A link to the application form will be available on this page from April 1 to 30, 2026 (JST). The selection results will be announced by email on May 25, 2026 (JST).
The Pre-Conference Summer School of the 20th Workshop on Targetry and Target Chemistry (WTTC20) will be held August 19–22, 2026, at the Radioisotope Research Center, the University of Osaka, co-organized with the Radioisotope (RI) Production Training Program under the F-REI RI Production Consortium (RIPC).
The Summer School will provide participants with lectures by international scholars and hands-on experiments focused on medical radionuclide production. It will also be an excellent opportunity for students and early-career researchers to network with international peers.
The Summer School Organizing Committee (SSOC) will oversee the Summer School in collaboration with the International Advisory Board (IAB) and Local Organizing Committee (LOC) of WTTC20.
Dates and Venue
Dates
August 19–22, 2026 (JST)
Venue
Radioisotope Research Center, University of Osaka (Suita Campus) ↗
2-4 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka 565-0871, Japan
Program (provisional)
The Summer School program is being finalized and will be announced no later than March 31, 2026 (JST). The first day will begin with a welcome party in the evening, followed by lectures by international scholars and hands-on experiments over the following days.
Participants are required to attend the entire Summer School program. Late arrival or early departure is not allowed.
| Date and time (JST) | Activity | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday | August 19, 2026 | 17:30–19:30 | Welcome Reception | TBD |
| Thursday | August 20, 2026 | 9:00–17:00 | Lectures & Experiments | Radioisotope Research Center, University of Osaka |
| Friday | August 21, 2026 | 9:00–12:00 | Lectures & Experiments | Radioisotope Research Center, University of Osaka |
| 13:00–16:00 | Facility Tour | Research Center for Nuclear Physics, University of Osaka | ||
| Saturday | August 22, 2026 | 9:00–12:00 | Lectures | Radioisotope Research Center, University of Osaka |
| 17:00–20:00 | Closing Session (TBD) | TBD | ||
Eligibility
Registration for WTTC20 is required to participate in the Summer School. Once your participation in the Summer School has been accepted, please make sure to complete your WTTC20 registration before attending the Summer School.
Application
Applicants wishing to participate in the Summer School must submit an application form and a letter of support from their supervisor in English via Google Forms (link will be available here on April 1) between April 1 and 30, 2026 (JST). The letter should clearly state the applicant’s academic background and the reason for the supervisor’s support. Please make sure to include the affiliation, academic year or position, full name, gender, and email address of the applicant. The email address and signature of the supervisor must also be included. The accepted file format is PDF.
Participation is limited to 12 participants because of space constraints at the Summer School venue.
The IAB will review the applications and recommend potential participants to the SSOC, and the SSOC will make the final selection. Regional, institutional, and gender balance may be considered in the selection process. Priority will be given to students and early-career researchers.
Participation Fee
The participation fee is JPY 30,000 and will be invoiced by email to successful applicants. Only credit card payments will be accepted. The fee includes accommodation (August 19–23), a welcome party (evening of August 19), a facility tour (August 21), and a closing session (evening of August 22). Travel expenses, visa fees, and personal expenses are not included.
Cancellation after acceptance is strongly discouraged. The SSOC reserves the right to review individual cancellation requests and determine whether partial or no reimbursement will be granted.
Accommodation
Accommodation will be arranged at one of the University of Osaka’s guest houses on its Suita Campus: The University of Osaka International House, Suita ↗ or Kasugaoka House ↗. Rooms will be assigned by the SSOC. The check-in and check-out dates are August 19 (Wed) and August 23 (Sun), respectively. Accommodation is included in the participation fee.
Radiation Safety
Participants will receive a brief safety orientation and radiation protection instruction before entering the controlled radiation area for hands-on experiments.
Socks must be worn when entering controlled radiation areas. Please bring a sufficient number of socks.
WiFi
eduroam is available throughout the Suita Campus of the University of Osaka, including Radioisotope Research Center and the guest houses.
Travel Information
Participants are responsible for arranging their own travel to Osaka and the Summer School venue. Detailed access information for the venue will be provided to successful applicants.
August in Osaka can be hot and humid. Participants are encouraged to stay hydrated and take appropriate precautions against heat-related illnesses when outdoors.
General travel information about Japan is available here ↗. Travel information about Osaka is available here ↗.
Transition to WTTC20
The Summer School will end on August 22, and participants are expected to travel from the University of Osaka to Nara on August 23 to attend the WTTC20 main program.
The journey by public transportation takes approximately two hours; please allow ample time for your travel. There will be a WTTC20 welcome party on the evening of August 23 at the venue.
Summer School Organizing Committee (SSOC)
Contact
An email address for the Summer School will be available here on April 1. If you have any inquiries, please contact us at that address starting April 1.