Pre-entry Registration Required
If you are planning to submit a research poster, please complete the pre-entry registration in advance.
(Please note that the pre-entry form will be available in Japanese only.)
Please provide the following information: your name, affiliation, email address, research keywords,
and your availability for a 3-minute presentation.
After completing the pre-entry registration, you will have time to carefully prepare your submission.
Please make sure to complete the final application by the deadline: June 2.
★ The link to the final application form can be found at the bottom of this page.
Details of the Final Application
①
Title of your poster
“The Wonder I'm Pursuing” (≒Your Research Theme)(Maximum: 47 Japanese characters)
We encourage titles that are more like catchy headlines you'd see in online articles or newspapers, rather than academic paper titles such as “A Consideration of...”.
Avoid overly technical terms or titles that sound too formal—such titles tend to be less engaging.
Think of a title that would make even someone outside your field pause and think, “Huh, that sounds interesting.”
You can refer to examples of research poster titles from the Center for the Promotion of Interdisciplinary Education and Research, Kyoto University, public collection for inspiration.
★ Please note: The next question will be “② Your message or question to others”.
To avoid repetition, we recommend not using titles phrased as questions like “What is...?”
Instead, a short and punchy noun phrase (a "headline-style" title) will give better balance to the overall structure.
Three Hashtags #
(What kind of person would you like to talk or collaborate with?)
Please list three types of people (researchers) you would like to have a conversation or collaborate with.
These hashtags will appear below your research title.
If the total character count of your hashtags is too long, we may only include the first one or adjust them as needed. Thank you for your understanding.
✔ Good Examples :
#PeopleWhoLovePlayingWithData #FansOfAncientJapaneseScripts #CatLovers #Bilingual
✖ Bad Examples :
#ResearchersInInformationScience #Philosophy #ChineseHistory
②
A Question I’d Like to Ask Everyone
(Up to 150 Japanese characters)
Write a question you’d like to ask fellow participants, based on your current challenges, future plans, or something you're curious about. It could be advice you’re looking for, a topic you’d like to discuss, or simply something you'd like to hear different perspectives on.
Examples:
“What do you think about...?”
“Shall we think about ... together?”
“Can you share your experience with...?”
“What kind of image do you have of...?”
★ Please make sure that your question is clearly connected to your poster title and your research theme (“The Wonder I'm Pursuing”). We often see questions that feel disconnected from the rest of the content — double-check for consistency!
③
The "Wonder" I’m Pursuing
(250-300 Japanese characters)
What “wonder” are you pursuing? Write down the core question or theme that lies at the heart of your research as a “wonder.”
For example:
"That philosopher talks about everything, but why doesn’t he touch upon...?"
"This physical phenomenon seems impossible. Why does it happen?"
"We have microscopes with such high resolution, but why can’t we create micro-sized strength analysis devices?"
"Why do people line up in queues?"
By writing about “wonders,” our goal is to avoid the appearance of a general “introduction to research” or "explanation of research themes”. Research introductions tend to be more specialized, but “wonders” are rooted in feelings, thoughts, original sensations, and original experiences before becoming specialized. It is more open, more flexible, and easier for the reader to ask questions than a research introduction. In this way, we aim to break down barriers between disciplines.
▶︎For Those with Problem-Solving Themes:
For example, by focusing on the background and history of the issue, such as asking, "Why did humanity face this challenge in the first place?" you can shift the focus to the fundamental question (wonder) underlying the theme, which can make it easier to write about.
In this 3Questions project, the focus is not just on the importance of "solving" the issue, but also on understanding why the issue you want to tackle exists as a "problem" in the first place. By posing this question to a wide audience, the goal is to deepen your awareness of your own issues and problems on a more fundamental level. To clarify, this project isn’t only about asking the methodological "HOW" of solving problems, but also about asking, "I see this as a problem—what about you?" The purpose is to gather valuable feedback on the direction of your own research theme.
Additionally, you might want to delve into your personal background and experiences that led you to focus on this particular question. Why did you choose to solve this specific issue? What drives you, and what is the "wonder" or "question" that propels you forward?
▶ For those who are serious natural scientists and find it difficult to write for other fields or for the general public:
Indeed, having seen many posters, I’ve noticed that those overloaded with technical jargon or requiring too much background knowledge often fail to resonate with audiences from other fields, resulting in fewer sticky notes. After one year of the project, a materials physics researcher reflected, "I should have written it in a clearer way," but that’s not the point. Of course, there are technical strategies, like avoiding jargon, but "writing clearly" or "communicating effectively" is the job of a science communicator, not a researcher. Researchers should focus on connecting their research theme with society. This is not about writing something "useful" or "beneficial to society."
Your theme (the "wonder" you’re pursuing) should be something that anyone, regardless of their field, would find intriguing! With this certainty, you should focus on conveying the excitement and fascination you feel about your research. Again, it's not about explaining the details of your research, but rather about sharing the wonder and excitement you experience in your work. The goal is for the poster’s readers to think, "I may not understand all the details, but this phenomenon is certainly intriguing, and it's fascinating that such wonders exist in nature." This is about connecting your personal curiosity with the broader curiosity of humanity.
★Important★
Even if it's not your current research theme, you can also submit a "wonder" in the form of something like, "I thought of this idea (even though it’s outside my field)—would anyone like to work on it together?" The goal is to encourage people who find it interesting to join, fostering the creation of projects and collaborative research.
