Science for Redesigning of Science, Technology and Innovation Policy (SciREX)The Hub Institutions for Fundamental Research and Human Resource Development Program

2015 SciREX Summer Camp: Call for Student Delegates
1.Objective
As part of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology’s program of Science for theRedesigning of Science, Technology and Innovation Policy (SciREX), an annual Summer Camp will be organized
for students and faculty members from five participating institutions (the National Graduate Institute for Policy
Studies, the University of Tokyo, Hitotsubashi University, Osaka University, Kyoto University, and Kyushu
University) in order to create an environment for learning, discuss common themes, share research results, andengage in interdisciplinary exchange. Our goal is to bring together graduate students with different backgrounds
and contribute to the formation of wide-ranging networks by providing a venue and opportunity to discuss commonthemes, share research results and engage in interdisciplinary exchange.

In 2015, the University of Tokyo will organize the Summer Camp with the theme of “Bringing Science,
Technology, Innovation to the Market: From the perspectives of policy, regulation and national security.”
The camp is planned to be held in Inuyama City in Aichi Prefecture with a focus on policies to achieve scientificand technological innovation as a regional industry.

2.Outline
Date & Time:

Friday, August 21st to Sunday, August 23rd, 2015 (3days, 2nights)

Venue & Accommodation:

Meitetsu Inuyama Hotel (Inuyama City, Aichi Prefecture) [subject to change]

Number of Prospective Students from Tokyo University:

10Participants: Around 90 faculty members and students (the National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies, theUniversity of Tokyo, Hitotsubashi University, Osaka University, Kyoto University, and Kyushu University)
Prospective Participants from the University of Tokyo: Professor Hideaki Shiroyama, Professor Kan Suzuki,Associate Professor Masahiro Matsuura, Associate Professor Masaru Yarime (Graduate School of Public Policy),
Professor Shinji Suzuki (Graduate School of Engineering, Department of Aeronautics & Astronautics), Professor
Kazuyuki Motohashi, Associate Professor Sotaro Shibayama (Graduate School of Engineering, Department ofTechnology Management for Innovation)

3. Travel, Accommodation, and Meal Expenses
Roundtrip travel and accommodation expenses will be provided by the University of Tokyo.
Participants are required to pay these expenses upfront, but will be reimbursed by the University of Tokyo after
fully participating in the summer camp.
1) Travel expenses:

Travel expenses between Hongo-Sanchome Station and JR Nagoya Station(based on a roundtrip fare on the Shinkansen [a reserved seat on Nozomisuper-express])2) Accommodation expenses: 24,000 Japanese Yen (For 2 nights in a shared Japanese style room [max.
occupancy 5 persons] with 4 meals included.

Includes taxes and servicecharges.)*Room will be assigned by the STIG office.
*The room charge includes dinner on August 21st, breakfast and dinner on the 22nd, and breakfast on the 23rd.

Self-financed meals:
The fee for the social gathering on August 21st and lunch on the 22nd and 23rd should be paid by the participant.
The sum of 6,000 Japanese Yen in cash will be collected individually on the day of arrival.
*No lunch is provided on the first day, so please either have lunch in advance or bring a packed lunch with you on the bus.

4. Application procedure
Please apply tooffice (STIG@pp.u-tokyo.ac.jp) by email (using “Summer Camp” as theemail subject), specifying your graduate school or department, academic year, name, and preferred date and timeof interview. We will contact you at a later date regarding the date and time of your interview.
Application Deadline:

At noon on Friday, May 22nd, 2015

Scheduled Interview Date:

12:00-13:00 on May 27th, 28th, 29th and June 2nd*Please specify in the email if you are not available for an interview on particular dates.

5. Schedule (may be subject to change)
Day1
12:00-13:00 Assemble at JR Nagoya Station and travel by reserved bus(at this point participants will be divided into two groups)
13:00-16:30 Study tour of science, technology and innovation on the ground*Non-Japanese citizens may only take Route B due to tightened security reasons.

Route A: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Nagoya Aerospace Systems Works, Komaki Minami Plant(Tour of an aircraft factory. *Advance registration is required)
Route B: Toyota Motor Corporation Head Office(Observation of the Ha:mo mini-mobility pilot program and Toyota factory tour)
16:30-17:30 Bus to the accommodation
17:30-18:30 Orientation and icebreaking exercises
18:30

Social gatheringDay2
9:30-11:00

Keynote addresses#1: Aviation innovation policy and safety regulation reform#2: Environmental innovation through the collaboration of industry, government, and academia#3: Science, technology and innovation policy

11:00-11:20 Outline of the 5th Basic Plan for Science and Technology
11:20-11:40 Lecture on governance for science, technology, and innovation
11:40-12:00 Lecture on science, technology and society
12:00-12:20 Lecture on innovation strategies for private industries[Student workshop sessions]
12:30-14:30 Brainstorming and narrowing down of the focus and direction (lunch)
14:30-16:00 Advice sessions with faculty members (in a “speed dating” format), evidence collection,and material preparation
16:00-17:00 Interim presentation

Day3
11:00-12:00 Final presentation
12:00-13:00 Lunch (presentation review)
13:00-14:00 Feedback and awards
14:00

Adjourn

6.Inquiries
Program Office
Contact: Ms. Noe Hamaguchi or Ms. Norie Seki (STIG@pp.u-tokyo.ac.jp)