The Agreement on the Joint Epidemiology Seminar between Japan Epidemiological Association (JEA) and Taiwan Epidemiology Association (TEA)

1. Name of the seminar

The seminar is named as Japan-Taiwan Joint Epidemiology Seminar when it is held in Japan and Taiwan-Japan Joint Epidemiology Seminar when it is held in Taiwan.

2. Purpose of the seminar

The seminar aims to promote mutual understanding, academic exchange and co-operative activities between the two countries in the field of epidemiology.

3. General rules of the seminar

1) The seminar is biennially held and hosted by each country alternatively. 

2) A chairperson of each country is respectively nominated. 

3) The topic is proposed by the host country.

4) The speakers are nominated by each country.

5) Transportation and accommodation fees of participants are covered by each country or speakers themselves.

6) Fees for the conference room and related activities are covered by the host country.

This agreement is effective as of January 23, 2016. The agreement may be revised by mutual consultation when it is needed.