2021 Nagoya University
Interdisciplinary Frontier Fellowship
Application Guidelines◯ Qualified Enrollment Year (As of April 1, 2021)
Doctoral Course
Doctoral Course in
Medicine

Enrolled first-year doctoral students in
April 2021
Scheduled entrants in October 2021
Enrolled second-year doctoral students in
April 2021
Scheduled second-year doctoral students
in October 2021

*For details other than the above, refer to 4. Application Qualifications.

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2021 Nagoya University Interdisciplinary Frontier Fellowship Application Guidelines
1.

PurposeNagoya University (hereinafter referred to as “the University”) aims to foster doctoral humanresources who can advance the interdisciplinary frontier, create future knowledge,
implement it in society, and play an active role globally.
The Nagoya University Interdisciplinary Frontier Fellowship (hereinafter referred to as “theFellowship”) is an academic system designed to support both the research and thelivelihood of students who enroll in the doctoral program of the University in the hope thatthey will acquire considerable knowledge and outstanding abilities during the three years ofthe doctorate program and will demonstrate their wide-ranging faculties cultivated throughtheir experience in various fields in society after obtaining their doctoral degree.
Through this system, the University expects that successful doctoral graduates willcontribute to the continued deepening of science and technology in Japan, the creation of
next-generation science, technology, and innovation, and the construction of a vibrant society.
The University Fellowship Establishment Project for the Creation of Science and Technology Innovation of the
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology and Nagoya University jointly implement thissystem.

2.

Fields Open to Applications (Four (4) fields)
There are four fields. Each field has its vision for the human resources it wishes to develop.
(See Attached Table 1)
I: Creating the Future of Asia, II: Information and AI, III: Quantum Science, IV: Materials[Points to Note]
Each field accepts the application from the designated graduate schools and majors. (SeeAttached Table 2.)
Each applicant can apply only one field. Multiple applications by one applicant are notallowed.

3.

Number of applicants to be accepted
Creating the Future of Asia: 26
Information and AI: 26
Quantum Science: 12
Materials: 13

4.

Application Qualifications
Applicants to this fellowship must be persons who meet (1)–(3) below (including applicantsfrom countries outside Japan).

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〇 Doctoral Course—Enrolled first-year student in April 2021
〇 Doctoral Course in Medicine—Enrolled second-year student in April 2021
(1) Terms of enrollment
An individual enrolled in the first year of the Doctoral Course at the University in April
2021 (second year in the case of the Doctoral Course in Medicine) who is under 30 yearsof age as of April 1, 2021 (individuals under 33 years of age who have been assigned
clinical training Note 1 in the Doctoral Course in Medicine)(2) An individual who is recommended by an academic advisor at their institution or by aplanned academic advisor or other instructor in the doctoral course(3) An individual who does not fall under any of the following as of April 1, 2021
(i) Working student Note 2(ii) International student receiving scholarships via the Monbukagakusho Scholarship Note 3(iii) International student receiving scholarships from their home country Note 3(iv) Recipient of the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science’s Research Fellowshipfor Young Scientists Note 3〇 Doctoral Course—Expected to enroll in October 2021
〇 Doctoral Course in Medicine—Scheduled second-year student in October
2021(1) Terms of enrollment
Individuals who wish to enroll in the Doctoral Course of the University (Individuals
enrolled in the first year of the Doctoral Course in Medicine) and who will be enrolled
in the first year of the Doctoral Course of the University in October 2021 (second year
in the case of the Doctoral Course in Medicine) and who will be under 30 years of age
as of April 1, 2021 (under 33 years of age for individuals assigned clinical trainings Note1
in the Doctoral Course in Medicine).
(2) An individual who is recommended by an academic advisor at their institution or by aplanned academic advisor in the doctoral course(3) An individual who does not fall under any of the following at the time of admission to
the Doctoral Course (second year in the case of the Doctoral Course in Medicine)(i) Working student Note 2(ii) International student receiving scholarships via the Monbukagakusho Scholarship Note 3(iii) International student receiving scholarships from their home country Note 3(iv) Recipient of the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science’s Research Fellowship for
Young Scientists Note 3-

