Indo-ASEAN-PacificNEXUS Dialogue for 2050

Applicants must be currently enrolled university or graduate students aged 18–29; high school students are not eligible. They must either hold citizenship in a country or region within the Indo-ASEAN-Pacific, or be enrolled in a university located within the region. Participants will generally represent their country or region of nationality. Applicants from outside the region who study within the Indo-ASEAN-Pacific will generally represent the country or region where their university is located, subject to case-by-case adjustments. The countries and regions shown on the site are examples and are not an exhaustive list. Please refer to the Application Guidelines for full requirements.

We recommend CEFR B2 or higher (approximately TOEIC L&R 800+, IELTS 6.0+, or TOEFL iBT 80+). Applicants who do not meet these benchmarks may still be accepted based on English ability demonstrated during the interview.

Round-trip airfare is covered for eligible overseas participants. Local transportation in Japan is self-funded. The participation fee is 15,000 JPY for overseas participants and 10,000 JPY for participants with accommodation available in Japan. Please refer to the Application Guidelines and the Terms and Conditions of Participation & Cancellation Policy for full coverage details.

Some meals are covered. Most meals are self-funded. Please refer to the Application Guidelines for full coverage details.

The program runs from February 6 through February 12, 2027, beginning with participant arrival and ending with departure. At present, all participants are expected to stay at the National Olympics Memorial Youth Center. Accommodation details are subject to change and will be updated if necessary.

The process is: 1. Application, 2. Interview Scheduling, 3. Online Interview, and 4. Results Notification. The first round is open from October 1, 2026, at 10:00 JST through October 20 at 23:59 JST. The second round is expected to open November 1 at 10:00 JST and close November 20 at 23:59 JST. The third round is expected to open December 1 at 10:00 JST and close December 20 at 23:59 JST. Apply through the Google Form and review the Application Guidelines and the Terms and Conditions of Participation & Cancellation Policy before applying.

Results will be communicated after interview scheduling and the online interview. A specific notification date is not currently listed; applicants should follow the application communications for their round.