JSPS San Francisco held a fellowship information and networking session at the University of California, Davis. With the generous help of Jennie Konsella-Norene（Assistant Director,Sponsored Programs and Special Projects）, 23 researchers gathered at the University of California, Davis, International Center, 3rd floor Conference Room to learn about fully-funded fellowships to Japan and to connect with fellow researchers.
　　
　　The sessions drew a variety of researchers at different career stages from different fields, including late-term doctoral students, postdocs and faculty members.
　　
　　The JSPS would like to thank alumni THOMAS L. ROST (Professor Emeritus, Department of Plant Biology, College of Biological Sciences) for sharing his experience researching in Japan on a JSPS fellowship. His talk was the highlight of the session, providing valuable insight through his first-hand experience.
　　
　　The JSPS also thanks our guest from the Japanese University Network in Bay Area (JUNBA), Yoichi Aizawa (Executive Director, San Francisco Office, WASEDA USA) for his participation in the short networking event following the session. He shared his views on the state of research in Japan.
　　
　　JSPS San Francisco will continue to hold regular networking info sessions at universities around the Bay Area. All interested researchers are welcome to attend.
　　
　　For more information about upcoming info sessions, as well as fellowship eligibility, and other details, please contact the JSPS San Francisco Office: fellowships@jspsusa-sf.org or visit us at our website: http://www.jsps.go.jp/english/e-fellow/