Note 1: Training prescribed in Article 16 (2) of the Medical Practitioners’ Act
Note 2: MEXT defines “working member of society” as shown in the columned
table below.
Note 3: Individual who plans to apply to the (ii)–(iv) system may apply to thissystem. However, if the individual does not meet the application requirements
when they start receiving this Fellowship grant, they will not be eligible to becomea Nagoya University Interdisciplinary Frontier Fellow (hereinafter referred to as“Fellow”) or a prospective Fellow

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Individuals included in the “enrolled doctoral students” in the Basic Research on Schools who
are treated as “working members of society”
Below are several examples.
[1] An individual who holds a job (an individual who is currently engaged in work forwhich he or she earns salary, wages, remuneration, or other ordinary income.)[2] An individual who has already retired from work for which he or she earns salary,
wages, remuneration, or other ordinary income[3] A stay-at-home mother or stay-at-home father.
[Note] The following cases are considered working students.
An individual who has graduated from an undergraduate or master’s program,has become a working member of society once, and has newly enrolled or been
admitted to a doctoral course.
Those who have graduated from medical school and have experience as aworking member of society during training periods other than the clinicaltraining period prescribed by the Medical Practitioners’ Act or the Dental
Practitioners Act.
5.

Fellowship Grant (hereinafter referred to as the “Grant”)
Fellows receive the following financial grants:(1) Research support grant: ¥160,000 per month
In principle, the research support grant is transferred to the individual’s account by theend of each month (The portion for April to June 2021 is scheduled to be transferred at
the end of June 2021). As this income is classified as miscellaneous income, a tax returnNoteis required every year.
Note: International students may not be required to file a tax return by following tax
treaty procedures.
(2) Research expenses ¥250,000 annually
The University manages research expenses. Expenditures will be made in accordancewith the University’s accounting procedures and each Fellow’s research plan.

6.

Pay period
The grant payment period is three years.Note
Note: The grant payment period for October 2020 Doctoral Course entrants and October
2019 Doctoral Course in Medicine entrants is 2 years and 6 months.
(However, the payment period may be shortened if the payment suspension/stoppage
requirement is met.)

7.

Application documents (Combine Forms 1–3 and submit as a PDF)
(1) Nagoya University Interdisciplinary Frontier Fellowship Application (Form 1)(2) Research Outline (Form 2)(3) Academic Advisor Recommendation (Form 3)

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8.

Application process (For details, refer to separate manual for how to apply.)
Applications may be completed using the following process.
(1) Registration via the pre-application registration form (registration of applicant information
only. Application documents are not submitted at this stage.)

Pre-application registration period:
Friday, March 26 to Friday, April 16, 2021 at 14:00PM

The URL for the pre-application registration form is listed below.
Internal applicants (Individuals enrolled at Nagoya University who have been issued a Nagoya
University ID)
URL:https://dec.nagoya-u.ac.jp/inquiry/application_form1*Individuals who plan on enrolling in April 2021 and who will be issued a Nagoya
University ID in April 2021 should register through the internal applicants registration form.
External applicants (Individuals not considered internal applicants)
URL:https://dec.nagoya-u.ac.jp/inquiry/application_form2-

Fill in the necessary information using the pre-application registration form and apply.
Note that we will not accept applications received after the application period under any
circumstances.
[Points to Note]
The pre-application registration form is a required step to receive an application number,so be sure to complete it by the deadline.
(2) Submitting your application

Submission period: Monday, April 5 to Monday, April 19, 2021 at 14:00 PM(i)

Internal applicants (Individuals enrolled at Nagoya University who have been issued aNagoya University ID)
Submit your application using Nagoya University Collaboration and Course Tools (NUCT)- For those who have applied in (1), the site information for the application field
will be displayed on NUCT 1–2 days after registration (if you registered on a
Saturday, Sunday, or holiday, the next weekday). Applicants are asked todownload the application documents from the website or the Doctoral
Education Consortium website, prepare the application documents, use theproject submission function of the NUCT application field site, and submit theirapplication by Monday, April 19, 2021 at 14:00 PM

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(ii) External applicants (Individuals not considered internal applicants)
Sending applications by email- Those who have applied in (1) will receive an email to their registered email
address notifying them of their application number 1–2 days after registration(if you registered on a Saturday, Sunday, or holiday, the next weekday).
Applicants are asked to download the application documents from the Doctoral
Education Consortium website, prepare the application documents, and submit
their application to the email address below by Monday, April 19, 2021 at

14:00 PM (Note that the time it is received is determined by when it is received
by our email server)- If you have submitted your application, you will receive a confirmation email
1–2 days (if you registered on a Saturday, Sunday, or holiday, the next weekday)
after your application is received. If you do not receive a response, contact thefollowing email address.
〇 Contact Us: nu-fellowship2@adm.nagoya-u.ac.jp
Note that it is not <nu-fellowship>.

