IIT Hyderabad Announces Japan India Research Symposium; Check Dates, Registration Fee and Opportunities

• IIT Hyderabad will play host to the 2nd JIGER International Symposium on November 25-26

Telangana: IIT Hyderabad will host the 2nd International Symposium on the Japan-India Global Education and Research Center (JIGER) as part of increasing academic collaboration between India and Japan. The event will be held at IIT Hyderabad’s Convention Centre in Telangana on 25th and 26th November 2026 in conjunction with Shimane University in Japan.

The event will provide an opportunity for academics, researchers, faculty members, students and industry to share their research. The event is funded by Japan’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) with support from their Inter-University Exchange Project. This will run from FY2025 to FY2029. There is a registration cost of ₹1,500 inclusive of 18% GST. This must be completed by 7th November 2026. Students, researchers, faculty members and professionals should check requirements for registration.

JIGER International Symposium 2026 Key Information

The 2nd International Symposium with focus on research sharing, collaboration and opportunities for students and scholars to engage with Japanese academic institutions.

This is a great opportunity to share research, review milestones and establish new academic collaborations between India and Japan.

What Will Happen at the JIGER Symposium?

The following will happen during the symposium:

Poster Presentations

Students, researchers and faculty members will be able to present their research through poster presentations. This will encourage discussion and knowledge sharing.

Those wishing to present posters should visit the organisers for information on how to submit your presentation. There is no information provided on the format of abstracts or size of posters.

Live Demonstration of Advanced Research Equipment

There will be a practical element to the Symposium with live demonstrations on advanced scientific equipment such as Raman spectroscopy, Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM).

This will give students the opportunity to understand how the specialist equipment works in practice. This can be particularly useful for those pursuing studies in materials science, engineering, physics and related fields.

Opportunities to Study and Research at Shimane University

There will be a specific session focusing on academic and research opportunities available in Japan. This will give students and researchers information on what opportunities are available in Japan.

There is no information provided on what scholarships are available, requirements for admission or funding. Participants will have the opportunity to tour the campus and research centres at IIT Hyderabad.

How is JIGER Increasing Academic Collaboration Between India and Japan?

The Japan-India Global Education and Research Center aims to increase collaboration between the two countries. This is done through the MEXT Inter-University Exchange Project. Shimane University created the JIGER collaboration in January 2026 to increase education, research and human resource development between Japan and India. IIT Hyderabad has also formed a research collaboration with Shimane University, including a Joint Centre of Excellence.

The collaboration comes after previous academic engagement between the two institutions. IIT Hyderabad’s official Japan Desk mentioned that they attended the kick-off symposium for JIGER on 27th-28th February 2026. This was held at Shimane University and included presentations on research and discussions on collaboration opportunities. The delegation was led by the Director, Prof. B. S. Murty. The second symposium will give another opportunity to bring researchers and academics together at the Indian campus.

Contact Details for Participants

Those wishing to register should check the full registration form and payment details.

• India coordination: shourya@msme.iith.ac.in
• Japan coordination: jiger@office.shimane-u.ac.jp

Students, faculty and researchers can contact the appropriate contact for clarification.

Why the 2nd JIGER Symposium is Important for Students and Researchers

International academic collaborations can provide many opportunities outside of traditional conferences. This allows researchers to share ideas, look at potential collaborative projects and develop professional relationships. Students will benefit from the poster presentations, research equipment demonstrations and information on study opportunities in Japan.

Faculty members and institutions will benefit from the ability to discuss collaborative research. IIT Hyderabad and Shimane University will bring together the JIGER community on 25th-26th November. This will be an important opportunity to increase academic engagement between the institutions. Those interested should check the registration requirements and complete by 7th November.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What is the date for the 2nd International Symposium of JIGER?

The second JIGER International Symposium will be held on November 25-26, 2026 at IIT Hyderabad, Telangana.

Q2. What are the names of the institutions organising the JIGER Symposium 2026?

The symposium is organized by IIT Hyderabad in collaboration with Shimane University, Japan.

Q3. What is the cost of registration for the JIGER Symposium 2026?

The registration fee is ₹1,500, plus 18% GST.

Q4. What is the deadline for registration for the JIGER International Symposium?

The deadline for registration is November 7, 2026. Participants are encouraged to register in advance as seats are limited.

Q5. Who is eligible to participate in the JIGER Symposium?

The symposium is open to academics, students and professionals from the industry. Poster presentations are open to students, researchers and faculty members.

Q6. What research instruments will be shown during the symposium?

The programme mentions live demonstrations of Raman Spectroscopy, TEM and SEM.

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