We are pleased to announce the return of the International School on Advanced Immunology to Germany bringing together young immunologists from across the globe through a collaboration between the Immunology Frontier Research Center (IFReC) at The University of Osaka and ImmunoSensation2 at the University of Bonn.
We invite applications from PhD students and early postdocs interested in participating in this exciting educational program. The school promises to be an excellent opportunity for young immunologists to meet and learn from world-leading immunologists. Participants will also have the chance to connect with their international peers of the same generation, fostering a lasting worldwide network that will endure well beyond the duration of the school.
School Overview
- Four-day intensive course for advanced Ph.D. students and early postdocs
- Faculty of 15 outstanding immunologists
- 50 competitively selected participants
- Accommodation with full board provided to the participants
- Travel subsidies are available (up to 300 EUR for travel within Europe, up to 600 EUR for overseas travel)
- Application is free, but accepted applicants are required to pay a registration fee of 350 EUR
- Prizes will be awarded for the best presentations
Eligibility
- Ph.D. students in their final years and postdocs within three years since obtaining their Ph.D.
- Participants are required to give a poster presentation and a short oral presentation
- Participants are required to participate in the entire four-day program
- Anyone who has been accepted into any of the previous schools including the NIF Winter School on Advanced Immunology held in 2012-2020 is not eligible to apply
ABOUT
Mission Statement
The International School on Advanced Immunology started in 2022 and is jointly organized by IFReC and ImmunoSensation2. The purpose of the school is to foster young immunologists into leaders of the next generation to lead to breakthroughs in the field of immunology. The four-day intensive course provides an opportunity for 50 selected international PhD students and young postdocs to meet with a faculty of 15 world-class experts to push the frontiers of immunology and network with peers of the same generation.
We welcome young researchers from all disciplines to participate in this program. The selection process is highly competitive, and we expect participants to be highly motivated to actively participate in all of the school activities during the stimulating intensive program.
The school was rated highly by the world-class researchers who had given lectures at the previous schools and by the previous participants because of the advanced lectures and the high level of research achievements of the participants, as well as the very active interaction among the participants.
FACULTY
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SCHEDULE
November 09-14, 2026
VENUE
Awaji Yumebutai International Conference Center
Address: 1 Yumebutai, Awaji City, Hyogo 656-2306 Japan
Phone: +81-799-74-1020
Awaji Island is part of a chain of islands on the eastern side of the Seto Inland Sea, and it is the biggest island found in this body of water. Access to both Honshu and Shikoku is convenient since this island is linked to Honshu, the main island of Japan, by the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge (second longest suspension bridge in the world) and also to Shikoku by the Onaruto Bridge (Great Naruto Bridge).
ACCOMMODATION
Grand Nikko Awaji
2 Yumebutai Awaji Hyogo 656-2306 Japan
- Each student will share a room with another participant (twin room/ separate beds).
- The hotel is located next to the Awaji Yumebutai Conference Center.
- Accommodation costs will be fully covered during the program session period.
- All meals will be provided during the program.
- Please do not contact the hotel directly. Contact the School Office for hotel information.
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ORGANIZERS
Organizing Committee
Kiyoshi Takeda (Director IFReC, The University of Osaka)
Tomohiro Kurosaki (Deputy director IFReC, The University of Osaka)
Akihiko Takagi (Manager IFReC, The University of Osaka)
Gunther Hartmann (Speaker ImmunoSensation2, University of Bonn)
Waldemar Kolanus (Speaker ImmunoSensation2, University of Bonn)
Catherine Drescher (Managing Director, ImmunoSensation2, University of Bonn)
Local Committee
[Chairman]
Gunther Hartmann
[Members]
Eva Bartok
Monique Breteler
Waldemar Kolanus
Christian Kurts
Elvira Mass
Felix Meissner
Katrin Paeschke
Andreas Schlitzer
Joachim Schultze
CONTACT US
Address
3-1 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka 565-0871, Japan
Tel
+81 6 6879 4270
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Contacts
Dr. Akihiko Takagi (Manager / Scientific Program / Student Selection)
Chieko Yamashita (Travel Arrangement for Participants)