9.

Screening and results(1) Screening
We will conduct a 1st screening (document screening) and a 2nd screening (interview
screening). The 2nd screening (interview screening) will be conducted for those who
passed the 1st screen (document screening). We will notify those who are eligible forthe 2nd screening (interview screening) around the middle of May 2021. The scheduled
dates for the second screening is listed below. Keep these dates available.
[Points to Note]
The 2nd screening (interview screening) will be held on the following dates andtimes. Note that we cannot accept any requests regarding dates and times.

Interview screening dates:
Thursday, May 20 and Friday, May 21 9:00–18:00(2) Screening policy
Evaluation items are as follows and will be evaluated based on individual factors. Refer tothe Attached Table 1 for the Screening criteria for each field.
(i) Applicants must understand the purpose of the fellowship program, proactively
participate in the program, and be willing to interact with students and researchers
from other fields.
(ii) Applicants must be sufficiently expected to become capable doctoral humanresources in the future.
(iii) Applicants must bring unique research methods, and research targets must be set
appropriately for three years.
(iv) Applicants must be clearly aware of their career path after obtaining their doctorate
and demonstrate the ability to cultivate the capabilities needed over the three years.

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(3) Notification of results
Successful candidates will be notified as follows. Only successful candidates will be notified.

Notification date: Monday, May 31〇 Notification methods-

Internal applicants (Individuals enrolled at Nagoya University who have been issued aNagoya University ID)
Notification via the Nagoya University Portal(NUPortal: https://portal.nagoya-u.ac.jp/).
External applicants (Individuals not considered internal applicants)
Notification via the email address registered at the time of application.

10. Obligations of Fellows
Fellows have the following obligations:(1) Submission of a report on research for the year and a research activity plan for thefollowing year and thereafter.
(2) Meetings with their academic advisor.
(3) Application to the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science’s Research Fellowshipfor Young Scientists.
(4) Participation in lectures, training, seminars, etc. certified by subject fields See Attached
Table 1.
(5) Training on the use of public funds and participation in research ethics education
designated by the University.
(6) Registration of data on the implementation status of obligations in designated systems.
(7) Cooperation with inquiries after the fellowship period.
(8) Other matters required by the University.
11. Suspension of grant payments
Grant payments will be suspended if any of the following apply.
(1) Withdrawal, expulsion, or transfer from the University.
(2) Suspension from the University.
(3) Poor academic performance.
(4) Failure to report research results for each year.
(5) Existence of a reason grant payments are deemed no longer necessary.
(6) Application qualification (3) (i)–(iv) is met.
(7) Existence of fact(s) other than (1)–(6) that are inappropriate for a Fellow.

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12. Returning grant funds
If there are grant funds that were received despite the individual being ineligible due to thesuspension or stoppage of payment, the portion of the funds that were paid that the individual is
not eligible to receive must be returned to the University.
13. Obligation regarding cooperation with inquiries after the fellowship period
This system is operated with assistance from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports,
Science and Technology’s University Fellowship Establishment Project for the Creation of
Science and Technology Innovation. Therefore, surveys may be conducted on participants’current employment status and so on in the 10 years following the end of this program.
Previous participants may be contacted even after the fellowship period has ended. If youraddress, place of employment, email address, and so on has changed, be sure to contact the
University’s point of contact (Doctoral Education Consortium).

Inquiries Regarding the Frontier Fellowship
Education Planning Division,
Education & International Affairs Department
Doctoral Education Consortium
Inquiry Form

https://dec.nagoya-u.ac.jp/inquiry/top

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Attached Table 1
Creating the Future of Asia
The fellowship will foster doctoral experts who will
create future knowledge, implement it in society,and play an active role globally. This fellowship will
provide opportunities and programs related toresearch and education in the interdisciplinary
The objectives of this fellowship and image of frontier with students who aim to coexist with Asian
researchers to be fosteredcountries, contribute to SDGs, and build aprosperous and vibrant society.

