The 78th Japan-America Student Conference Application

The 78th Japan-America Student Conference Application

July 31st to August 22nd, 2026; San Francisco, Nashville, and Washington, D.C.; Resilience: Forging Mutual Trust from Sincere Dialogue.
Thank you for choosing to apply to JASC78! We are excited to receive your application! Please review the Application Guide for details on eligibility, required documents, and essay questions.

The form is divided into three parts:

1) General Information (name, university, major, etc.)

2) RTs and Essay Questions

3) Documents and Payment

Please take your time to answer each question fully. The application closes on Sunday December 28th at 11:59 PM EST. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us at jasc@iscdc.org or greiling@iscdc.org.

Essay Questions

Please note that the use of AI is prohibited throughout the application questions
RT Questions
Please rank the Roundtables (RTs) in order of preference, with 1 being your top choice and 7 being your least preferred. Note: Placement in a specific RT is not guaranteed.
Please list any Roundtable you WOULD NOT like to be placed in

INTERNATIONAL POLITICS: Japan–U.S. Roles in a Changing Era of International PoliticsARTS: Shaping Culture through Artistic MediumsENVIRONMENT & RESOURCES: Managing the Environment and Natural ResourcesHEALTH: Health and ReformCIVIL: Identity, Community & PolarizationMEDIA: News and MediaINNOVATION: Research, Industry, & Society
Essay Questions
What is your vision for JASC78? What are some of the goals that you have coming into this conference? (350 words or less)*

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Introduce yourself! Tell us about your personality, hobbies, and interests; something you wouldn’t put on a resume. (500 words or less)*

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Please choose a prompt to answer below (500 words or less)*
Answer the prompt below*

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Documents
Transcript (unofficial works, from every university attended if possible)*

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Verification of Enrollment*

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Resume or CV*

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Letter of Recommendation (optional)

NOTE: We recognize that, especially for first-year students, it can be difficult to obtain a letter of recommendation. Submitting a letter is not required, and choosing not to include one will not negatively impact your application (whether you are a freshman or otherwise).
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Other Documents (such as a portfolio, media publication, or anything else you would like us to have on file) (optional)

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Are there any constraints that might affect your ability to participate in the conference? (please note that this information is solely for applicant data analysis purposes and will NOT impact your application result).*
If others, specify below
By submitting this application, I understand that*

Should I be accepted but choose not to participate in the conference, I will notify the Executive Committee member at jasc@iscdc.org and provide an explanation for my decision
Application Fee Payment

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