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News: The Department of School Education & Literacy (DoSEL), Ministry of Education (MoE), today flagged off a group of students participating in the Sakura Science Programme 2026 at a ceremony held at NCERT, New Delhi.
About Sakura Science Programme 2026
- The Sakura Science Exchange Program invites young minds from Asia and around the world to Japan for short-term cultural and scientific exchanges.
- Aim: It aims to deepen scientific curiosity, foster international collaboration, and introduce participants to Japan’s cutting-edge research and technology.
- Also known as: Japan Asia Youth Exchange Program in Science
- Implemented by: Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST)
- Launched in: 2014
- Under the programme, students are invited to Japan for one week to experience the country’s advanced science and technology ecosystem and its rich cultural heritage.
- Eligibility Criteria: Students, researchers and others engaged in science and technology who are 40 years old or younger from all countries and regions are invited.
- Individuals cannot apply directly to the program. Participants must be nominated by their home institution in coordination with a host organization in Japan.
