Global SKCM²

Our aim at SKCM² is to build a strong global research environment that facilitates seamless collaboration among researchers worldwide.  This brain circulation will ensure top-quality, interdisciplinary scientific results and innovation.

Research exchange and co-mentorship

SKCM² sponsors the exchange of students and postdocs between HU and SKCM² nodes, including the institutions of our domestic and international PIs and co-PIs, as well as affiliate members.  Notably, the SKCM² InternKNOTship Program is an academic internship designed to allow young researchers from all over the world to visit Hiroshima University to work in collaboration with SKCM² members in the field of knotted chiral meta matter.  Additionally, postdocs are mentored by a team of three SKCM² PIs and co-PIs from different disciplines, and ideally, different institutions and/or countries. Postdocs benefit from broad disciplinary and international perspectives as well as the opportunity to travel and work at SKCM² node institutions.

Seminars, Colloquia, and Schools

SKCM² hosts a weekly hybrid seminar series, inviting researchers from across the globe to present on a variety of topics related to the center’s focus. In addition to this, our SKCM² colloquia series features presentations by highly distinguished researchers in the field. Beyond formal discussions, both lunch and tea times serve as valuable opportunities for all SKCM² members, ranging from students to faculty, to engage in informal interactions with each other and the invited guests.

Each year, SKCM² organizes a school where members gather for a duration ranging from a week to a month, fostering extensive discussions and idea exchange. The major goal of the schools is to combine advanced graduate-level education and the opportunity to learn about diverse cultures and the best practices of research and education around the world. Some schools are hosted at HU, while others will be at different SKCM² nodes or other selected venues.

To complement the educational missions of the annual school, SKCM² plans symposia and workshops with the top international researchers to learn about the most recent scientific developments in the field. The schools, symposia, and workshops are included for SKCM² members and varying levels of funding are available for young researchers from external institutions.

International Research Environment and Support System at HU 

To facilitate international collaboration, SKCM² has a team of researcher support staff that can assist with travel, employment, and daily life in Japan.  SKCM² is committed to incorporating best practices and methodologies into our daily operations and facilities.