Call for Applications Now Open: Global Solutions Olympiad 2026
Applications are now open for the MIRAI Global Solutions Olympiad 2026, a team-based international programme for Master’s and PhD students at MIRAI member universities in Japan and Sweden. Student teams will work across disciplines and borders to develop innovative solutions to major global challenges, with winning teams invited to present their work at the MIRAI […]
MIRAI–SCCJ Internships: All Positions Filled
All internship placements in the MIRAI & Swedish Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan (SCCJ) Japan Internship Program have now been allocated!!! We thank all applicants for their strong interest and the participating companies for supporting Sweden–Japan collaboration. These internships will give students valuable experience in Japanese industry and help strengthen long‑term academic–industry connections […]
Join the MIRAI Webinar on 21 May: Integrating Social Science and Hydrology for Disaster Management
The MIRAI Climate adaption, disaster, and risk management and prevention is pleased to invite you to an online webinar exploring interdisciplinary approaches to climate adaptation, disaster risk management, and human security. Webinar Overview 👉 Learn more here
Upcoming webinar on March 23: Japan and Horizon Europe
We are pleased to invite all MIRAI researchers to a webinar exploring new opportunities for collaboration between Japan and Horizon Europe on March 23! See the full information at: https://www.mirai.nu/events/cG9zdDo2ODI2
Study Visit Program Report Now Published
The Study Visit Program was held from 16 to 21 November 2025 in Gothenburg, Sweden, gathering 15 early‑career researchers and doctoral students from 12 universities across Japan and Sweden. Hosted by the University of Gothenburg, the program offered participants a unique opportunity to explore how academia, industry, and the public sector collaborate to address global challenges such as sustainability, climate transition, […]
MIRAI Webinar Report Now Published
The report for the MIRAI Webinar “Innovation Ecosystems in Action: Perspectives from Gothenburg and Fukuoka”—held on February 4, 2026—has now been published. The session explored how public‑sector strategies and regional innovation ecosystems in Fukuoka and Gothenburg create new opportunities for research collaboration and societal impact. The newly released article highlights key insights shared by speakers […]
Call for Applications – MIRAI ECR Mobility Program 3rd Call
Early Career Researcher (ECR) Mobility Program – 3rd callMIRAI is pleased to announce the third call for applications for the Early Career Researcher Mobility Program, supporting long-term research stays between Japanese and Swedish MIRAI member universities. This program is part of the STINT-supported initiative to strengthen collaboration in research and education between Sweden and Japan. […]
Coming Soon: Skillset Training Webinar Series
During spring 2026, the Grants & Innovation Office at Karlstad University (KAU) will host a series of online training webinars designed to strengthen research and innovation collaboration between Japanese and Swedish MIRAI universities. See more at: https://www.mirai.nu/pages/skillset-training-webinars
Call opens: Erasmus Internship Opportunities in Japan 2026
Are you interested in gaining professional experience in Japan?MIRAI is pleased to announce the 2026 Erasmus Internship Call for students enrolled at Swedish MIRAI universities. This program offers 20‑week internships at a selection of Swedish‑affiliated companies and organizations in Japan. See more at: https://www.mirai.nu/pages/sccj-internship. ⚠️ Please keep in mind that the application deadline is 20 […]
Workshop Report is ready! MIRAI Materials Community at Linköping University
The MIRAI GCT Materials researchers’ community met at Linköping University, Sweden (Dec 3–5, 2025) for an in-person workshop under the theme “Materials for Energy Conversion and Storage — From Technologies to Policies.”The event gathered 35 researchers from 16 universities and featured keynote talks, invited presentations, a study visit to NSC, and collaborative paper drafting. 👉 […]
Join MIRAI Webinar on February 4: Fukuoka & Gothenburg Ecosystems
Discover how public-sector strategies in Fukuoka and Gothenburg are shaping innovation ecosystems—and why this matters for academia.📅 February 4, 2026 | 🕒 08:00–09:00 CET / 16:00–17:00 JST👉 Learn more & register here
Wrap-up the MIRAI Seed Funding Project Mid-term Report Session
🌍 Strengthening Sweden–Japan Research Collaboration!We’ve just wrapped up the MIRAI Seed Funding Project Mid-term Report Session—a two-day online event with 11 projects and around 60 participants from MIRAI member universities. Full report available: https://www.mirai.nu/pages/seedfunding-midtermreport
Newsletter November Edition Published!
📢 MIRAI November Newsletter is here!Explore the latest updates, events, and opportunities for collaboration between Japan 🇯🇵 and Sweden 🇸🇪. 👉 Read now: https://www.mirai.nu/pages/mirai-newsletter
Session for Funding Opportunities with Japan!
📅 Date: Thursday, December 4, 2025 🕒 Time: 08:30–09:30 (Sweden) / 16:30-17:30 (Japan) 🎯 Target Audience: Researchers at Swedish MIRAI universities (Japanese MIRAI universities are also welcome to join!) MIRAI STT Research Funding Support will host an informative online session on funding opportunities related to Japan. This is a great chance for researchers in Sweden to learn about programs that can support collaboration with Japanese institutions. […]
Join!―Seed Funding Project Mid-term Report Session
🌟 MIRAI Seed Funding Project Mid-term Report Sessions (Online) We are pleased to invite you to two upcoming webinars showcasing progress updates on the 11 selected seed funding projects. 📢 Open to all MIRAI members – join and learn about cutting-edge research! 🎯 Why Join? 📌 No registration required – just click and join! We […]