Dear Representatives of the ISRM Asian National Groups,I trust that you have all been well since our last correspondence in late February.I would like to announce the ISRM Early Career Forum Scholarship and other items related to upcoming ARMS14 in Fukuoka.1. Call for applications for the Early Career Forum Scholarship at ARMS14: Deadline: 20 August 20262. 2026 ISRM Asian Council Meeting during ARMS14: 11:30–13:30, 25 November 20263. ISRM Congress 2027 Promotional Dinner right after ARMS14 closing ceremony: 18:00, 26 November 2026.1. Call for applications for the scholarship for 11th Early Career Forum at ARMS14- ISRM Educational Fund Committee (EFC, see attached ISRM By Law on this) established in 2014 has been sponsoring Early Career Forum (ECF) since its 1st ECF in 2017.- ISRM provides 7-8 scholarships to early career members (including students) below 38 from economically disadvantageous regions (Priorities).- EFC is currently chaired by Prof Fengshou Zhang, ISRM Vice President at large.  1) Eligibility- Early career members from Asia including students below the age of 38.- Priorities are given to applicants from economically disadvantageous regions.- Applicants must be authors of full papers accepted for ARMS14- As a general rule, no more than one applicant from each country will be awarded a scholarship. Exceptions may be made only under special circumstances.- During ARMS13, 8 scholarships were awarded from 6 countries (Bangladesh, India, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Mongolia and Nepal) 2) Application documents- A 1-2 page CV- A one page statement of application- A one page recommendation letter from representatives of applicant's NG. Letter from other qualified person would be accepted if the applicants are from a region where ISRM NG is not established,- A copy of full paper accepted to ARMS143) Submission and Deadline- Email the application documents to Prof Fengshou Zhang (Chair of EFC, fengshou.zhang@tongji.edu.cn), with c.c. to Prof Ki-Bok Min (ISRM VP for Asia, [email protected]) by 10 Aug 2026  4) Participation Requirement- Selected ECF scholarship recipients will make a presentation at ECF to be held during ARMS14. Two senior members will also make presentations during ECF.5) Financial Support- Full (or partial) support of flight tickets and accommodation will be provided by ISRM EFC. Total budget is 14,000 EURO jointly provided by Chinese NG and ISRM. My sincere thanks go to Chinese colleagues.- The ARMS14 Organizing Committee will also provide registration fee waivers for all scholarship recipients. I would also like to thank our Japanese colleagues for their kind support. 2.  2026 ISRM Asian Council Meeting during ARMS14- 11:30-13:30, 25 Nov, 2026. Lunch boxes will be provided from 11:30 and the formal meeting will begin at 12:00.- Agenda will be distributed later.3. ISRM Congress 2027 Promotional Dinner right after ARMS14 closing ceremony- 18:00 on 26 Nov 2026 (tentative)- ISRM Board members, ARMS14 organizing committee members, ISRM Asian NG representatives and other ISRM key persons are invited.- Details of the restaurant and venue will be provided later. Your spouses are also very welcomed.- We would also like to take this dinner as an opportunity to thank our Japanese colleagues for the organization of ARMS14.Please do feel free to share any items if you have any interesting news. Attached is updated contact information and please contact me for updated.This is all for now and Best Regards,