International Human Resources Development Project "Assembling Peace through Dialogue”

【Application deadline extended to May 27, 2026, at 12:00pm, JST】

   International human resources development project "Assembling peace through dialogue” 2026

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         May 22, 2026

 Notice of Extenstion for Applications​

 

The application period for international human resources development project "Assembling peace through dialogue” 2026 has been extended.

If you are interested, we encourage you to apply.

 ■Updated Application Deadline

Extended deadline : Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at 12:00pm, Japan Standard Time ( UCT + 9)

Original deadline : Friday, May 22, 2026, at 12:00pm, Japan Standard Time ( UCT + 9)

 

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HOPe will implement the international human resources development project "Assembling peace through dialogue” 2026, co-hosted with the Research Center for Nuclear Weapons Abolition, Nagasaki University (RECNA) and the UK think tank BASIC (British American Security Information Council)​.

"To protect humanity and the Earth from risks including nuclear weapons, what responsibilities must each generation fulfill?" We will hold interactive, discussion-based workshops where participants engage in small-group dialogues with early-career researchers and experts from overseas, and compile the outcomes into a report.

 

Application Guidelines

1. Number of Participants
・Approximately 6 people
・Applicants from Nagasaki and Hiroshima Prefectures will be given priority in the selection process.
・A limited number of applicants from outside Nagasaki and Hiroshima Prefectures will also be accepted.

2. Application requirements
・Applicants must be undergraduate students, graduate students, or working professionals aged 18 to 30. Applicants of all nationalities are welcome. High school students are not eligible to apply. Undergraduate and graduate students may apply regardless of academic major or field of study.
・Applicants should have a strong interest in, and basic knowledge of, international affairs, including issues related to nuclear weapons and other global challenges.
・Applicants are preferably expected to have some research and/or professional experience related to nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation.
・Applicants must be able to attend three online workshops to be held between June and December 2026 (with dates and times to be coordinated among participants), as well as an in-person event scheduled for February 27–March 2, 2027, in Nagasaki and Hiroshima.
・Applicants must be able to participate in discussions in both Japanese and English. Applicants are required to have a TOEIC score of 650 or higher, or equivalent English proficiency. A TOEIC Speaking & Writing (SW) score of 120 or higher, or equivalent spoken English proficiency, is preferred. Non-native Japanese speakers must possess Japanese language proficiency equivalent to JLPT N1 level.

*Please note that participation may be revoked, even after the program has begun, if it is determined that you do not meet the above requirements.

3. How to apply
Please send the completed application forms by email to the Research Center for Nuclear Weapons Abolition, Nagasaki University (RECNA). For any inquiries, please contact the RECNA Office.
◎ Statement of Purpose and Research/Activity Record (PDF/ Word)
◎ Resume (PDF / Word)
Please use the designated forms provided.

[Deadline] Friday, May 22, 2026, at 12:00pm, Japan Standard Time (UCT + 9)

[Email Address] recna_jimu@ml.nagasaki-u.ac.jp​

4. Schedule
[First Selection] 
Application Screening (Application deadline: Friday, May 22, 2026, at 12:00pm, JST)  
* Results will be announced by email on Friday, May 29.
* Only succesful applicants in the first selection will be contacted regarding the second selection
[Second Selection] 
Online Interview (Languages: English and Japanese) Saturday, June 6, at 1:00 pm, JST.
*The Second selection will take place only  this date.

 

Project Overview

We will hold workshops that bring together young people and early-career researchers in dialogue to explore the theme: “To protect humanity and the Earth from risks including nuclear weapons, what responsibilities must each generation fulfill?” Through dialogue aimed at deepening imagination and empathy for peace, participants will engage in collaborative discussions and research. The outcomes will be compiled into a report, and presentation sessions will be held in Nagasaki and Hiroshima in February and March 2027.

 

Format:

(1) Under the theme "To protect humanity and the Earth from risks including nuclear weapons, what responsibilities must each generation fulfill?" ​, we will focus on the following two topics:
a. The role of Nagasaki and Hiroshima as places that experienced atomic bombings
b.  Approaches to security that do not rely on nuclear deterrence
(2) A total two working groups will be set up for each topics.
(3) Each working group will consist of 7–8 members: three members from BASIC (Note 1)’s EVN (Note 2), two to three young people and early-career researchers from Japan, one mentor (a RECNA faculty member), and one expert from BASIC.
(4) The working groups will hold three online workshops between June and December 2026 and produce a report.
(5) An in-person workshop will be held in Nagasaki on February 27 (Sat) and 28 (Sun), 2027 (tentative). Participants will finalize a report (for the general public) and hold a presentation session on the report. The group will then travel to Hiroshima to participate in the program there on March 1 (Mon) and 2 (Tue), 2027.

 

(Note 1) BASIC is an independent, non-profit think tank based in the United Kingdom. Since its establishment in 1987, BASIC has used its network and expertise to promote dialogue and exchange between countries and peoples in conflict, earning high acclaim worldwide. BASIC’s mission is to “protect humanity and the Earth’s ecosystems across generations from nuclear risks and related security threats.” To this end, it has implemented projects focusing on strategic dialogue, inclusive international security, nuclear responsibility, and nuclear risk reduction.

(Note 2) EVN (Emerging Voices Network) is one of BASIC’s projects—a global digital network of early-career researchers from around the world with the potential to address nuclear weapons issues. It is a project aimed at building a network that enables sustained dialogue among early-career researchers and promotes collaborative problem-solving. Since 2020, EVN has been building its network through events, publications, and outreach activities, and currently has approximately 350 members.

 

Organizers:
Hiroshima Organization for Global Peace(HOPe)
Research Center for Nuclear Weapons Abolition, Nagasaki University  (RECNA)
BASIC (British American Security Information Council)