ALT The ISHR International Council will sponsor Visiting Research Fellowships for Early Career Investigators (ECI) to undertake training in new techniques/methods at local Section institutes within the host region of the World Congress in 2025. The purpose of the fellowships is to facilitate training visits for ECI to laboratories located in the World Congress host city/locale (i.e. the Japanese Section). Funding is specifically for subsidizing travel and accommodation costs. Visiting Research Fellowships will be awarded at the same rate as the stratified 2025 Travel Grants depending on the home Section of the applicant (US$500 for JPN, CHI, US$1000 for AUS, IND, SEA, and US$1500 for EUR, NAS and LAT). Lab visits should occur immediately before or after the Congress and the expected duration is at least one week. More information in https://ishrworld.org

ALT We are proud to represent all the sections of ISHR, including Japanese, Australian, European, Indian, North American, Southeast Asian, Latin American, and Chinese. This diverse representation ensures that our activities and initiatives reflect the global nature of our community. We have planned an array of exciting events for the 2025 World Congress in Nara. These will include ECI symposia, panel discussions, and career development workshops designed to equip ECIs with essential skills and knowledge. We will also host a series of networking events and social gatherings, such as the ECI social event, to foster connections between ECIs and senior investigators. Keep an eye out for these exciting opportunities, and we look forward to seeing you at the 2025 ISHR World Congress in Nara! ISHR ECI International Committee