Greetings from Heidelberg Center for American Studies (HCA)!

The Spring Academy on American History, Culture & Politics is an annual, one-week interdisciplinary conference for PhD candidates at the Heidelberg Center for American Studies (HCA). It welcomes early-stage researchers in American Studies for an exciting cross-disciplinary and intercultural dialogue. Every year the HCA invites twenty outstanding doctoral candidates from diverse academic disciplines to Heidelberg to present their dissertation projects in the field of American Studies. Participants prepare a twenty-minute presentation of their research projects, which is followed by a forty-minute discussion session.

We are pleased to inform you that the application for Spring Academy 2026, Ph.D. Conference on American Studies Program is now open for Universitas Gadjah Mada students.

 

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Program Information

 

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

• The Heidelberg Center for American Studies (HCA) invites applications for its annual Spring Academy on American Culture, Economics, Geography, History, Literature, Politics, and Religion to be held from March 23-27, 2026.
• The conference venue is the HCA’s Curt and Heidemarie Engelhorn Palais, located in the center of Heidelberg’s old town, within short walking distance to restaurants, bars, and Heidelberg’s main tourist attractions.
• During the conference week twenty participants present their PhD projects, thematically arranged into ten panels according to the field of study and academic discipline. Presentations are scheduled for each day.
• Participants are requested to prepare a 20-minute presentation, which will be followed by 40 minutes of discussion. In addition, there will be several workshops held by experts from different fields of American Studies as well as a panel discussion at the end of the conference.
• A detailed program will be sent to the participants in early March.

 

ELIGIBILITY

• PhD candidates from around the world with a project in one of the fields of American Studies (history, literature, cultural studies, law, political science, religious studies, economics, musicology, sociology, and geography) may apply to the HCA Spring Academy.
• Participants have presented projects on gender, identity, immigration, international relations, the Cold War, slavery, literature, and the history of sports, among other topics.
• Though PhD students in all stages of progress can benefit from the Spring Academy, we especially recommend it to applicants who have already done their research and are at the beginning of their writing phase, as they can profit the most from the conference.

 

TRAVEL FUND

• There is a small travel fund available to cover travel expenses for participants registered and residing in developing and soft-currency countries. HCA does not accept applications for the travel fund that do not meet these requirements!
• Scholarship applicants will need to document the necessity for financial aid and explain how they plan to cover any potentially remaining expenses.
• If you are applying for our travel fund, please find the application form and send it in together with your application form. Additionally, there is a recommendation form which needs to be filled out by your doctoral advisor. The completed recommendation form needs to be submitted within the application deadline by your doctoral advisor to our coordinators.

 

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

• Application Form
• Travel Fund Application Form

 

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

1. Apply directly to Heidelberg Center for American Studies (HCA). Kindly refer to Application Information Website
2. The deadline is 15 November 2025.
3. The FINAL decision is from Heidelberg Center for American Studies (HCA).

 

IMPORTANT NOTES

• In the meantime, the students are required to keep the hard file of all documents until further notice by the Office of International Affairs.
• In case the faculty could not provide the letter of enrollment and nomination during this period, the official nomination through email from the faculty is acceptable. The official nomination could be delivered to head-oia@ugm.ac.id (cc to scholarship@ugm.ac.id)

 

CONSULTATION INFO

If you have any questions regarding this program, you can contact us in OIA’s office hour:

• Instagram: @oiaugm
• Email: scholarship@ugm.ac.id

Virtual consultation: https://ugm.id/AppointmentOIAUGM  

 

Greetings from the Hitachi Global Foundation!

The Hitachi Global Foundation originates to five foundations established with a strong will of former executives of Hitachi, Ltd., including the Society for the Promotion of Technology in Japan established in 1967 by Chikara Kurata who was the second President of Hitachi, Ltd., and the other four were founded by Kenichiro Komai, the third President, and Kamejiro Takeuchi, former Vice President. Cherishing the original philosophy, each of the five foundations contributed to society for over 40 years with programs in the fields of home upbringing, youth development, promotion of science and technology, awareness-raising of environmental conservation, and support for human development in Asia.

We are pleased to inform you that the application for Hitachi Young Leaders Initiative (HYLI) 2026 is now open for Universitas Gadjah Mada students.

