HU Launched First Support Program for Faculty Dispatch to International Organizations in FY2024

Hiroshima University launched "the Support Program for Dispatching Young Faculty Members to International Organizations" in FY2024.
This program was established as part of the IDEC Institute’s mission to “develop human resources capable of contributing to international cooperation.” It aims to support the dispatch of young faculty members from Hiroshima University to international organizations and other relevant institutions, with the goal of fostering individuals who will enhance the social impact of academic research and elevate the international presence of both Hiroshima University and Japan as a whole.
In this inaugural year, two faculty members were selected and dispatched under the program.

■ Overview of the Dispatched Faculty Members (FY2024)
◆ Dr. Takamichi Asakura
Affiliation: Associate Professor (Special Appointment), IDEC Institute for International Collaboration
Dispatch Period: January 18 – February 17, 2025
Host Organization: Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO),
Regional Centre for Higher Education and Development (RIHED)
(Country: Thailand)

◆ Dr. Minju Kim
Affiliation: Associate Professor, Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Dispatch Period: February 3 – March 7, 2025
Host Organization: International Institute for the Unification of Private Law (UNIDROIT)
(Country: Italy)

■ Reports and FY2025 Application Information
Reports submitted by the two dispatched faculty members are now available for viewing. We invite all interested parties to read their reflections and insights gained through their international experiences.