We invite you to participate in international Polish–Japanese workshops organised in collaboration with industry representatives as part of the SEIKO – Strategic Education & Interdisciplinary Knowledge Orchestration project, implemented by Poznań University of Technology under the NAWA Strategic Partnerships Programme.
The workshops will comprise four weeks of activities (45 teaching units in total), bringing together doctoral students from the Doctoral School of Poznań University of Technology and the University of Electro-Communications (UEC). They will be held in two stages:
• 14–27 February 2027 – activities at Poznań University of Technology
• 28 February – 13 March 2027 – activities at the University of Electro-Communications (UEC) in Tokyo
The dates indicated include travel to and from the location of each workshop stage, as well as participation in the activities.
The workshop programme will give participants an opportunity to learn about research conducted by partners from Poland and Japan, present their own research interests, and establish contacts with representatives of academia and industry.
The workshops will also have a practical focus, aimed at developing skills useful in academic research and collaboration with industry. Topics will include preparing international project proposals, managing research projects, working in international and intercultural teams, modern research methods, technology transfer, intellectual property protection, and the commercialisation of research results.
Participation will also provide an opportunity to gain international experience, develop research skills, and build professional networks that may lead to future research collaboration.
Participation and Funding
Ten places are available for doctoral students enrolled in the Doctoral School of Poznań University of Technology.
Selected participants will receive a mobility scholarship to cover travel and living expenses during their stay in Japan, in accordance with the lump-sum rates and rules specified in the recruitment regulations.
How to Apply
To apply, please send a completed application form together with the documents required under the selection criteria to seiko@put.poznan.pl.
The recruitment regulations, application form, and further details are available on the project website: https://seiko.put.poznan.pl.
Key Dates
• 10 November 2026 (inclusive) – application deadline
• 17 November 2026 – announcement of recruitment results on the project website and notification of applicants by email
If you have any questions, please contact us at seiko@put.poznan.pl.
We warmly encourage you to apply!
Downloads:
• Workshop Participation Regulations
• Annex 1 - Application Form
• Annex 2 - Participant Documentation
• Annex 3 - Travel Lump Sum Rates
• Annex 4 - Daily Subsistence Accommodation Rates