What is Selecte Lectures?

“Selecte Lectures” is an intentional abbreviation of JOCS Select Lectures, created to emphasize originality and innovation over perfection. It is a flagship initiative of the Japan Oil Chemists’ Society (JOCS), established to highlight and encourage bold, forward-looking research in oleo science.

Researchers whose abstracts are selected will be recognized as recipients of the Award of the JOCS’s Selected Lecture (hereafter referred to as the Selecte Lecture Award). Awardees will be invited to present at Hakodate WCOS 2027, delivering an official award lecture with formal recognition and career advancement benefits.

In addition to the Selecte Lectures, general oral presentations will be accepted from August 1, 2026 to February 28, 2027.

Submission

Applicants for the Selecte Lectures of WCOS 2027 are invited to submit an abstract of their lecture. Please prepare a three‑page abstract, including your biographical information, using the designated Selecte Lecture Abstract Template , and send the PDF file by email to:

hakodatewcos2027@jocs.jp

(please do not add “.” at the end).

Congress Themes

Presentation topics should be aligned with the following congress themes:

• Oils, Fats, and Lipids Science: Advanced analytics, oxidation stability, nutritional functionality, health impact
• Biotechnology: Innovations in processing, functional edible applications, industrial technologies
• Oleo Materials and Nanotechnologies: Functional and smart materials, sustainable polymer technologies, innovative food products, advanced cosmetics and biomedical applications
• Colloid and Interface Science: Smart dispersion systems, interfacial phenomena in soft matter, advanced cleaning technologies, next-generation colloid systems for detergents, cosmetics, and food applications

Award of the JOCS’s Selected Lecture – Career Advancement Benefits

Recipients of the Selecte Lecture Award will receive three comprehensive benefits designed to support their career development:

• Visible (International Recognition): Complimentary invitation to the WCOS international congress (banquet fee not included), participation in the official award ceremony, and the opportunity to deliver a 20‑minute award lecture followed by a 5‑minute discussion—a prestigious chance to gain global visibility. Note: The award lecture is a privilege granted to awardees. If the lecture is not delivered, the award and its benefits will be withdrawn.
• Cited (Research Dissemination): Awardees are granted the right to publish their paper free of charge in the Journal of Oleo Science. This publication is optional and does not affect the award status. Papers will be indexed in DOAJ and available in XML full-text format, ensuring worldwide accessibility and citation.
• Empowered (Research Funding): A research grant of ¥100,000 will be awarded to accelerate the recipient’s next project.

Requirements

• Abstract (Application Stage): Three‑page abstract including biographical information, prepared using the Selecte Lecture Abstract Template

Important Dates

• Reception Start Date (Selecte Lectures): December 1, 2025
• Application Deadline (Selecte Lectures): March 31, 2026
• Award Announcement (Selecte Lectures): June 30, 2026
• General Oral Presentations: August 1, 2026 – February 28, 2027

Contact / Inquiries

For any questions regarding the Selecte Lectures or submission process, please contact:

hakodatewcos2027@jocs.jp

Hakodate Bonus – Scenery & Flavors

As an extra highlight beyond the Award, enjoy Hakodate’s summer and early autumn scenery, along with its delicious local cuisine.

Oh! Summer!

Oh! Autumn!

Oh! Delicious!