OIST's Visiting Programs
Theoretical Sciences Visiting Program (TSVP)
The Theoretical Sciences Visiting Program (TSVP) was launched in June 2021, with the goal of bringing leading theoretical researchers to OIST for extended visits. In keeping with OIST's interdisciplinary mission, the TSVP spans all theoretical sciences including, but not limited to, mathematics, theoretical physics, computational sciences, and theoretical life sciences.
The TSVP encompasses two separate activities, Visiting Scholars and Thematic Programs. Visiting Scholars (VS) are individual visitors, usually staying at OIST from 3 to 12 months. From 2023 the TSVP will also host Thematic Programs (TPs), where several researchers visit OIST at one time (2 weeks to 3 months). Where it fits the goals and timeframe of the TP, a symposium linked to the program can be hosted at OIST. The next calls for Visiting Scholars and pre-proposals for Thematic Programs are not expected until the second half of 2023.
These webpages provide information about the program, and associated events, including lectures intended for a general audience. More information can be found on the Events page or by subscribing to this iCal calendar.
You can learn more about the TSVP from a news article published on the OIST website English and Japanese.
Distinguished Visiting Scholar Program (DVSP)
The Distinguished Visiting Scholar Program (DVSP) emphasizes novel and innovative approaches in research by inviting top-tier faculty to spend their sabbatical time at OIST (Program Overview). While the TSVP is focussed on theoretical researchers, candidates for the DVSP are usually experimental scientists.
TSVP and DVSP Talks
An archive of all TSVP and DVSP Talks is embedded below as Youtube playlist. These talks are intended for general audiences, with topics spanning from Blackholes, via Mathematics and Neuroscience, to Quantum Mechanics.