The NEXUS program aims to foster the next generation of excellent researchers by promoting exchanges and building relationships between young talents in ASEAN and Japan. This program supports mutual exchanges in science and technology for students, researchers, and teachers who are 40 years old or younger, including high school students.

• International Joint Research: Opportunities for collaborative research projects between Japan and ASEAN countries.
• Researchers Exchange/Development: Programs that facilitate the exchange and development of researchers.
• A Base: Establishing a base for long-term cooperative frameworks.

To be eligible for the NEXUS 2025 program, applicants must meet the following criteria:

1. Age Requirement: Applicants must be 40 years old or younger.
2. Nationality: Open to participants from Indonesia, Cambodia, Singapore, Thailand, the Philippines, Brunei, Vietnam, Malaysia, Myanmar, and Laos.
3. Fields of Exchange: Science and technology (including natural sciences, humanities, and social sciences).

Applications for the NEXUS Young Talents Exchange and Capacity Development Program should be submitted by Japanese exchange organizations. The application forms are available only in Japanese.

Download Application Form: Application Form
Submit Application: Completed application forms should be submitted by the Japanese exchange organization.
Deadline: Applications must be submitted by 9 September 2024.

• Application Deadline: 9 September 2024
• Result Notification: Early November 2024

For more information and inquiries, please contact:

Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST)
Sakura Science Exchange Program
〒102-8666 5-3 Yonbancho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan
TEL: +81-3-5214-8997
Email: y-tec@jst.go.jp