Application Guidelines
The 71th International Student Conference
(Both JRP and IRP)
Application Period: Due August 3th, 2025 (11:59 pm JST*)
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
*JST (Japan Standard Time) is GMT+9
*Japanese residents, including foreign nationals studying at Japanese Universities (JRP)
*International Students traveling to Japan and will need visa assistance (IRP)
1. Annual Theme of ISC70
“Designing Our Future”
2. Table Topics
The list below includes the major Table table topics that ISC70 will be centered on. For more details, please visit here
Table 1
Co-creating Cultures for the Future
What do we need to do for diverse cultures to resonate and co-create cultures for the future?
Table 2
The Future of Community and Mobility
What is a community where we can live as we are?
Table 3
Necessities of Life- Food, Clothing, and Shelter
What do we need to do to realize a future where everyone has access to food, clothing, and shelter ?
Table 4
Learning and Playing
What should humans learn in the era of AI?
Table 5
Peace, Human Security, and Dignity
What do we do to realize a world where discrimination is eliminated and people respect each other?
Table 6
The Future of Earth and Biodiversity
What do we do to preserve the earth for future generations with abundant and diverse life?
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 college, university, or graduate school.
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You must be able to travel from your current residence to the venue(Osaka) 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 (mid to late August).
Applicant should have the financial means to travel to and from Osaka during the conference.
4. Application period
Due 3th August, 2025 (11:59 pm JST)
※We would close it as soon as we reach the capacity.
5. Application Procedures
Please read the application requirements carefully and fill in the required Google Form provided 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
JRP: 60,000 JPY
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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~ June 5th: Result announcement on the 1st Screening will be sent via email
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July - August: Study & Cultural Exchange Sessions (online)
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August 23 ~ 30th Main Conference (offline)
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August 31 th: Final Forum (offline)