DrPH Stipend Q&A
Q1: Who is eligible for DrPH Stipend?
New and current students in the DrPH program who do not fall under the restrictions listed in theguideline.
Q2: Is there a specific application period?
The application period is fixed. Applications received after the application period will not beaccepted.
Q3: I plan to earn income as a side job. Can I apply for the DrPH Stipend?
Those who earn income can also apply for the DrPH Stipend as there is a possibility that it may fallunder the exception.
Income earned prior to the period receiving the DrPH Stipend (from October to September of thefollowing year) does not need to be declared.
Q4: In what case the monthly payment amount is adjusted?
It depends on the situation. As an example, if you earn income* during the period receiving theDrPH Stipend (October to September of the following year), the monthly payment amount may beadjusted (reduced) from 150,000 yen.
*In principle, an applicant who earns income is not eligible for the DrPH Stipend. However, if it is consideredinsufficient, s/he still might be able to receive the DrPH Stipend.

Q5: How much is the monthly payment amount adjusted?
It depends on the situation. As an example, the amount of the adjustment will be determined bythe committee based on the amount of income* earned during the period receiving the DrPH
Stipend (October through September of the following year).
*In principle, an applicant who earns income is not eligible for the DrPH Stipend. However, if it is consideredinsufficient, s/he still might be able to receive the DrPH Stipend.

DrPH Stipend Q&A
Q6: I am planning to work as a teaching assistant (TA) or research assistant (RA). Can I apply for
the DrPH Stipend?
Yes. Work of teaching assistant and research assistant at Nagasaki Universtiy is not considered aspart time employment and is not restricted.
Q7: Do I receive the DrPH stipend for one year only?
You can repeat-apply for 2nd and/or 3rd year while enrolled in the Program. You will sit for Repeatapply Assessment. As the Program is 3-year duration, the Stipend will not go over 3 years.
Q8: Are there any procedures required if I am offered the DrPH Stipend?
If you are offered the DrPH Stipend, please submit a bank transfer request form. At the end of thefiscal year, you will be asked to submit the education/research progress or completion report using
the NU forms. During the period receiving the DrPH Stipend, you need to apply for “JSPS Research
Fellowship for Young Scientist – DC” or equivalent private or foundation-based program.
Q9: What should I do if I am selected for another grant offered by an organization during the period
receiving the DrPH Stipend.
Please report to the admin office. If there is a rule that receiving more than one grant is notallowed, you have to choose either DrPH Stipend or another grant.
Q10: According to the guideline, DrPH Stipend receivers are asked to apply for “JSPS ResearchFellowship for Young Scientist – DC” or equivalent private or foundation-based program. If I fail toapply, do I lose the eligibility to repeat-apply for the DrPH Stipend?
In principle, DrPH Stipend receiver need to apply for “JSPS Research Fellowship for Young Scientist– DC” or equivalent private or foundation-based program. However, if there are unavoidable
reasons for not being able to apply, you can repeat-apply for the DrPH Stipend.
Q11. How many students were offered the DrPH Stipend?
2022: 2 students (acceptance rate 67%)2023: 3 students including repeat applicants (acceptance rate 75%)