JSPS Short Term Award Programme Deadline 17:30 Friday 30th May This Programme provides the opportunity for short-term visits for young pre- and post-doctoral researchers from Europe and North America to conduct cooperative research with leading research groups at Japanese Universities and Institutions. The Programme is designed to provide researchers with first-hand experience of the research and living environment in Japan, whilst expanding academic exchange between Japan and the United Kingdom. Researchers from all fields of sciences including humanities and social sciences are eligible to apply. Awards will cover visits of 1 to 12 months. More information via http://www.jsps.org/funding/fellowship/short_term/index2008.html ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Kathryn Cook Graduate School Administrator Research and Enterprise Office University of Stirling Stirling, FK9 4LA Tel: 01786 466698 Fax: 01786 466688 E-Mail: k.e.cook(a)stir.ac.uk "The University of Stirling is recognised as a Scottish Charity with registration number SC011159" All staff and students are welcome to attend all or part of the 4th Annual SGRS Postgraduate Research Conference on Wednesday 23rd April from 10am - 4.30pm