The 2nd Annual Conference of Japan Health Policy Research Association
Announcements
| NEW | 7 May 2026 | Registration is now open [Early registration deadline: Sunday, 14 June 2026] |
| NEW | 7 May 2026 | The program has been released. (Japanese Only) |
| NEW | 7 May 2026 | [To all presenters of general abstracts] We previously informed you that the guidelines regarding presentation materials and poster specifications would be provided in late April. However, the coordination is taking longer than expected, and we are not yet able to share the details at this time. We sincerely apologize for the delay and kindly ask for your patience a little longer. We deeply regret any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. |
| 1 May 2026 | [To all presenters of general abstracts] Instructions were sent via email to all registered presenters on 7 May. Please check your inbox. We sincerely apologize again for the delay in providing this information. | |
| 26 February 2026 | The abstract submission deadline has been extended [new deadline: Friday, 6 March *No further extensions will be granted.] | |
| 9 February 2026 | The abstract submission deadline has been extended [new deadline: Friday, 27 February] | |
| 15 December 2025 | Abstract submission has begun. |
*On-site registration will only accept credit card payments.
*Cancellations and refunds cannot be accepted after payment is completed.
I. The 2nd Annual Academic Meeting
Date:
- Saturday, 20 June 2026
Venue:
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Kyoto University — Centennial Clock Tower Hall, Faculty of Law and Faculty of Economics (Main & East Buildings)
Yoshida-Honmachi, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8501
Program (Web version in English / PDF in Japanese only):
- The program PDF is available here (Japanese only).
Timetable (English version):
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- 08:30 – Registration opens (Faculty of Law & Economics East Building Entrance)
- 09:00 – General Presentations / Joint Session with the Society for Healthcare Administration
- 11:05 – Planned Symposiums ① & ③ / Student Session
- 12:10 – Luncheon Seminar (Co-sponsored by JMDC Inc. / Novartis Pharma K.K.)
- 13:10 – President’s Lecture
- 13:25 – Keynote Lecture
- 14:20 – Main Symposium
- 16:00 – Planned Symposium ②
- 16:00 – Poster Session
- 17:30 – General Assembly
- 18:20 – Reception (Advance registration required)
The detailed timetable (PDF) is available from the program (Japanese only).
Registration Fees
| Early Registration | On-site Registration | |
|---|---|---|
| Regular Members | 5,000 JPY | 8,000 JPY |
| Student Members | Free | 3,000 JPY |
| Non-members | 10,000 JPY | 12,000 JPY |
Reception
| Overview | 18:20–20:00 at Camphora (Centennial Clock Tower Hall, Main Entrance) |
|---|---|
| Participation Fee |
General: 6,000 JPY Students (Graduate/Undergraduate): 3,000 JPY |
| Notes |
Advance registration only (closes once capacity is reached) Payment required at the time of registration; no refunds after payment |
*On-site registration will only accept credit card payments.
*Cancellations and refunds cannot be accepted after payment is completed.
II. JHPRA members meeting
A general assembly of JHPRA will be held at the site on the day. Details will be announced later.
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III. Application for a Presentation
We welcome submissions from a wide range of fields related to healthcare policy.
Eligibility
The presenting author must be a member of the Japan Health Policy Research Association. Non-members may submit, but if accepted, they must register as members before the conference.
Submission Schedule
- Submission open：Monday, December 15, 2025
- Submission deadline：
Friday, February 13, 2026
Friday, February 27, 2026Friday, March 6, 2026 [new deadline – There will be no additional extensions.]
- Notification of acceptance：Late March, 2026 (via email)
Application Procedure
Please complete the general presentation application form and submit it along with an abstract in Japanese or English via upload form. The application form and abstract template can be downloaded from the Japan Health Policy Research Association website.
Presentation Format
Oral or poster presentation (on-site)
While you may indicate your preferred format, we cannot guarantee all preferences will be accommodated.
Abstract Format
Use the specified format that can be downloaded from the JHPRA website.
- Language: English or Japanese (for Japanese, see the announcement in Japanese)
- Word limit: 400 words without a figure or table/300 words with at most one figure or table
- Keywords: List three or more keywords of the abstract (e.g., quality of care, medical ethics, health disparities)
Young Investigator Award
We will offer a Young Investigator Award to foster early-career researchers. The program committee will select from submitted abstracts, and chosen presenters will present at the conference. To apply, confirm your eligibility and select “Yes” for the “Apply for Young Investigator Award” option when submitting your abstract.
Eligibility:
- Presenting author of a general presentation (oral or poster)
- As of June 20, 2026 (conference day), either (1) enrolled in a master’s or doctoral program, or (2) within 5 years of obtaining your highest degree
Additional Notes
- Limited to one presentation per person as first author (multiple as co-author allowed)
- Graduate student-only submissions require one faculty recommendation
- Submissions identical to published or accepted papers are not allowed
- All authors (including co-authors) must disclose conflicts of interest at submission and presentation
Other Information
No parking is available. Please use public transportation.
Contact Information:
Japan Health Policy Research Association Secretariat (c/o Vision Bridge LLC)
2F Shin-Kagurazaka Building, 43 Tansumachi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 162-0833
E-mail: jhpra2026@supportoffice.jp
Website: https://jhpra.jp/