Information and AI
Quantum Science
Materials
The fellowship will foster doctoral experts in the
The fellowship will foster capable doctoral experts in The fellowship will foster doctoral experts in the
Information and AI field who will create future
the Quantum Science field who will play an active
Materials field who will be the driving force ofknowledge, implement it in society, and play anrole globally. These experts will develop academic material innovation in Japan. These experts will
active role globally. These experts will support, lead, research that integrates a broad range of research acquire research skills to produce innovative
and advance mobility field and medical fields oflevels, from mathematics and science that form the products from a comprehensive perspective
basic medicine, drug discovery, medical care, and theoretical basis of quantum science to thecovering basic theory and application. They will
precision prevention medicine. The experts will also application of quantum devices usingdevelop an interdisciplinary frontier of materials
contribute to a wide range of fields including
semiconductors.
science with other disciplines such as electrical andhumanity and social science, physics, mathematicalelectronic engineering, machinery engineering,sciences, and agriculture.
information, energy, biology, medicine, andagriculture.

(1) Applicants must understand the purpose of the fellowship program, proactively participate in the program, and be willing to interact with students and researchers from other fields.
(2) Applicants must be sufficiently expected to become capable doctoral human resources in the future.
(3) Applicants must bring unique research methods and research topics must be set appropriately for three years.
(4) Applicants must be clearly aware of their career path after obtaining their doctorate and demonstrate the ability to cultivate the capabilities needed over the three years.
(5) Applicants should be interested ininterdisciplinary frontier research and be concernedwith Asia-related development such as coexistencewith Asian countries.

Screening criteria(5) Applicants should propose and implement(5) Applicants should intend to participate in(5) Applicants should be prepared to participate inresearch projects that use information and AI
academic research that integrates a wide range of academic research that integrates a broad range oftechnology. The research fields include information levels from basic physics to applied research in the research levels, from the basic theory that forms theand AI, mobility, and such medical fields of basic
field of quantum science. It is preferred thatbasis of quantum science to applied research.
medicine, pharmaceutical science, medical care,applicants have experience in the above activities or Applicants should propose an interdisciplinary
and precision prevention medicine. Humanity andhave participated in related programs.
research project. This fellowship field preferssocial science, physics, mathematical sciences, andapplicants who have experience related to theagriculture are additional applicable research fields.
research described above or have attended related
programs. Interdisciplinary research is highly valued
in this program.

Lectures, training, seminars, etc. common to[1] University-sponsored research presentation meeting with invited visitors from outside corporations, etc. (Participation more than once during D1 and D2 years.)
all fields[Required][1] A course on programming offered by a graduate [1] University-sponsored research presentations that
Lectures, training, seminars, etc., in theschool or WISE program
create cross-departmental collaborative researchsubject field[Required]
Creating the Future of Asia
*Students must select one of thefollowing options and obtain at least 30
FPs while enrolled in a graduate school(by the end of the fellowship).

Information and AI*Students must select one of theMaximum following options and obtain at least 30
FP
FPs while enrolled in a graduate school(by the end of the fellowship).

Quantum Science*Students must select one of theMaximum following options and obtain at least 30
FP
FPs while enrolled in a graduate school(by the end of the fellowship).

Materials*Students must select one of theMaximum following options and obtain at least 30
FP
FPs while enrolled in a graduate school(by the end of the fellowship).

Maximum
FP

Maximum FP: While students may obtain more FP Maximum FP: While students may obtain more FP Maximum FP: While students may obtain more FP Maximum FP: While students may obtain more FP
points than the maximum FP, only the maximum FP points than the maximum FP, only the maximum FP points than the maximum FP, only the maximum FP points than the maximum FP, only the maximum FP
will be counted as the total FP.
will be counted as the total FP.
will be counted as the total FP.
will be counted as the total FP.

Seminars, etc.

Internships[1] Participation in transferable skills
training, language training, career pathseminars, interdisciplinary researchseminars, graduate student planningseminars, etc.

[5] Student team projects (graduate
student seminar planning,
entrepreneurship experiences,
participation in business contests, etc.)[6] Joint research and interdisciplinary
research (joint application for research
Joint research,funding), participation in industryinterdisciplinary
academia collaborative courses andresearch, etc.
designated joint research (conducted inconsultation with academic advisors)

8FP[1] Participation in transferable skills
training, language training, career pathseminars, interdisciplinary researchseminars, graduate student planningseminars, etc.

6FP

[1] Participation in transferable skills
training, language training, career pathseminars, interdisciplinary researchseminars, graduate student planningseminars, etc.

