CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

2026.9.30

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Why not join our multicultural co-learning program set in India this fall semester?
This program is the second installment of DOJO to be held in India!

Set in a rural area of Assam, India, you’ll learn about various technologies being developed to support the daily lives of local residents. Furthermore, with the goal of improving the quality of life for residents in this region—which is frequently affected by natural disasters, particularly floods—you’ll collaborate with students from IITG (Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati) to co-create technology-based solutions.

Dates: November 7–14, 2026
(Departure from Japan: November 6; Return to Japan: November 16)

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Schedule: The activity will be composed of field visits, hands-on technology workshop, and interaction with various stakeholders in the Assam Region (North East of India). Assam Region is known for its rich bioresources and now being developed as a hub for product development and internationalization. It will also be conducted along with the Campus-in-Campus Annual Meeting.

Contents: Mixed teams of UT and IITG students will learn about the current challenges and initiatives of local micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Despite the abundant natural resources, Assam Region is often affected by natural disasters and commercialization challenge. Each team will propose potential interventions through application of Appropriate Technologies to improve the Quality of Life of workers in the regions.

• Orientation: Initial session and formation of mixed groups of UT and IITG students.
• Field Visit: Learn how small technological interventions can improve the Quality of Life of locals in Assam Region
  • 1. Micro-dairy industries
  • 2. Agrovoltaics practices
  • 3. Cultivation and Herbal Cluster
  • 4. Village Cluster
  • 5. Aquaculture Farms
• RuTAG Workshop: Rural Technology Action Group (RuTAG) will have a workshop on technologies related to livelihood.
  • 1. Silk weaving
  • 2. Pineapple textile extraction
  • 3. Hands-on Food Processing and Quality Assurance (product tasting)
• Interaction with Stakeholders: Discussion with Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Assam Region.
• CiC Research Session: Presentation of joint research project among the Campus-in-Campus members.
• CiC Meeting: DOJO in India Program will be introduced to all the delegates of the Campus-in-Campus Annual Meeting.
• Food as Medicine Conference: Organized by Japanese and Indian researchers to present their findings and breakthroughs.
• Proposal Workshop: Teams will consolidate their learnings and create a proposal that can be implemented by locals.

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Application Deadline: October 16, 2026

Application Form: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/89ZAAMU0A9

This is the Second program of DOJO in India.  Students will learn about the various technologies being developed in Rural Assam to support the livelihood of locals. Students will co-create technology proposals with IITG students to improve the quality of life of locals which are frequent affected by natural disasters such as flooding.

Schedule:  November 7-14 (Departure in Japan: November 6, Arrival in Japan: November 16)
Application Deadline: 16 October 2026


Please apply if you meet all of the criteria on the following checklist:

1. I am available to participate in all scheduled activities of the program.

2. Overseas travel insurance is mandatory, and students who are not enrolled in the insurance cannot participate.

3. Photographs may be taken during this activity for record-keeping purposes and may be published on websites and other media. I agree to these conditions.

4. Students who are deemed unable to secure the necessary means of communication for the program may have their participation canceled.

5. To receive HABATAKE, I will be registered to a 1-credit course: 8331453 – 多文化共修による課題解決実習（海外）B 2026 (for undergraduate) and 0A00323 – 多文化共修による課題解決実習（海外）(for graduate students)

6. Participants should have the passport ready by November 1, 2026.

For inquiries:
valderrama.arvin.gt@un.tsukuba.ac.jp
cc: kirie@md.tsukuba.ac.jp

FAQ: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1acHyoyRSc1kMLx0wc1K7w7O6pydl-d-ZGnZ61BRY2sE/edit?usp=sharing

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A look at last year’s activities ↑