2026.06.05
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(Information Session Today, June 5) Call for Applications: AI for Science Seed Research Creation Program (SPReAD) – 2nd Call
We would like to inform you about the 2nd call for applications for the AI for Science Seed Research Creation Program (SPReAD).
1. Application via e-Rad and Deadline
Application Deadline: June 29, 2026, 5:00 PM (strict deadline)
How to Apply: Submit your application through **e-Rad**.
*If you do not yet have an e-Rad Researcher ID, you must obtain one before applying.
Please note that the e-Rad Researcher ID is different from the ID used when applying for the JSPS Research Fellowship for Young Scientists (DC).
If you would like to apply for this program and need an e-Rad Researcher ID, please send an email to the GSICS General Affairs and Planning Section and inform them that:
* you wish to apply for this program, and
* you would like to obtain an e-Rad Researcher ID.
For details about the required application documents and procedures, please refer to the AI4S Internal Portal – SPReAD Special Page below.
2. Information Sessions
The following information sessions will be held for this program.
If you would like to participate, please register through the AI4S Internal Portal – SPReAD Special Page.
Information Session for Researchers and Students
Date & Time: June 5, 2026, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Who can attend:
Researchers, students, and others who are considering applying for this program.
Computing Resource Vendor Information Session
Date & Time: June 12, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Who can attend:
Researchers, students, and others who are considering applying for this program.
Administrative staff are also welcome to attend.
3. AI4S Internal Portal and AI4S HUB
Information about this program and other AI4S-related activities is available on the AI4S Internal Portal.
In addition, the AI4S HUB community site is available for sharing AI4S-related research and activities within Tohoku University.
*The AI4S Internal Portal and AI4S HUB are available only to Tohoku University members. Please log in using your Tohoku University DC Mail account.
AI4S Internal Portal – SPReAD Special Page
https://sites.google.com/tohoku.ac.jp/ai4s/spread1000
AI4S HUB
To register, please sign up using the following URL:
https://hub.ai4s.dx.tohoku.ac.jp/user/auth/login
1. Application via e-Rad and Deadline
Application Deadline: June 29, 2026, 5:00 PM (strict deadline)
How to Apply: Submit your application through **e-Rad**.
*If you do not yet have an e-Rad Researcher ID, you must obtain one before applying.
Please note that the e-Rad Researcher ID is different from the ID used when applying for the JSPS Research Fellowship for Young Scientists (DC).
If you would like to apply for this program and need an e-Rad Researcher ID, please send an email to the GSICS General Affairs and Planning Section and inform them that:
* you wish to apply for this program, and
* you would like to obtain an e-Rad Researcher ID.
For details about the required application documents and procedures, please refer to the AI4S Internal Portal – SPReAD Special Page below.
2. Information Sessions
The following information sessions will be held for this program.
If you would like to participate, please register through the AI4S Internal Portal – SPReAD Special Page.
Information Session for Researchers and Students
Date & Time: June 5, 2026, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Who can attend:
Researchers, students, and others who are considering applying for this program.
Computing Resource Vendor Information Session
Date & Time: June 12, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Who can attend:
Researchers, students, and others who are considering applying for this program.
Administrative staff are also welcome to attend.
3. AI4S Internal Portal and AI4S HUB
Information about this program and other AI4S-related activities is available on the AI4S Internal Portal.
In addition, the AI4S HUB community site is available for sharing AI4S-related research and activities within Tohoku University.
*The AI4S Internal Portal and AI4S HUB are available only to Tohoku University members. Please log in using your Tohoku University DC Mail account.
AI4S Internal Portal – SPReAD Special Page
https://sites.google.com/tohoku.ac.jp/ai4s/spread1000
AI4S HUB
To register, please sign up using the following URL:
https://hub.ai4s.dx.tohoku.ac.jp/user/auth/login
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