな役割を担い、新しい挑戦に取り組むことを大変嬉しく思います。

　当センターはストラスブール大学の日仏大学会館内に2001年に設立されて以来、日本とヨーロッパ諸国との間での学術交流の促進に寄与してまいりました。これまで積み重ねられた成果を踏まえ、センターの目的を遂げ活動をさらに充実させていく所存です。

　日本学術振興会から派遣されたメンバーと共に学術交流のさらなる促進に尽力してまいります。人々の繋がりが新たなアイデアや協力関係を生み出すと信じており学術分野での連携を深めていくことに注力します。

　さらに、当センターは日本学術振興会の多彩なプログラムを活用して、日本とヨーロッパの学術コミュニティ間の架け橋となることを目指します。このような取り組みが、研究者や学生たちの活発な交流と、学術分野での協力を促進することを期待しています。

　皆様のご支援と協力を心よりお願い申し上げます。新しい出会いと共に、学術のさらなる発展に向けて、私たちはこの新たな道を歩み始めます。

ストラスブール研究連絡センター センター長
高木敏行

Toshiyuki TAKAGI, Director (Center)
Tomoko YAMAGUCHI, Deputy Director (Left)
Kota SAKURAI, International Program Associate (Right)