The JSPS Strasbourg Office was established in 2001 within the Maison Universitaire France–Japon at the University of Strasbourg to promote international scientific collaboration, particularly with France and other Francophone and Southern European countries such as Italy, Spain, Portugal, Switzerland, Belgium, Luxembourg, and Greece.

• Strengthening mutual understanding and trust between the academic communities of Japan and Europe through research exchange and international collaboration
• Serving as a hub for facilitating academic dialogue, building sustainable networks, and promoting future-oriented partnerships
• Supporting the global engagement of researchers by fostering inclusive and diverse academic connections

Greetings

It has now been one year since I took up my post at the JSPS Strasbourg Office. During this time, I have been deeply impressed by the keen interest of European researchers in conducting long-term research in Japan. In contrast, there seems to be a slight decrease in Japanese researchers seeking extended research opportunities in Europe. This underscores our renewed commitment to revitalizing two-way academic exchange.

This April, we welcomed a new Deputy Director and an International Program Associate, further strengthening our team. We remain committed to organizing JSPS briefings, academic forums, and seminars that foster scholarly dialogue and international collaboration.

We also support alumni networks of researchers with experience in Japan, while creating new opportunities for Japanese researchers in Europe to connect, exchange ideas, and form future-oriented research networks.

If you are looking to explore collaboration between your institution and partners in Japan, we are here to guide you through the valuable opportunities offered by JSPS programs.

Toshiyuki Takagi
Director, JSPS Strasbourg Office

ご挨拶

日本学術振興会ストラスブール研究連絡センターに着任してから、1年が経ちました。この間、ヨーロッパの研究者が日本での長期研究に強い関心を寄せていることを実感しています。一方で、日本の研究者がヨーロッパでの長期研究を希望するケースは減少傾向にあり、双方向の学術交流の一層の促進が求められていると感じています。

本年4月には、副センター長と国際協力員が新たに着任し、センターの体制がより充実いたしました。今後も、JSPS事業説明会やアカデミック・フォーラム、セミナーの開催を通じて、国際的な学術交流と対話を促進してまいります。

また、日本での研究経験を持つ欧州の研究者による同窓会活動を支援するとともに、欧州で活躍する日本人研究者がつながり、新たな研究ネットワークを構築できるような交流の機会づくりにも取り組んでまいります。

日本と欧州の大学・研究機関の間での連携をご検討されている場合には、日本学術振興会の各種プログラムを通じて、その実現に向けたご支援ができれば幸いです。

高木 敏行
日本学術振興会 ストラスブール研究連絡センター長

Toshiyuki TAKAGI, Director (Center)
Natsuki SHODA, Deputy Director (Left)
Masato SHIROMA, International Program Associate (Right)