The OzGrav Early Career Researcher (ECR) School 2026 will be held in Kanazawa, Japan, bringing together OzGrav and Japanese students and researchers for several days of scientific discussion, learning, and collaboration.
The program will include lectures, presentations, and opportunities for ECRs to connect with peers across the Centre. As part of the program, participants will also visit the KAGRA Observatory.
Date
29 June 2026 – KAGRA Observatory visit
30 June – 2 July 2026 – OzGrav ECR School
Location
Kanazawa, Japan
Travel Support
- Accommodation, main meals, conference costs, and return airfares will be covered by the Centre.
- Each node will be responsible for booking and paying for their travellers’ flights. Once purchased, nodes can invoice Swinburne (OzGrav HQ) for reimbursement.
- The Centre will reimburse:
- Up to $1,200 per traveller for Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Canberra departures, and;
- Up to $1,300 per traveller for Perth and Adelaide departures.
- Please note: For this occasion we will not be able to host partners/family members/friends external to OzGrav at the accommodation venue. Please plan accordingly if you intend to travel with someone.
- HQ will not reimburse transit or tourist visa costs. Travellers are responsible for arranging and paying for any necessary visas or entry permits.
Registration
There will be up to 30 spots for ECRs to attend the event.
Due to the limited number of places, the registration process will follow the steps below:
- Call for EOI
A call for EOIs and Abstracts will be circulated for those interested in attending the School. The submission deadline is Friday 18 April (close of business AET). - EOI review
The Organising Committee (OC) will review the submissions and select participants. - Registration invitation
A registration link will be sent to participants who have been accepted.
Please note:
- Preference will be given to members who have not attended previous ECR Winter Schools.
- Senior members are expected to submit an abstract if they wish to join the School.
EOI and Abstract Submission
Please submit your Expression of Interest using the form below.
LOGISTICS
Accommodation
TBC
Please note: Shared accommodation will be required for this trip. Please plan accordingly by discussing preferred sharing arrangements with other attendees.
However, if you have accessibility, medical, or other requirements, please contact us at ozgravadmin@swin.edu.au and we’ll be happy to help organise suitable arrangements.
Travel
Prepare for your travel
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Check if you will need a visa to travel to Japan by visiting Japan Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Visa Information.
Japan has strict regulations on prescription medicine
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If you take prescription or special medications, check whether you need to take any specific actions before travelling: Bringing Medicines into Japan.
Program
TBC
Organising Committee
- Kentaro Somiya, The Institute of Science Tokyo
- Diana Haikal, Swinburne University of Technology
- Jackie Bondell, Swinburne University of Technology
- Ari Hernandez, Swinburne University of Technology
- Kenta Tanaka, The Institute of Science Tokyo
- Hayato Imafuku, University of Tokyo
- Daiki Watarai, University of Tokyo
- Kazuya Kobayashi, University of Tokyo
- Neil Lu, The Australian National University
- Olivia Vidal Velázquez, Swinburne University of Technology
- Christine Lee, University of Melbourne
- Samuel Sentschuk, Adelaide University
Contacts
If you have any questions, please contact the organisers at
ozgrav@swin.edu.au.