Japan Society for the Promotion of Science Alumni Association in Australia (JSPSAAA)

The purpose of the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science Alumni Association in Australia (JSPSAAA) is to engage Australian scientists with past, current or possible future collaborative links with Japan to enhance the strong bilateral science and research relationship between the two countries. The JSPSAAA will:

• maintain and expand the international network of JSPS Alumni Associations
• promote awareness of the opportunities and benefits of scientific collaboration with Japan
• promote Australia as a priority partner for Japan in scientific research and development
• identify and address issues of common concern between the Japanese and Australian scientific communities
• promote exchange of information between Australian scientists with links to Japan
• provide guidance for prospective and new JSPS Fellows.

Executive Committee members (2022–2024)

*ordinary members of the Executive Committee also act as regional representatives. Regions are as indicated.

JSPSAAA Annual Symposium 2025 

Registration is now open for the JSPSAAA Annual Symposium 2025, to be held on Wednesday 26 November 2025, at UNSW Sydney (Kensington campus).

Attendance is free, but registration is essential to assist with logistics and catering.

Register here

FY2026 BRIDGE Fellowship program call for applications

JSPSAAA regular members are encouraged to apply for the JSPS Bridge Fellowship Program. The deadline for applications is 30 January 2026. 

In FY2026 the JSPS will award up to three Bridge Fellowships to regular members of the JSPSAAA. The fellowship will support a 14–30 day visit to an eligible Japanese host institution, and will include travel and accommodation expenses, as well as support to the host institute for the activities that will be conducted by the Bridge Fellow. 

The purpose of the fellowship is to strengthen existing collaborations and to expand the researcher’s network in Japan, thus opening the path to new and stronger collaborations between Japan and Australia.

Find out general information and guidelines about the Bridge Fellowship Program

Applications should consist of three forms:

• Forms A and B are available at the link above.
• Form C can be downloaded here (DOCX, 22KB).

Applications should be sent to JSPSAAA@canberra.edu.au

For all questions, please contact ashraf.ghanem@canberra.edu.au

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Membership types and how to join

There are two categories of membership:

Regular membership is available to all Australian citizens who are or were recipients of JSPS Fellowships or other grants supported by the JSPS (for example, STA).

Honorary membership may be granted to persons who have made significant contributions to Australia’s academic collaboration with Japan and JSPS activities in the AUSTRALIA. Honorary members must be nominated by a member of the JSPSAAA and approved by the Executive Committee.

If you are eligible and would like to join the JSPSAAA, please click here.