Policy Research Exchange Conference from Kyoto

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Overview of the 22nd Policy Research Exchange Conference from Kyoto

This tournament marks its 22nd edition since its inception in 2005.
The presentation theme is “Urban Policy in General.” Research presentations will be given on policies to solve urban challenges from perspectives across diverse fields such as environment, economy, culture, community, and welfare.
By viewing various presentations that transcend university and faculty boundaries, it may provide valuable inspiration for future research. On the day of the conference, in addition to presentations, we will hold exchange meetings with accredited organizations for the Gakumachi Collaboration Project, and organize activities that students can enjoy.
After the conference, all presenters will receive a report card with scores and judges’ comments, along with comment sheets from breakout session attendees, so please make use of these to provide feedback on your presentations. Furthermore, top award winners will have a chance to exchange opinions with administrative officials related to their presentations after the conference to deepen their research.
Would you like to present the results of your daily research and learning at this conference?
We look forward to your applications!

University

Date and Time	December 13, 2026 (Sun) 10:00~17:00 *The end time may vary slightly depending on the number of applicants.
Format	In-person presentation
Venue	Ryukoku University Fukakusa Campus Wamenkan (67 Fukakusazuka Honmachi, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto) ・Get off at Inari Station on the JR Nara Line and walk southwest for about 8 minutes ・Get off at Keihan Main Line “Ryukoku Omae Fukakusa” Station and walk west for about 3 minutes ・Get off at Kuinabashi Station on the Kyoto Municipal Subway Karasuma Line and walk east for about 7 minutes
sponsorship	Consortium Kyoto
Planning and operation	Urban Policy Research Promotion Committee
Presentation Themes	Urban policy in general (“city” here is not limited to “city”) ≪ to keep in mind≫ Clarify the awareness and issues of the problem, and structure it to be a concrete and original policy proposal based on the background and investigation and analysis of the current situation.

Presentation format: Oral presentation
After submitting a paper in advance, undergoing a presenter qualification examination and paper review, you will be asked to give an oral presentation on the day of the conference.
The presentation time is 25 minutes, 15 minutes for presentations and 10 minutes for Q

■ Commendation

Papers and oral presentations will be comprehensively evaluated, and outstanding presenters will be awarded the Research Encouragement Award.

University Consortium Kyoto President’s Award	1 (Top 1 Thesis and Oral Presentation)
Japan Society for Public Policy Award	1 (top 1 paper-oriented project)
Excellence Award	1 case from each subcommittee
Best Question Award	1 case from each subcommittee

◆ For details on the screening methods and criteria, please refer to the screening guidelines.

Examination Guidelines (PDF)

About application

◆ Please be sure to check the application guidelines before applying.

Application Guidelines (PDF)

■ Eligibility

Undergraduate and junior college students from member universities of the University Consortium Kyoto (both individual and group students are acceptable)
*In the case of a group consisting of students from multiple universities, the representative must be a student from a member university of the University Consortium Kyoto.
*Please be sure to carry out the paperwork related to the conference, such as entry and paper submission, by the above qualified personnel.

■ How to apply

Step 1: Entry(Deadline: Friday, August 7, 2026, noon *Deadline extended)
Entry is now closed.

Step 2: Paper Submission(Deadline: Tuesday, October 20, 2026, noon)
Paper submission is now closed.

■ Explanatory video about the tournament

Please take a look at it as a reference for your application.
The first part is an overview of this competition, and the second part is a video explaining the points of judging by the competition judges and the research method.

Explanatory video for prospective applicants (first part)

Explanatory video for prospective applicants (second part)

Announcement of the 2025 University Consortium Kyoto Chairman’s Award Winning Group
(※This is a video of the Policy Research Exchange Conference on Sunday, December 14, 2025.) ）

Announcement of the 2025 Japan Public Policy Association Award Winners
(※This is a video of the Policy Research Exchange Conference on Sunday, December 14, 2025.) ）

Step 1: Entry: Until noon on Friday, August 7, 2026 *Deadline extended

Entries are now closed.

Step 2: Paper submission by noon on Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Paper submissions are now closed.

What happens after submission?

Presenter qualifications will be screened based on submitted papers, and in mid-November, we will notify you of your eligibility to present at the email address you entered in the application form.

◇◇ About the paper ◇◇

If the paper is not prepared in the specified format, it may be judged as ineligible in the presenter qualification examination or subject to a point deduction in the thesis review.
Submitted papers will be subject to dissertation review.
Please note that the papers of the oral presenters will be published on this website as a collection of papers.
The papers presented by the Prize winners and the PowerPoint data used for the oral presentations on the day of the conference will be posted on this website and on the “University/Regional Collaboration Portal Site Gakumachi Station” after the conference (we will check the publication individually).

Reference: Here is the PowerPoint presentation for the paper and oral presentation from the 21st Annual Research Encouragement Award.

Main schedule (updated from time to time)

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