Seminar: DFG Funding Portfolio and the Research Landscape in Germany (German Research Foundation)

Seminar: DFG Funding Portfolio and the Research Landscape in Germany (German Research Foundation) 

Germany offers a diverse and dynamic research environment supported by a wide range of funding schemes, including those for international collaboration. In this seminar, we will introduce the structure of the German research landscape and present DFG’s major funding opportunities for postdoctoral researchers, early‑career scholars, and those aiming for professorship positions.

The Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG, German Research Foundation) is the largest self-governing funding organization for basic research in Germany. The DFG promotes the advancement of science and the humanities by funding research projects and facilitating cooperation among researchers

[Registration Deadline] OIST-Keio Showcase Talk Series Vol. 9 - Proteins in Focus: Cryo-EM and Structural Frontiers

The registration deadline for OIST-Keio Showcase Talk Series Vol. 9 - Proteins in Focus: Cryo-EM and Structural Frontiers is January 20, 2026.

TSVP Talk: "Kangaroos, Card Tricks and Discrete Logarithms​" by Steven Galbraith

TSVP Talk
Language: English (no interpretation).
Target audience: General audience / everyone at OIST and beyond.
Freely accessible to all OIST members and guests without registration (also via Zoom).

Kids Lecture: "The Evolution of Butterfly Eyespot Patterns" by Antónia Monteiro

Public Lecture: "The Evolution of Butterfly Eyespot Patterns"
by Prof. Antónia Monteiro (National University of Singapore)

Language: English with Japanese interpretation
General audience, anyone with an interest in the topic. Recommended for 10 years old and over
Registration required

[Call for Registrations] School: Introduction to Isogeny-based Cryptography

Title: "Introduction to Isogeny-based Cryptography"

Registration Deadline: January 15, 23:59 JST
Registration fee: 8000 JPY (free for members of OIST)

This school is part of the Thematic Program on "Isogeny-Based Cryptography (TP25IC)" which is held at OIST from January 13 to February 28, 2026.

OIST-Keio Showcase Talk Series Vol. 8 "Science Meets Society: Twist, Flow, and Instability"

OIST-Keio Showcase Talk Series Vol. 8 "Science Meets Society: Twist, Flow, and Instability"

The 8th OIST-Keio joint symposium explores the interplay of fluid mechanics, wave phenomena, and structural transformations, highlighting their impact on science and society. From gravity waves and multiphase reactors to extreme wave events, evaporating drops, and geometric linkages, six talks will showcase cutting-edge research at the intersection of physics, engineering, and applied mathematics. Additional topics will be explored in a poster session. The event aims to foster a dialogue between Keio and OIST researchers, enabling innovation through interdisciplinary collaboration.

TSVP Talk: "Nonlinear Waves and their Applications: From Oceans to Planets, From Lasers to Quantum Fluids, From Origami to Pandemics" by Panayotis Kevrekidis

TSVP Talk
Language: English (no interpretation).
Target audience: General audience / everyone at OIST and beyond.
Freely accessible to all OIST members and guests without registration (also via Zoom).

JAIST-OIST Joint Symposium "Advanced Science and Technology × Gendered Innovation"

 This event is a collaborative initiative between Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (JAIST) and Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST), aimed at advancing new research developments in Gendered Innovation through the integration of both institutes’ strengths in advanced science and technology.
Gendered Innovation offers critical perspectives not only for promoting femtech but also for applications in drug discovery, medical technologies, and materials development. Incorporating viewpoints on gender and broader diversity from the earliest stages of basic research is key to enhancing the quality and value of science. It also serves as a foundation for sustainable research and development that extends through applied research and ultimately contributes to social impact.
In particular, Gendered Innovation is gaining global attention as a framework aligned with Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI) and with the promotion of fairness in research practices.
By bridging diverse fields such as quantum science, materials science,
and AI—alongside OIST’s core strengths in neuroscience, biology, and environmental science—this event seeks to foster interdisciplinary collaboration through the fusion of advanced research domains.
The event aspires to create a platform where researchers from both institutions can share knowledge, explore emerging challenges, and shape new possibilities for future-oriented, transdisciplinary research.

OIST x WPI-AIMEC (Tohoku U & JAMSTEC) Joint Workshop "Changing Marine Ecosystems: Biogeography of Habitat Shifts and Adaptation to Oceanographic Variability"

This event will be the fifth joint workshop between Tohoku University and OIST since 2021. This time, WPI-AIMEC (Tohoku U & JAMSTEC) is co-organizing the event. It will include presentations that provide an overview of the current status and challenges of research on the marine environment and marine ecosystems, to promote the exchange of knowledge among researchers from Tohoku University, JAMSTEC, OIST, as well as University of the Ryukyus, and the University of Hawai'i. A majority of presentations will be given by early career researchers, with ample time for discussion to consider future collaborations and joint funding applications.

[Registration Deadline] OISTxWPI-AIMEC (Tohoku U & JAMSTEC) Joint Workshop "Changing Marine Ecosystems: Biogeography of Habitat Shifts and Adaptation to Oceanographic Variability"

The registration deadline for OISTxWPI-AIMEC (Tohoku U & JAMSTEC) Joint Workshop  "Changing Marine Ecosystems: Biogeography of Habitat Shifts and Adaptation to Oceanographic Variability" is November 12, 2025.