9FP[2] Internships (internships at companies,
international organizations, research
24FP
institutes, etc., in Japan and overseas)[2] Internships (internships at companies,
international organizations, research
24FP
institutes, etc., in Japan and overseas)[2] Internships (internships at companies,
24FP
international organizations, research
institutes, etc., in Japan and overseas)

8FP[3] Research programs abroad (training
and short-term study abroad)

8FP[3] Research programs abroad (training
and short-term study abroad)

12FP[3] Research programs abroad (training
and short-term study abroad)

12FP

6FP

[4] Presentations at international
conferences and symposiums
Publication in international journals

6FP[4] Presentations at international
conferences and symposiums

6FP[4] Presentations at international
conferences and symposiums
Awarded research prizes

6FP

8FP

[5] Student team projects (graduate
student seminar planning,
entrepreneurship experiences,
participation in business contests, etc.)

8FP[5] Student team projects (graduate
student seminar planning,
entrepreneurship experiences,
participation in business contests, etc.)

8FP[5] Student team projects (graduate
student seminar planning,
entrepreneurship experiences,
participation in business contests, etc.)

8FP

24FP

[6] Joint research and interdisciplinary
research (joint application for researchfunding), participation in industryacademia collaborative courses anddesignated joint research (conducted inconsultation with academic advisors)

24FP[6] Joint research and interdisciplinary
research (joint application for researchfunding), participation in industryacademia collaborative courses anddesignated joint research (conducted inconsultation with academic advisors)

24FP[6] Joint research and interdisciplinary
research (joint application for researchfunding), participation in industryacademia collaborative courses anddesignated joint research (conducted inconsultation with academic advisors)

24FP[2] Internships (internships at companies,
24FP
international organizations, research
institutes, etc., in Japan and overseas)

Lectures, training,seminars, etc. approved by Study abroad, etc. [3] Research programs abroad (training
and short-term study abroad)the subject field[Required elective]
Research[4] Presentations at international(Fellow point*: FP)
presentations,conferences and symposiums
awards, etc.
Student teamexperiences

6FP[1] Participation in transferable skills
training, language training, career pathseminars, interdisciplinary researchseminars, graduate student planningseminars, etc.

Participation in
short-term[7] Participation in short-term workshops
8FP
workshops
on identifying social issues,(training retreats, interdisciplinary training, etc.
etc.)[7] Participation in short-term workshops
on identifying social issues,
8FP
interdisciplinary training, etc.

[7] Participation in short-term workshops
on identifying social issues,
12FP
interdisciplinary training, etc.

[7] Participation in short-term workshops
12FP
on identifying social issues,interdisciplinary training, etc.

*The graduate schools, departments, WISE programs, and programs for Leading Graduate Schools offer a variety of programs for graduate students. The Interdisciplinary Frontier Fellowship Implementation Committee grants fellowship points(FP) for university fellowships to lectures, training, seminars, etc. approved by subject fields. Each Fellow is required to obtain 30 FPs or more during their fellowship according to the instructions of the subcommittee in his/her field.
- Details will be provided on the Doctoral Education Consortium website.

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Attachment: List of fields where you can apply for the Nagoya University interdisciplinary Frontier Fellowship （Graduate School・Department）＊Please confirm that which area you can apply for. （Simultaneous application in multiple areas is not permitted.）Category

Innovation for
Future Asia area
26 recipients

Information・AI
area
26 recipients

Department of Humanities〇〇

Department of Educational
Sciences

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Department of Socio-Economic
Systems〇〇

Department of Industrial
Management Systems〇〇

Department of Mathematical
Informatics

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Department of Complex
Systems Science

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Department of Social
Informatics〇〇

Department of Cognitive andPsychological Sciences〇〇

Department of Computing and
Software Systems〇〇

Department of Intelligent
Systems〇〇

Graduate School
Graduate School of
Humanities

Department

Graduate School of
Education and
Department of Psychology and
Human Development Human Developmental
Sciences

Graduate School of
Law

Graduate School of
Economics

Graduate School ofInformatics

Graduate School of
Science

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Graduate School ofEngineering

Department of the Combined
Graduate Program in Law and
Political Science

Quantum Sciencearea
12 recipients

Materials area
13 recipientsJD Program for Legal Practice(Nagoya University Law
School)〇〇Division of Particle andAstrophysical Science

