Dear colleagues, The World Premier International Research Center for Neurointelligence (WPI-IRCN) at The University of Tokyo proudly presents the Neuro-inspired Computation Course, an intensive 4-day program exploring the convergence of neuroscience and artificial intelligence. The course is comprising lectures by distinguished international faculty, poster sessions, and interactive discussion sessions. Beyond academic content, the program offers exceptional networking opportunities with global experts and peers, fostering collaboration and innovation. Participants will have the chance to present their research, exchange ideas, and explore future directions in neuro-inspired computation. We invite applications from graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and early-career faculty members from diverse backgrounds. Financial support is available for eligible participants. Join us to advance your expertise and contribute to a growing international community dedicated to understanding both the neuroscience and artificial intelligence. https://ircn.jp/en/events/ircncourse2026 = Course details = Dates: July 22 (Wed)-25 (Sat), 2026 Venue: Yayoi Auditorium Ichijo Hall, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo Japan Host: International Research Center for Neurointelligence (WPI-IRCN) Language: English Application deadline: April 6, 2026 15:00, JST = Speakers = Kazuyuki Aihara (WPI-IRCN, UTokyo) Mingbo Cai (U Miami) Arvind Kumar (KTH Sweden) Yasuo Kuniyoshi (IST/ WPI-IRCN, UTokyo) Hiroshi Makino (Keio U) Mackenzie Mathis (EPFL) Yukie Nagai (WPI-IRCN, UTokyo) Aditya Nair (NTU Singapore) Kenichi Ohki (WPI-IRCN, UTokyo) Rebecca Saxe(MIT) Jad Tarifi (Integral AI) Taro Toyoizumi (RIKEN CBS) Takamitsu Watanabe (WPI-IRCN, UTokyo) For enquiries, please contact: science-event_at_gs.mail.u-tokyo.ac.jp (replace "_at_" with @) We look forward to receiving applications from all over the world. If you know someone who might be interested, please kindly forward this information to them. Best regards, Yukie Nagai, on behalf of the organizing committees — Yukie Nagai, Ph.D. Project Professor, The University of Tokyo nagai.yukie@mail.u-tokyo.ac.jp | https://developmental-robotics.jp CREST Cognitive Feelings: https://cognitive-feeling.jp CREST Cognitive Mirroring: https://cognitive-mirroring.org