 

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ABOUT THE PROGRAM

• In its 18^th run, The Hitachi Young Leaders Initiative (HYLI) 2026 once again becomes a launchpad for Asia’s brightest students to make their mark on the future. From May 24–29, 2026 in Cebu, Philippines, HYLI will gather outstanding delegates from 8 Asian countries: Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, and Japan. These delegates will engage in powerful conversations with their peers, leaders in government, business, academia, and beyond.

 

OFFERED OPPORTUNITY

This five-day leadership program offers selected delegates the opportunity to:

• Further develop the delegate’s perception and understanding of regional and global issues that impact society
• Encourage Asian solidarity among potential young leaders by addressing regional challenges together
• Promote cross-cultural understanding through education, common activities, and shared experiences
• Create a platform for the exchange of views from different perspectives
• Provide a network for potential future Asian leaders.

 

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

1. Apply directly to The Hitachi Global Foundation. Kindly refer to Application Form.
2. The deadline is 28 November 2025.
3. The FINAL decision is from The Hitachi Global Foundation.

 

IMPORTANT NOTES

• In the meantime, the students are required to keep the hard file of all documents until further notice by the Office of International Affairs.
• In case the faculty could not provide the letter of enrollment and nomination during this period, the official nomination through email from the faculty is acceptable. The official nomination could be delivered to head-oia@ugm.ac.id (cc to scholarship@ugm.ac.id)

 

CONSULTATION INFO

If you have any questions regarding this program, you can contact us in OIA’s office hour:

• WhatsApp: +62 812-1888-7818 (WA)
• Email: scholarship@ugm.ac.id

Virtual consultation: https://ugm.id/AppointmentOIAUGM  

Faculty of Engineering UGM in collaboration with Vocational College UGM proudly present International Conference on Sustainable Energy (ICoSE 2025): Toward Energy Transition and Net-Zero Emission.

This event also involves international partners, namely the University of Chile (Chile) and UiTM Sarawak Branch (Malaysia), and is supported by CAS-ANSO (Chinese Academy of Sciences-Alliance of International Science Organizations).

The conference is driven by the urgent global need to accelerate the transition to clean energy and achieve the target of net-zero emissions by 2050, in line with global commitments such as the Paris Agreement. Indonesia, as a developing country with abundant natural resources, has a strategic role in this effort. Therefore, this conference serves as an important platform for academics, policymakers, industry players, and civil society to discuss innovative and sustainable energy solutions.

Through this conference, it is expected to achieve cross-sectoral synergy in supporting sustainable development, promoting green investment, and strengthening Indonesia’s role in the global discourse on energy and the environment.

Find out more about this event below.

 

Date and Venue

Date: November 6-7, 2025
Venue: (updated location) TILC Sekolah Vokasi (SV) UGM, Yogyakarta, Indonesia

 

Important Dates

• Submission Deadline: 8 September 2025 extended to 30 September 2025
• Notification: 22 Sept 2025 extended to 5 October 2025
• Registration: 23 September – 28 October 2025

 

Topic Clusters

• Fair Energy Transition through Upstream & Downstream Innovation
• Just Energy Transition & Regional Development
• Biodiversity & Net-Zero Emission Agenda
• Technology Mastery for Renewable Energy Transition

 

Fee

• Presenter: IDR 3.500.000 / USD 215
• Workshop and Participants: IDR 1.500.000 / USD 100

Benefits

• Accepted papers will be published by Springer Nature, indexed in Web of Science (WoS).
• Awards for Best Paper & Best Presenter!

 

Information and Contact

For more information about this event, please contact:

• Submission Link: ugm.id/icosespringer
• Info: ft.ugm.ac.id/icose
• Email: icose@ugm.ac.id
• WhatsApp: ‪+62816657133‬ (Public Relation @sv_ugm)

Greetings from Germany!

The aim of this call is to establish and develop international partnerships in the field of research, development and innovation. These will enable closer cooperation in research on global challenges and possible solutions, the harnessing of innovative potential and the advancement of bio-based solutions for global challenges such as climate change, food security, protection of the environment and conservation of resources, etc.). Aspects such as technological sovereignty, added economic value and the creation of jobs for societal prosperity must be taken into account in these efforts.

We are pleased to inform you that the application for Bioeconomy International 2026 from Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR) is now open for Universitas Gadjah Mada students.

