【Application Deadline: Noon, April 27】Applications Open for Asian Science Camp 2026 Participants

JST (President Kazuhiro Hashimoto) is recruiting participants for the 16th Asian Science Camp (ASC2026) to be held in Hong Kong from August 2 to August 8, 2026. The target applicants are students (equivalent to 2nd year high school to 2nd year university) interested in science fields such as physics, chemistry, biology, and mathematics. Domestic and international travel expenses, accommodation fees, and other costs are generally free, with no burden on participants (passport acquisition fees and personal expenses during the stay are self-funded).

All programs will be conducted in English with students from other countries. This is an opportunity to receive lectures from world-class scientists, meet peers from various Asian countries, and engage in direct dialogue. Please check the URL below for details.

https://www.jst.go.jp/cpse/risushien/asc/index.html

Dispatch Period: August 1 (Sat) - August 9 (Sun), 2026 (tentative)

Number of Participants: Total 20 delegates

Participation Requirements:

(1) Individuals who are enrolled in the following schools/grades in Japan at the start of ASC2026 and are between 16 and 21 years old: i. High school (2nd-3rd year), ii. Secondary education school (5th year or higher of the latter course), iii. College of technology (2nd-5th year), iv. University or college (2nd year or below).

(2) Individuals who have high motivation and outstanding abilities in natural sciences (physics, chemistry, biology) or mathematics, and can participate in all programs including discussions and lectures in English. (*)

(3) Individuals who can behave appropriately as a member of the Japanese delegation.

*Since all ASC programs are conducted in English, English proficiency of CEFR (Note) B1 level (equivalent to Eiken Grade 2) or higher is recommended.

Note) CEFR: Abbreviation for Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. It is an international standard widely adopted in Europe and America to indicate levels of language communication ability.

Application Procedure:

Go to the ASC2026 participant recruitment page from the URL below, download the application guidelines and a set of application forms, complete the application documents (submission documents and assignments), then enter the necessary information and upload files to the "ASC2026 Application Reception Form" to complete the application registration.

＜JST Asian Science Camp Participant Reception Website＞

https://www.jst.go.jp/cpse/risushien/asc/index.html

Application Deadline: April 27 (Mon), 2026, 12:00 PM (noon)

(The "ASC2026 Application Reception Form" will automatically close at the above date and time. Please allow ample time to enter the necessary information and upload application documents.)

■ What is the Asian Science Camp?

The Asian Science Camp is a venue for participating students from Asia to directly experience the fascination of science and deepen exchanges among students through lectures by Nobel laureates and world-class researchers, as well as discussion sessions led by speakers.

It was conceived during the Lindau Meeting in 2005 by Dr. Masatoshi Koshiba (2002 Nobel Prize in Physics laureate) and Dr. Yuan T. Lee (1986 Nobel Prize in Chemistry laureate) who wanted to start an exchange program between top-level scholars and young students for the youth of Asia. Recently, it was held in Daejeon, Korea (2022, online), and Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand (2025).

■ Asian Science Camp 2025

At the Asian Science Camp 2025 held at Suranaree University of Technology in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand, many events were implemented, centering on lectures (Plenary Session) by 3 Nobel laureates and other leading speakers from around the world, "Camp" sessions for direct discussion with researchers, "Poster Sessions" where students from different countries collaboratively created posters on given themes, and "Excursions" to deepen understanding of the local climate and culture. For more details, please refer to the Asian Science Camp 2025 Participation Report.

https://www.jst.go.jp/cpse/risushien/asc/pdf/report_asc2025.pdf

We look forward to receiving many applications.