Imperial-Science Tokyo Global Fellows Programme

In cooperation with Imperial College London (“Imperial”), Institute of Science Tokyo (“Science Tokyo”) invites student applications for Imperial-Science Tokyo Global Fellows Programme 2026*, a weeklong, camp-style international exchange program that will bring together Imperial and Science Tokyo doctoral students from various disciplines for collaboration around Net Zero: From Data to Action.

How can we turn net zero ambition into real-world change? Net Zero: From Data to Action invites PhD researchers to work across disciplines to explore how data, AI, and research-led innovation can help accelerate the transition to a more sustainable future (net zero refers to achieving a balance where greenhouse gas emissions are offset to equal zero). From energy, transport, and infrastructure to health, business, and the natural environment, the journey to net zero demands bold ideas that connect evidence with action.

Hosted by Imperial, participants will gather in London to develop the professional, research and collaborative skills necessary to find workable solutions to Net Zero. Through team discussions and interaction with researchers from different disciplines, development of collaborative research, participation in site visits, and poster presentations, Global Fellows will enhance their leadership and communication skills, further develop their interdisciplinary and intercultural awareness, and build professional networks.

Science Tokyo doctoral students from across the Institute are invited to submit an application.
* The Global Fellows Programme is a doctoral student exchange program. It is based on Imperial College London’s Global Fellows Programme of and is organized under Sci Tokyo’s Institute for Liberal Arts’ courses for doctoral students.
Programme Theme: “Net Zero: From Data to Action”

Applicants must:
1. Science Tokyo doctoral students. Students of all nationalities, departments and majors are eligible to apply. The program is not open to those in non-degree or exchange programs at Science Tokyo.
2. In principle, applicants should not have participated in the Global Fellows Programme previously.

Venues: Imperial College London

Accommodation: Dormitory, five mins on foot from the venue. In principle, Single room with breakfast.

Period: 7– 11, September 2026 (5 days, excluding travel days)

Expenses:
1) Roundtrip airfare between Tokyo and London.
　・Participants will purchase their own tickets, so the cost may vary depending on the airline and 　　 ticket purchase dates.
　・Those receiving a stipend may use it to cover part or all of the cost of their airfare.
2) Enrollment in overseas travel insurance.
3) Personal expenses.
Note: Meals (Breakfast and Lunch) and accommodation during the programme will be provided free of charge.

Participants may receive a stipend to offset expenses.
*If currently receiving any scholarship, please confirm with the scholarship granting institution regarding the possibility of co-subsidizing with another scholarship.

*Applicants from faculty of Medicine and Dentistry must consult the head of their department and Yushima Study Abroad Support Group (ossu@ml.tmd.ac.jp) before applying.

How to Apply: Submit the application form by uploading at following link.

https://science-tokyo.app.box.com/f/0de52c246917452aaabee9bfff309c88

(Due to system failure with the box, we created the new box on April 23.)

Thursday, April 30, 2026, 23:59

Orientation, English Lesson, and Follow-up workshop

・Those selected for the programme are expected to participate in the Predeparture Orientation. Details will be provided after programme selection is completed.

・English lessons would be offered for those who wish to strengthen their discussion skills in English

before going to the UK.
・Participants are expected to attend follow-up workshops and briefing sessions after returning from the UK.

Research Activities at Imperial
Applicants can stay at Imperial for one to three months, engage in research activities in a laboratory of their choice. You will need to find your own host laboratory.
Duration: 1-3 months between September 2026 and March 2027.
Scholarship: Students may receive a stipend.
(There are requirements for the scholarship, but this is not a decision).
⋆Application procedures and other details will be announced as soon as we decided.