 

Program Fact Sheet

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ABOUT THE PROGRAM 

• Funding will be provided for research, development and innovation projects (R&D&I projects),
• The selected projects will be in addition to the BMFTR’s national activities in support of the bioeconomy and constitute an additional contribution towards achieving the funding objectives of the National Bioeconomy Strategy. The results from the funded project may only be used in the Federal Republic of Germany or the European Economic Area, Switzerland and the partner countries of the funded projects.

 

ELIGIBILITY

The collaborative projects to be funded must address research building block 6 “Global research collaborations” as well as at least one of the three other building blocks for research funding mentioned in the strategy:

1. Biological knowledge as the key to the bioeconomy;
2. Converging technologies and cross-disciplinary collaboration (digitalization, artificial intelligence, nanotechnology, automation, miniaturization, etc.);
3. Transfer into application (value creation networks, etc.).

The funded collaborative projects must relate to at least one of the following thematic areas:

1. Sustainable bioprocesses for industry
2. Novel bioeconomy products

The project goal should contribute to at least one of the three basic requirements of the Bioeconomy Strategy:

1. Fossil-based products or processes will be replaced or completely new bio-based solutions will be created.
2. Resource efficiency will be increased for example by the utilization of residues, cascade use or circularity.
3. Greenhouse gas emissions will be reduced to a lower level than generated by the current state of the art.

 

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

• Project Information/Proposal
• CV
• Financial Statement

 

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

1. Apply directly to Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR). Kindly refer to Application Guidelines.
2. The deadline is 18 November 2025 [01.00 PM ECT].
3. The FINAL decision is from Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR).

 

CONSULTATION INFO

If you have any questions regarding this program, you can contact us in OIA’s office hour:

• WhatsApp: +62 812-1888-7818 (WA)
• Email: scholarship@ugm.ac.id

Virtual consultation: https://ugm.id/AppointmentOIAUGM  

Greetings from Japan!

Global Joint Education Center for Science and Technology (GJEC) of Graduate School of Science and Technology (GSST), Kumamoto University, has been organizing ICAST annually since 2008 to promote international exchanges among students and to development cooperation in research and education with overseas partner universities. As ICAST is organized and managed mostly by students, it gives a great opportunity for them to foster their leadership and communication skills in the international setting as well as to gain better understanding of their research.

We are pleased to inform you that ICAST 2025 is now calling for papers for Universitas Gadjah Mada students.

 

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Program Flyer

 

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

• Date :  November 26-27, 2025.

– Academic Sessions: November 26-27
– Excursion: November 28 (details will be announced later)

• Venue : College of Science and Engineering, NCYU

 

SESSION

• Research Session:

Graduate and undergraduate students will give a presentation on their research data in the following fields. Oral sessions only.

• 1. Mathematics
  2. Physics
  3. Chemistry
  4. Earth and Environments
  5. Biological Sciences
  6. Applied Chemistry
  7. Materials Science and Engineering
  8. Mechanical System Engineering
  9. Applied Mathematics
  10. Computer Science
  11. Electrical Engineering
  12. Civil and Environmental Engineering
  13. Architecture
  14. Multidisciplinary

 

• General Session:

Undergraduate students and high school students will give a presentation on their projects related to topics on SDGs in the fields of science and engineering. Oral presentations only.

 

INFO SESSION

 

• Date: December 11 Thursday, 2025
• Venue: Offline (in Taiwan) and Onlline
• More Information

 

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

1. Apply directly to Kumamoto University. Kindly refer to the website attached.
2. The deadline is 12 September 2025. Early application is strongly encouraged.
3. The FINAL decision is from Kumamoto University.

 

CONSULTATION INFO

If you have any questions regarding this program, you can contact us in OIA’s office hour:

• WhatsApp: +62 812-1888-7818 (WA)
• Email: scholarship@ugm.ac.id

Virtual consultation: https://ugm.id/AppointmentOIAUGM  

Greetings from Singapore!

Sustainable Asia Conference (SAC2025) is a peer-reviewed academic conference convened by the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) and hosted by its School of Business. Designed for scholars committed to advancing sustainability research with applied impact, the conference provides a rigorous platform to address Asia’s most pressing sustainability challenges.

We are pleased to inform you that the application for Sustainable Asia Conference (SAC2025) is now open for Universitas Gadjah Mada students.

