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Young researchers in Japan have a lot of chance getting research fund such as
KAKENHI, JSPS Research Fellowship (DC1, DC2), and so on.
However, many of non-Japanese young researchers do not have the chance of
knowing details of the system of research fund, and experiences of other
researchers who have got research funds.
In this seminar, we offer you an opportunity of acquiring tips and ideas to make
your research proposal more attractive.
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| date ： |
13:30-15:30 on February 18(FRI.), 2022
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| meeting style： |
Online virtual meeting
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| Main Target： |
young researchers :
DC students, PDs, Assistant professors
but all, who is interested in English research proposal writing, are welcome.
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| Language： |
English
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| registration fee： |
free
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| Capacity： |
100 persons
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| How to register： |
Plase make the registration on [the application form] by 17:00 on Feb. 16
First-come-first-served basis
when the capacity is exceeded.
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| Cohosted by： |
Professional development Consortium for
Computational Materials Scientists（PCoMS）
Research Initiative of Structural Materials for Extreme Environment（RISME）
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| Cosponsered by： |
Institute for the Advanced Study of Human Biology (ASHBi), Kyoto University
Center for Computational Materials Science (CCMS), Institute for Materials Research, Tohoku University
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| Collabolated by： |
Tohoku Initiative for Fostering Global Researchers for Interdisciplinary Sciences (TI-FRIS)
the University Research Administration (URA) center of Tohoku University
[flyer & program for download]
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program： |
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| 13:30-13:35 |
Opening address
Momoji KUBO
Project Leader, Professor,
Professional Development consortium for Computational Materials Scientists ,
Tohoku Unversity
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| 13:35-14:15 |
“Knowing” Your Evaluation System and “Telling” Your Story Effectively
-For JSPS KAKENHI and Research Fellowship (DC1/2) Applicants-
Makoto SHIDA
Research Coordinator, URA, Institute for the Advanced Study of Human Biology (ASHBi),
Kyoto University |
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In order to write an effective grant proposal, knowing how and by whom your proposals will be evaluated
is essential. In the talk, I will walk you through the evaluation system and the rating elements for JSPS’s
KAKENHI and Research Fellowship (DC1/2) so that you will know what evaluators are looking for. The
next step is to attract and to convince the evaluators with your research story. I will share strategic
storytelling techniques and tips for effective grant writing so that you can structure your storyline for
an effective grant proposal.
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| 14:15-14:40 |
Persuasive Writing for Early-career Kakenhi Proposals
Theresa DAVEY
Assistant Professor, Graduate School of Engineering, Tohoku University |
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To obtain research funding, it is essential to have a convincing idea, and equally importantly, to prove
that you will be able to successfully complete the project. Transitioning from being a student or postdoc
to a principal investigator applying for independent funding can be challenging when you have limited
experiences to evidence your capabilities. Based on my experiences with adopted Early-Career Kakenhi
proposals, I will share what I have learned about making the most of limited previous experience in
independent research to demonstrate the necessary skills and abilities (or the systems in place to
develop them). Additionally, I will share writing tips that I have used for more persuasive proposals,
including active writing strategies to assure the reviewer that the idea is innovative, exciting, and easily
achievable.
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| 14:40-15:05 |
Tips for Writing Research Proposals in Japan
Izabela Irena RZEZNICKA
Professor, Graduate School of Engineering and Science, Shibaura Institute of Technology |
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In this talk, I will share with you some pointers on writing research proposals in Japan. The talk will
begin with discussing general points when writing a research proposal. They will include comments on
how to formulate research questions, how to structure your research proposal and study plan. You will
learn how to make your proposal look simple, logical and concise while underlying originality and
feasibility of the proposed project. Those tips will be explained using adopted Kakenhi C and JST
research grants. Finally, I will underline a few points which you should keep in mind when writing research
proposals in Japan.
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| 15:05-15:25 |
General Q & A
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| 15:25-15:30 |
Closing address
Toshihiro KAWAKATSU
Chairperson of PCoMS Innovative Professional Development Committee, Professor, Tohoku University
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