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Division of Material Science

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Division of Biological Science〇

International Collaborative
Programme in Science between
the University of Edinburgh andNagoya University

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Molecular and Macromolecular
Chemistry〇〇

Materials Chemistry〇〇

Biomolecular Engineering

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Applied Physics

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Materials Physics

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Materials Design Innovation
Engineering〇

Materials Process Engineering〇

Chemical Systems Engineering〇

Electrical Engineering

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Electronics

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Information andCommunication Engineering

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Mechanical Systems
Engineering

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Attachment: List of fields where you can apply for the Nagoya University interdisciplinary Frontier Fellowship （Graduate School・Department）＊Please confirm that which area you can apply for. （Simultaneous application in multiple areas is not permitted.）Category

Graduate School

Graduate School of
Bioagricultural
Sciences

Graduate School ofInternational
Development
Graduate School ofMathematicsofInnovation for
Future Asia area
26 recipients

Quantum Sciencearea
12 recipients

Materials area
13 recipients

Micro-Nano Mechanical Scienceand Engineering

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Aerospace Engineering

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Energy Engineering

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Applied Energy

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Civil and Environmental
Engineering

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Department of Forest andEnvironmental Resources
Sciences〇〇〇

Department of Plant Production
Sciences〇〇〇

Department of Animal Sciences

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Department of Applied
Biosciences

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International Collaborative
Program in Agricultural Science
between Nagoya University
and Kasetsart University
International Collaborative
Program in Agricultural Science
between Nagoya University
and The University of Western
Australia
Department of International
Development
and Cooperation

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Division of Mathematics〇〇〇

Department of Earth andEnvironmental Sciences

〇

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Department of Environmental
Engineering and Architecture

〇

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Department of Social and
Human Environment〇〇

Graduate School of
Medicine

Department of Comprehensive
Healthcare〇〇

Graduate School of
Pharmaceutical
Sciences

Department of Basic Medicinal
Sciences

Graduate School ofEnvironmental
Studies

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Department

Department of Integrated
Medicine

Graduate School of
Medicine

International Collaborative
Program in Comprehensive
Medical Science between
Nagoya University andUniversity of Adelaide
International Collaborative
Program in Comprehensive
Medical Science between
Nagoya University and Lund
University
International Collaborative
Program in Comprehensive
Medical Science between
Nagoya University andUniversity of Freiburg

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2021 Nagoya University Interdisciplinary Frontier Fellowship
Application (For New Students Enrolling in April) [Form 1](*Students who enrolled in the Doctoral Course in October 2020 or the Doctoral Course in Medicine in
October 2019 should also use this form.)-

Confirm that your graduate school/major fits the application field and that the fellowship announcement includes youryear of enrollment in the doctoral program.

Courses taking applications (As of April 2021)
CategoryYear
Doctoral Course

Enrolled first-year student

Doctoral Course in Medicine

Enrolled second-year student

Age (As of April 1, 2021)
Under 30 years old(Under 33 years old for individuals enrolled
in the Doctoral Course in Medicine forwhich clinical training was assigned)

Application field
Please check the application field (one field per student only)*See the applicable graduate☐ Creating the Future of Asia
☐ Information and AI
schools and majors on the☐
Quantum
Science☐ Materials
attached sheet.
Application Number*10 digits (1 alphabetic
character + 9 numeric digits)
Please check the appropriate year of enrollment.
Doctoral Course☐ October 2020 enrollment/advancement☐ April 2021 enrollment/advancement
Year of Enrollment
Doctoral Course in Medicine ☐ October 2019 enrollment/advancement☐ April 2020 enrollment/advancement
Age

Name

Date of Birth

Affiliation
Student Number

YYYY/MM/DD

Graduate School

Major*Please fill in your Student Number at the time of application.