 

SAC2025 conference webpage

Program Flyer

 

ABOUT THE PROGRAM 

• The conference theme, “Building a Resilient Asia: Innovating through Infrastructure, People, and Finance”, aligns closely with SUSS’s mission to create positive societal impact through education, research, and service.
• Strongly encourage submissions for presentations and posters.
• The conference brings together researchers, practitioners, and thought leaders to explore actionable insights and innovations driving sustainability across Asia.

 

EVENT SPEAKER

• Professor Benjamin Horton, Chair Professor of Earth Science Dean, School of Energy and the Environment, City University of Hong Kong.
• Ms Eu-Lin Fang, Partner & Sustainability and Climate Change Practice Leader, PwC Singapore Asia Pacific Centre for Sustainability Excellence Lead, Asia Pacific Financial Services Sustainability Leader.
• Professor Xin (Simba) CHANG, Professor of Finance, Associate Dean (Research), Nanyang Business School, Nanyang Technological University.

 

DATE AND VENUE

• Venue: Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre
• Date: October 29 to 30, 2025

 

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

1. Apply directly to Singapore University of Social Sciences. Kindly refer to the Submission Guidelines. 
2. The deadline is 01 August 2025.
3. The FINAL decision is from Singapore University of Social Sciences. 

 

CONSULTATION INFO

If you have any questions regarding this program, you can contact us in OIA’s office hour:

• WhatsApp: +62 812-1888-7818 (WA)
• Email: scholarship@ugm.ac.id

Virtual consultation: https://ugm.id/AppointmentOIAUGM  

Greetings from Malaysia!

The ASEAN Student Forum 2025 (ASF25) is a premier five-day international event that gathers outstanding youth leaders and intellectuals from ASEAN nations and its Plus Six partners (China, Japan, South Korea, India, Australia, and New Zealand). Organized by the UTP-ASEAN Student Association (UTP-ASA), the forum serves as a platform to promote regional unity and nurture a shared sense of ASEAN identity.

We are pleased to inform you that the application for ASEAN Student Forum 2025 is now open for Universitas Gadjah Mada students.

 

Fact Sheet

 

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

• With the theme “Youth Perspectives on ASEAN 2025: Building An Inclusive And Sustainable Future”, this event will bring together students from across ASEAN region and its Plus Six countries (China, Japan, the Republic of Korea, India, Australia, and New Zealand) to share ideas, showcase culture, and build strong regional connections.

 

DATE AND VENUE

• Event Date    : 28^th September – 4^th October 2025
• Venue              : Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP), Malaysia

 

ELIGIBILITY

1. Undergraduate students (S1) or Graduate students (S2/S3)
2. Enrolled in Universitas Gadjah Mada during the program
3. Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
4. Be proficient in English

 

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

1. Official Academic Transcript
2. English Language Proficiency 
3. Letter of Enrollment from Faculty
4. Letter of Nomination from Faculty (addressed to the Head of Office of International Affairs UGM)
5. Letter of Recommendation from the Academic Advisor
6. Curriculum Vitae
7. Motivation Letter
8. Colored Copy of Passport
9. Confirmation Letter of Participation (download) 
10. Passport Size Photo 

 

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

• Submit the application to UGM International Exposure Application Form: http://ugm.id/IntExposureApplication, and UTP-ASEAN Student Association Form: Registration Link no later than 10 September 2025.

 

IMPORTANT NOTES 

• In the meantime, the students are required to keep the hard file of all documents until further notice by the Office of International Affairs.
• Due to the limited slots, early registration is strongly encouraged.

 

CONSULTATION INFO

If you have any questions regarding this program, you can contact us in OIA’s office hour:

• WhatsApp: +62 812-1888-7818 (WA)
• Email: scholarship@ugm.ac.id

Virtual consultation: https://ugm.id/AppointmentOIAUGM  

 

 

Greetings from the World Youth Leadership Conference (WYLC)!

 

We are pleased to share an exciting opportunity for Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) students to participate in the World Youth Leadership Conference 2025, which will take place on August 14–15, 2025, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Organized by the World Youth Leadership Conference and the American Institute of Technology (AIT), USA, this international event aims to empower the next generation of global leaders through intensive leadership development and international exposure.

Why Join WYLC 2025?

