Application Guidelines
The 72nd International Student Conference
( International residents participants)
Application Period
Due March 31st, 2026 (11:59 pm JST*)
*JST (Japan Standard Time) is GMT+9
Application Procedure
We kindly ask you to review the requirements carefully to ensure a smooth application process. Please select and complete the appropriate Google Form corresponding to your category.
Submit it with your application document and a digital copy of your student ID.
Screening Process
Written Application and Interview
*Japanese residents, including foreign nationals studying at Japanese Universities (JRP)
*International Students traveling to Japan will need visa assistance(IRP)
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1. Annual Theme of ISC72
“Roots of Peace: Embracing Our Shared Future”
2. Table Topics
The list below includes the major Table topics that ISC72 will be centered on.
For more details, please visit here
Table 1
Environment Indigenous wisdom and youth involvement
to build resilient climate action and biodiversity protection
Table 2
Building the Foundation of Peace Through Inclusive
and Sustainable Entrepreneurship to the Next Generation
Table 3
Different Minds, Different Futures Neurodiversity
as the Roots of Innovation and Peace
Table 4
Women’s Representation and the Next Chapter
of Holistic Government
Table 5
Learning from Conflict - Historical Lessons for Future Peace
Table 6
Digital Peace and Safety - Protecting Humanity from AI-Generated Deepfakes, Hate, and Exploitatio
3. Eligibility requirements
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You must be dedicated to this conference, motivated, and responsible during all activities.
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You must be enrolled in a high school, college, university, or graduate school.
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You must be able to travel from your current residence to the venue(Tokyo) and participate in the entire program.
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Having a proficient level of English is preferred, especially to be able to join academic discussions during the conference.
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Applicants should be available during the period within which the conference will be held (early to mid-August).
The applicant should have the financial means to travel to and from Tokyo during the conference.
4. Application period
Due 31st March, 2026 (11:59 pm JST)
※ The JRP application has not opened yet.
5. Application Procedures
Please read the application requirements carefully and complete the required Google Form below.
Submit it along with a digital copy of your student ID.
You can access the application form below.
6. Selection Process
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First Screening: Review of Written Applications
2. Second Screening: Interview Phase
**Applicants who pass the First Screening will have to undergo an Interview via Video Conferencing with the respective Table heads of their most preferred Table Topic.
7. Participation fee
IRP: 50,000 JPY
This participation fee covers participants' accommodation, meals, and transportation during the Main Conference. It does not cover transportation costs from your current residence to the Main Conference Location or any other costs that may arise.
***The participant will bear the cost of all other fees.
8. Schedule (tentative)
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April 4th: Result announcement on the 1st Screening will be sent via email
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May 1st: Final result announcement
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June 5-15: 1st Pre-Meeting Gathering (Online)
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June 16-30: 1st Study Session Held (Online)
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July 15-20: 2nd Study Session (Online)
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July 25-30: 3rd Study Session (Online)
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August 6th ~ 14th Main Conference (Tokyo)
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August 13th: Final Forum (Tokyo)