☐ Enrolled☐ Leave of absence☐ Study abroad(
Year
Month) <= If you chose to take a leave of absence or study
abroad, please enter the date you expect to return to school by.
Mobile phone
numberContact Information
Email address
If you are or were a student enrolled in the WISE Program, the Program forStudents enrolled in the
Leading Graduate Schools, or other programs, check the appropriate box.
WISE Program, the Program 〇 WISE Program ☐GTR ☐DII
☐CIBoG ☐TMI
for Leading Graduate〇 Leading Graduate School Programs☐Space Exploration
Schools, or other programs☐
PhD
Professional☐
Real-world
Data
Circulation☐ Well-Being(Only applicable individuals)〇 Other () Enter the program name.
I have not received any of the following:☐ Yes☐ No (If you answer No, you cannot apply for this fellowship)
Scholarship Status
 Research Fellowship for Young Scientists (DC1) (JSPS), Monbukagakusho Scholarship, and(As of April 1, 2021)
Enrollment CategoryWorking Student Status(As of April 1, 2021)

scholarship(s) from home country
Other financial subsidies (Items that are not eligible for co-payment with this fellowship. )☐ Yes☐ No (If you answer Yes, you cannot apply for this fellowship)-112 / 19 ページ(Enter your Application Number here.)2021 Nagoya University Interdisciplinary Frontier Fellowship
Application (For New Students Enrolling in October) [Form 1](Attention! *Students who enrolled in the Doctoral Course in October 2020 or the Doctoral Course in Medicine in
October 2019 should use the April Enrollment Form.)-

Confirm that your graduate school/major fits the application field and that the fellowship announcement includes youryear of enrollment in the doctoral program.

Courses taking applications (As of October 2021)
CategoryYear
Scheduled entrants in October
Doctoral Course
2021
Individuals who will be secondDoctoral Course in Medicine
year students in October 2021

Age (As of April 1, 2021)
Under 30 years old(Under 33 years old for individuals
enrolled in a Medical Course for whichclinical training was assigned)

Application field*See the applicable graduate Please check the application field (one field per student)☐ Information and AI
schools and majors to which ☐ Creating the Future of Asia
you may apply on the☐ Quantum Science☐ Materials
attached sheet.
Application Number*10 digits (1 alphabetic
character + 9 numeric digits)
Age
Name
Date of Birth YYYY/MM/DD
Affiliation(For applicants from other
University
Graduate School
Major
institutions, also include thename of the university)
Year in School (As of April 1, 2021)☐ Pre-Doctoral Master’s Course
YR ☐ Doctoral Course in Medicine☐ Master’s Course
YR☐ Other ()

Student Number (Nagoya
University students only)*Please fill in your Student Number at the time of application.

Enrollment Category
Contact Information

YR☐ Enrolled☐ Leave of absence☐ Study abroad(
Year
Month) <= If you chose to take a leave of absence or study
abroad, please enter the date you expect to return to school by.
Mobile phone
number
Email address

Students enrolled in the
WISE Program, the Programfor Leading Graduate
Schools, or other programs(Nagoya University students
only)
Scheduled Doctoral Program
Enrollment Date (Month andYear)(Enter the date of enrollment
for the Doctoral Course in
Medicine)
Name of Graduate Schooland Major in Which You Will
Enroll(Not necessary if Doctoral
Course in Medicine)

If you are or were a student enrolled in the WISE Program, the Program for
Leading Graduate Schools, or other programs, check the appropriate box.
〇 WISE Program ☐GTR ☐DII
☐CIBoG ☐TMI
〇 Leading Graduate School Programs☐Space Exploration☐ PhD Professional☐ Real-world Data Circulation☐ Well-Being〇 Other () Enter the program name.

Year

Month

Graduate School

Major-213 / 19 ページ(Enter your Application Number here.)2021 Nagoya University Interdisciplinary Frontier FellowshipResearch Outline [Form 2-A]
[Title of the Research Project][Research Proposal] (The main text should give descriptions, in concrete and clear terms. Diagrams and figures may be
included. Descriptions should be given within one (1) page. Forms cannot be changed or added (Same is true for the forms
below))(1) Research development
With regard to the research to be conducted in the Doctoral Course (Doctoral Course in Medicine) for three years,
descriptions should be given of applicant’s research history leading to the conception of this research proposal and its
preparation status, and domestic and overseas trends related to the proposed research and the positioning of thisresearch in the relevant field.

-314 / 19 ページ(Enter your Application Number here.)2021 Nagoya University Interdisciplinary Frontier FellowshipResearch Outline [Form 2-B]
[Research Proposal] (The main text should give descriptions, in concrete and clear terms. Diagrams and figures may be
included. Descriptions should be given within two (2) pages. Forms cannot be changed or added (Same is true for the forms
below))(2) Research objectives and details[1] Describe the research objectives, research methods, and details of the research to be conducted.
[2] Specify what will be elucidated, and to what extent and how will it be pursued.
[3] Describe the scientific significance and originality of the research project (Comparison with the preceding research,
the impact of the proposed research at its completing, and future prospectus)[4] Clarify the role of the applicant in relation to the research activities of the laboratory to which he/she will belong.
[5] If you plan to engage in research at a different research institution (including research institutions in foreigncountries) during the period of your research proposal, describe the research with the institution.