• Leadership Development: Participate in hands-on workshops on communication, critical thinking, innovation, entrepreneurship, and global citizenship.

• Certificate of Leadership: Earn a globally recognized certificate from the American Institute of Technology (AIT), USA.

• Global Networking: Connect with young leaders, professionals, and changemakers from over 50 countries.

• International Recognition: Represent UGM on a global stage and gain exposure to an international audience.

• Cultural Exchange: Experience Dubai’s vibrant culture and build cross-cultural understanding and adaptability.

• Skill Enhancement: Improve soft skills such as leadership, teamwork, innovation, and problem-solving through real-world simulations.

• Professional Profile Boost: Strengthen your résumé and academic portfolio for future career and graduate school opportunities.

• Institutional Recognition: Universities with impactful participants will receive certificates and international recognition through WYLC’s platforms.

Scholarship Opportunity

To make this opportunity more accessible, scholarship seats are being offered specifically for UGM students. These scholarships are intended to eliminate financial barriers and ensure that outstanding candidates can participate in this life-changing experience.

Event Details:

• Event: World Youth Leadership Conference (WYLC) 2025

• Date: August 14–15, 2025

• Venue: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

• Official Website: https://wylconference.com/

 

We encourage UGM students with a passion for leadership, innovation, and global change to apply and make the most of this unique opportunity.

Greetings from Turkey!

Within the scope of ‘2025 Year of the Family’, Kırıkkale University, Türkiye, will host the International Family Studies Congress on 23 – 25 October 2025. This congress serves as an academic platform for researchers and graduate students to exchange insights and findings on various aspects of family studies.

 

Congress Themes

• Family in Disasters
• Family and Addiction
• Family and Environment
• Family and Child
• Family and Values Education
• Family and Education
• Family and Economy
• Family and Disability
• Family and Migration
• Family and Spirituality
• Family and Media
• Family and Mental Health
• Family and Art
• Family and Sport
• Family and Technology
• Family and Society
• Family Law
• Family Policies
• Family Health
• Urban-Culture and Family
• Family and Society
• Positive Parenting

 

• Presentation Formats: In-person, online, or video recording
• Publication: Accepted papers will be considered for journal articles or book chapters

 

International Family Studies Congress – Strong Family Strong Society

 

For UGM academics and students interested in participating, visit the official congress website: familycongress.kku.edu.tr

 

Don’t miss this opportunity to share your research and build international networks in family studies!

Greetings from India!

Universitas Gadjah Mada invites students, faculty, and researchers to participate in the International Conference on Building Future through Humanities and Technology: Sustainable Development Goals and Local Action (ICONSDG 2025). This prestigious event will be held on 28 February – 1 March 2025 at PSIT College of Higher Education, Kanpur, India.

 

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About the Conference

ICONSDG 2025 will address global challenges such as climate change, poverty, inequality, and environmental degradation by exploring innovative solutions and strategies. Participants will benefit from keynote speeches by distinguished international and Indian delegates, panel discussions, and networking opportunities. Key themes include managerial sustainability, technological sustainability, and social inclusion.

 

Contribute and Participate

UGM encourages faculty members and students to contribute to this conference through research papers or student poster presentations.

• Offline Presentation: Present your work in person at the conference.
• Online Presentation: For those unable to attend in person, online presentations are available. Meeting links will be shared with registered participants prior to the event.

This is a valuable opportunity to enrich your knowledge, contribute to sustainable development practices, and expand the existing body of literature.

 

Important Dates

• Registration Opens: 26 September 2024
• Abstract Submission Deadline: 1 December 2024
• Abstract Acceptance Notification: 10 December 2024
• Full Paper Submission Deadline: 15 January 2025
• Full Paper Acceptance Notification: 28 January 2025
• Conference Dates: 28 February – 1 March 2025

 

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

1. Abstract/ Paper submission via conference@psitche.ac.in
2. Please apply directly via this link.
3. The FINAL decision is from PSIT College Higher Education.

 

IMPORTANT NOTES

• In the meantime, the students are required to keep the hard file of all documents until further notice by the Office of International Affairs.
• In case the faculty could not provide the letter of enrollment and nomination during this period, the official nomination through email from the faculty is acceptable. The official nomination could be delivered to head-oia@ugm.ac.id (cc to scholarship@ugm.ac.id