④
What I Have Done So Far and What I Am About to Do
(250-300 Japanese characters)
What I Have Done So Far and What I Am About to Do Regarding the "Wonder"
Please briefly mention your past and current research activities, touching on any precedent or similar research. Describe the historical, academic, and contemporary significance of the question and your current position in relation to it. (250-300 Japanese characters)
Submission of the Image
● Whether it is a drawing, photo, painting, or CG, it’s fine. However, it should be an abstract "image that conveys the atmosphere" rather than a figure or chart for a paper. So, illustrations like PowerPoint slides or graphs are not acceptable. Generally, text on images is also not allowed. If text is included, the organizing committee will handle trimming or partial deletion.
● Please try to choose an image that is related to your research theme. Images that are seemingly unrelated but actually have connections may not be conveyed well to viewers who only glance at it.
● There is often a tendency to use many photos of the sky, sea, and landscapes. Try to be more creative!
● The organizing committee will insert the poster number into the image (see example below).
(Size and File Weight)
● The image should be in landscape A4 size, with approximately 5cm at the bottom cut off for the title and hashtag area. The organizing committee will trim as necessary, so you can submit the image in A4 landscape form (aspect ratio).
● Before submitting, please make sure the file size is below 3MB by using the image compression website below: → Image Compression Site: https://squoosh.app/ (refer to the tutorial for usage). It's more effective to reduce the image size by changing the dimensions (e.g., making the width under 1000px) rather than relying solely on compression.
● Please name the file as your full name in Roman letters, with the last name first and separated by an underscore. Example: yamada_taro.jpg.
Note: The responsibility for the use of the image lies with the submitter. Please be careful regarding portrait rights and copyright when using images of celebrities or cartoon characters.
★ The image upload section is available within the final application form below.
Final Application Period:
(Please note that the application form will be available in Japanese only.)
April 1 – June 2, 2025 (noon JST)
You can modify your content after submitting the form if you do so before the deadline
(click on “Edit Response” in the auto-response email after answering the Google Form)
Notice:
This project accepts poster submissions on a first-come, first-served basis without a review process. However, if the Interdisciplinary Promotion Committee of the International Institute for Advanced Studies—under the initiative “Developing and Practicing Methods for Interdisciplinary Co-Creation Toward a Sustainable and Resilient Society”—determines that the content or image is academically inappropriate, particularly in light of public research funding standards such as KAKENHI, the submission may be rejected and the applicant will be notified accordingly.
申請に関するFAQ
2025/03/10記載 （必要に応じて、順次追記）
Q1. 申請できる研究テーマは一つだけですか？
はい。研究者１名につき１つとさせていただいております。
Q2. ポスターの前での発表はナシですか？
はい。ポスターの前に立って発表いただく必要はありません。３Min.プレゼンは、会場中央のグループセッションエリアで行います。プレゼン資料は、掲示頂いたポスターですので、プレゼン用に何か資料をご用意いただく必要はありません。
Q３. ずっと会場にいないといけないのですか？
いいえ。期間中、いつでもご都合のよいときにお立ち寄りください。ご自身のポスターに貼られた付箋紙を読み、また、他の研究ポスターにぜひともコメントを残し、対話を楽しんでいただければと思います。
なお、研究ポスターを申請し、プレゼンの日程も決めたものの、どうしても都合により会場に出向くことができなくなった場合もあるかと思いますが、それは致し方なしと考えております。
Q４. たくさん付箋紙が付くポスターとつかない付箋紙があるのではないかと不安なのですが。
これは悩ましい質問ですが、一つは、やはり専門性の深度に依存すると思われます。あまりに細かな問いは、他分野にはその背景がつかみにくいので、なかなか響くことは難しい。ですので、少しメタな視点にて、抽象度をあげてあなたのテーマの「問い」をお書きになるといいかと思われます。
または、その研究テーマの（問い）を生んだ動機のほう、まさに、その研究テーマをやるに至った最初の「不思議」について書くことで共感を呼びやすいと思われます。その「不思議」は、専門分化する手前の感情とも言え、それゆえに、分野や組織を超えて響くことが多々あります。
Q５. 申請内容はこのテーマでよいか、相談したいです。
はい、よろこんで！ 事前申し込みフォームに相談のための欄がありますので、相談事項をご記入ください。
Q６. 事前エントリーし、本申請に申し込みました。採択の結果はいつ来ますか？
１００名先着制なので、事前エントリー頂き、１００名に達していなければ、即採択となります。
ただし、本ページに下記のように記載しているとおり、
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本事業では、掲載審査なしに先着順にてポスターの投稿を受け付けますが、国際高等研究所「持続可能でレジリエントな社会実現に向けた学際共創の方法の開発と実践研究」通称；学際推進委員会にて、科研費等の公的な研究助成金の在り方を念頭におきつつ学術として不適切と思われる内容、画像と判断された場合は、掲載不可の通知をさせていただきます。
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という点は、ご了承ください。
Q７. 共同研究者はどう列挙したらいいですか？
今回の企画は匿名制にて、研究ポスターには研究者の記名はありません。ただ、企画後に作成する冊子には、代表者１名のお名前とご所属を記載することになってます。（紙面上のスペース的に、１名しか載せられない）
なお、その場合、共同研究者がいることを表現するために、例えば、山田太郎、他。といったように記載しようかと思っております。
Q８. この企画にポスター掲示したことは業績になりますか？
それは、研究テーマを申請いただいた御本人のお考えによるかと思いますが、研究ポスターを掲示し、プレゼンをしたことは事実ですので、業績欄に「全国３Questionsー◯◯地区編ー 2025年◯月◯日（会場：◯◯大学百周年時計台記念館２F）にて演題「◯◯◯」ポスター発表」という記載はできると思います。なお、企画後に作成する冊子には、ポスター掲示者のお名前、ご所属なども掲載する計画です。ただし、よくある学会講演集のようなフォーマットではなく、もっとポップで思わず誰でもが読んでみたくなるような雑誌のようなものにしたいと考えていますので、その点は、ご了承ください。