-415 / 19 ページ(Enter your Application Number here.)2021 Nagoya University Interdisciplinary Frontier FellowshipResearch Outline [Form 2-C]
[Applicant’s Self-analysis of the Ability to Conduct the Research] *There is no limit to the number of words in each item.
However, descriptions should be given within one (1) page.
Specify your own strength(s) in this field, including the research plan described in this application, based on your experiencein past research activities. In particular, the Nagoya University Interdisciplinary Frontier Fellowship aims to foster doctoral
human resources who will play an active role on the global stage by opening up new interdisciplinary frontiers and taking
responsibility for the continuous creation and implementation of future knowledge in society. Describe any abilities and so on
gained through past experiences in activities regarding this purpose.

-516 / 19 ページ(Enter your Application Number here.)2021 Nagoya University Interdisciplinary Frontier FellowshipResearch Outline [Form 2-D]
[Your ideal image of a researcher, etc.] *There is no limit to the number of words in each item. However, descriptions should
be given within one (1) page.
The Nagoya University Interdisciplinary Frontier Fellowship aims to foster doctoral human resources who will play an activerole on the global stage by opening up new interdisciplinary frontiers and taking responsibility for the continuous creation andimplementation of future knowledge in society. In light of this purpose, describe (1) “Your ideal image of a researcher” and“Your post-doctoral career path” as well as (2) “Factors you consider necessary to realize your career path” and “Planned
activities and experiences.” Refer to the “Objectives and image of researchers to be trained” and “Designated lectures, training,seminars, etc.” in the attached table of the application guidelines.

-617 / 19 ページ(Enter your Application Number here.)2021 Nagoya University Interdisciplinary Frontier Fellowship
Academic Advisor Recommendation [Form 3]
Descriptions should be given within one (1) page. Forms cannot be changed or added
The Nagoya University Interdisciplinary Frontier Fellowship aims to foster doctoral human resources who will play an activerole on the global stage by opening up new interdisciplinary frontiers and taking responsibility for the continuous creation andimplementation of future knowledge in society.
Person who prepares the recommendation should have a firm understanding that the applicant will be expected to achieve
the objectives of this fellowship in three years and that the applicant will be expected to play an active role in society uponreceiving their degree. Planned academic advisers in the Doctoral Course (Doctoral Course in Medicine) or current
academic advisors are appropriate recommenders.
Name of the Person Who
Prepared the Recommendation
Recommender’s Graduate Schooland Major
Please include the name of theuniversity, if not Nagoya
University.
Relationship with the Applicant
Please provide the information that may be of particular relevance in determining the applicant’s strengths and prospects asa researcher.

Please describe your view on the factors considered necessary for the applicant for future activities in society.

-718 / 19 ページ(Enter your Application Number here.)Nagoya University Interdisciplinary Frontier Fellowship Application Checklist
Use this checklist to ensure that you have prepared your application in line with theInterdisciplinary Frontier Fellowship Application Manual.
Check that all of the items in the application documents have been completed correctly
before submitting your application.
You do not need to submit this checklist.

Item
FooterWhat to Check
Does your application number appear at bottom
right of all pages?

Page number

Does the page number appear at bottom center ofall pages?

Number of pages

Is each of the forms within the specified number ofpages for that form?
Form 2-A : 1 page, Form 2-B : 1~2 page
Form 2-C : 1 page, Form 2-D : 1 page

Number of pages

Is the number of pages in the document as per the
manual?
2021 applications: Up to 8 pages
2022 applications: Up to 7 pages

Editing of forms

Are the borders and tables in the forms
unchanged?

Editing of forms

Are the titles and explanations of each item
unchanged?

Missing information

Have all fields been entered?

Saved format

Have Forms 1, 2, and 3 been combined into asingle file and saved in PDF format?

File nameIs the file name your application number?
Creating the Future of Asia: A+ 9 numeric digits
Information and AI: I+ 9 numeric digits
Quantum Science: Q+ 9 numeric digits
Materials: M+ 9 numeric digits

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