On 30 October, JSPS Bangkok Office organized a JSPS guidance seminar at Udayana University in Bali, Indonesia. We hold the same seminar in 2014 and 2016.
The seminar started with Welcome address and opening remarks by Prof. Dr. I Gede Putu Wirawan, Head of Central Laboratory for Genetic Resources, Udayana University, who helped us to hold this seminar.

Dr. I Gede Putu Wirawan, Head of Central Laboratory for Genetic Resources, Udayana University

Prof. Kuniaki Yamashita, Director of JSPS Bangkok Office, expressed his gratitude for holding the seminar, and explained JSPS’s outline. Ms. Noriko Furuya, Deputy Director and Mr. Kohei Saito, International Program Associate, introduced JSPS international programs respectively.

Prof. Kuniaki Yamashita, Director of JSPS Bangkok Office

Mr. Kohei Saito, International Program Associate, JSPS Bangkok Office

Afterwards, Prof. Dr. Anak Agung Ayu Mirah Adi, Laboratory of Veterinary Pathology , Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Udayana University, who obtained her PhD at University of Tokyo through JSPS RONPAKU (Dissertation PhD) Program and was also involved in Core-to-Core program, introduced her experience in the programs in Japan, which enabled participants to help their understanding deeply.

Prof. Dr. Anak Agung Ayu Mirah Adi, Laboratory of Veterinary Pathology , Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Udayana University (right side)

Some 50 participants, from young researchers to experienced researchers attended. They asked questions about requirements for application and its process and showing high interest in JSPS international collaboration program.