「Saga University Vision 2030 Project」
Saga University Strategic Partnership Project (Strategic PS Project)
A International joint research type・B International joint education type
FY2023
Application Guidelines
Implementation VersionMay 8, 2023
Center for Promotion of International Exchange
１．Purpose・Objectives
In order to restore the sharp decline in the number of international and Japanese
students studying abroad to at least the pre-Corona disaster level by the end of the next
five years, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT)
has set directions such as accepting excellent international students, establishing themin companies and regions, and providing support for overseas study at different stages,
based on re-designating priority fields and priority regions.
Based on the "Saga University Vision 2030," our university needs to work to strengthen
sustainable relationships by leveraging each other's strengths, revitalizing research
activities and learning through collaboration and cooperation with overseas universities
by increasing the two-way mobility of our university's faculty, staff and students, whilebuilding on our existing educational and research exchanges.
To this end, we have established a strategy to focus on international exchange withpartner institutions that are similar in size and character to our university, that have asimilar level of enthusiasm for sending and receiving students from both sides, and thatcan be expected to generate considerable synergy effects through educational andresearch exchanges. Based on this strategy, the "Saga University Strategic Partnership
Project (hereinafter referred to as the "Strategic PS Project") will select candidate schools
for strategic partnerships (hereinafter referred to as "Strategic PS Candidate Schools")
from among the current exchange partners, and will gradually implement initiativessequentially, and design the system based on their actual activities.
In this context, this strategic PS project will contribute to the achievement of the "Saga
University Vision 2030" by steadily implementing the PDCA cycle to cultivate the ripple
effects of international exchange both inside and outside the university and to generate
further ripple effects.
２．Partner institutions to be recruited for the current project１）Universities with exchange agreements＊２）Institutions that have been selected for this project in FY2022＊ Overseas university must be willing and able to establish equal relationship based on the purpose of this project.

1In principle, the number of partner institutions is limited to one per country/region perapplication. However, if this project is to be conducted in collaboration with multiple
institutions or departments, the following should be noted.
（１）Collaboration with multiple institutions
If applicant wish to interact with more than one organization in a particularcountry, the organization structure and the activities of each organization should
be clearly described in the application form, with a clear description of thecollaboration in the country and the main organizations involved.
（２）Collaboration with multiple departments
If departments of the University wish to collaborate in the implementation of theproject, the main department should be selected and the department should
serve as the liaison. In addition, the application form should clearly state theorganizational structure and the details of each department's efforts.
３．Support period
Only for FY2023. The application period for FY2024 and beyond will be rescheduled
based on the implementation status of this project and the budget setting for each fiscalyear.
４．Applicant・Implementer（１）Applicant
The applicant should be the head of the department to which the implementer
belongs. In the case of an initiative to be implemented by multiple departments incollaboration with each other, the applicant should apply on behalf of the head of
one of the main departments.
In this case, the applicant shall be appointed as the implementer responsible for therealization of the initiative.
（２）Implementer
The implementer shall be a person or group that falls under both ① and ②① A full-time researcher affiliated with the university, or a researcher
positioned as a full-time researcher.
In the case of a group, the representative must be a full-time researcher
affiliated with the university.
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Those who can obtain recommendation and permission from the head of theirdepartment, etc., regarding the invitation and overseas dispatch of researchers,etc.

５．Application limit
One department may apply for up to three projects as a representative department(including projects continued from FY2022).
However, there is no limit to the number of applications that can be submitted as acooperating department.
６．Types and Initiatives（１）Type：A International joint research・B International joint education（２）Initiative：Initiatives to conduct international joint research or international joint
education involving the invitation or overseas dispatch of researchersand students with overseas partner institutions as described in 1)
through 3) of this outline 2.
７．Requirements for Initiatives
The following requirements must be met in order to be eligible for support, and theapplicant must be able to continue applying for support in the fiscal year 2024. However,the support expenses related to this call for applications must be paid during the fiscalyear 2023.
（ １ ） International joint research (or international joint education) plan that takes
advantage of each other's strengths through cooperation and collaboration
between the university and the partner institution, or a plan for initiatives leading
to international joint research (or international joint education).
（２）A well-balanced two-way international exchange plan for all faculty, staff, andstudents of the applicant department, centered on the implementer.
（３）Prior to applying for a Strategic PS Project, the applicant must have made adequate
arrangements with the counterpart institution.
（４）Efforts must be able to present results by FY2025. Specifically,
International joint research type：・ The applicant must write at least one international co-authored paper to bereviewed and submit it to an internationally renowned journal by the end of FY2025.
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・Apply for JSPS's International Research Collaboration Acceleration Fund, Bilateral
Exchange Programs, or other equivalent programs after FY2024.
International joint education type：
・Aim to implement an advanced international joint education program* by FY2027,
the period of the 4th Mid-term Objectives and Mid-term Plan.
＊ Joint degrees, double degrees, sandwich programs, etc.

・Apply for projects* conducted by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Scienceand Technology (MEXT) or other organizations in FY2024 or later.
＊ JASSO Overseas Study Support System (agreed dispatch), etc.

（５）To hold an international research meeting, etc, on the status of implementation ofthis project during FY2023 and make a broad presentation of the results（６）The applicant must plan to continue international joint research or international
joint education programs, etc. after FY2026, and to continue exchanges with thepartner institution. It is desirable that the applicant's department has a plan to beable to continue its efforts independently and obtain the research funds necessaryto continue international joint research or international joint education programs,etc. after the financial support under the Strategic PS Project, as well as to apply
for government programs. The applicant's department should have a plan tocontinue its efforts independently.
（ ７ ） The candidate must be able to act as a liaison and coordinator between theuniversity and the partner institution in the event that the two institutions decideto proceed with procedures for the conclusion of a strategic partnership.
８．Implementation Period and Submission Deadline
Submission Deadline

Friday, June 2, 2023

９．Number of Adoptions（１）International joint research（２）International joint education

about 4 cases
about 4 cases＊However, adjustments may be made within the budget depending on the status ofapplications and other factors.

410．Allowance Expenses (tentative)
The maximum amount of funds is 1.5 million yen per initiative per year. The following
expenses may be used for the program. Travel expenses shall be in accordance with the"Regulations on Travel Expenses of Saga University National University Corporation. In
principle, the actual business plan and execution of expenses shall be made on a fiscalyear basis.

（１）The expenses to be supported shall be as follows.
①

Honorarium (minimum required student (undergraduate or graduate)
honorarium)②

Travel expenses (travel expenses for faculty, students, and other staff of theuniversity traveling abroad or invited from abroad)(about 750,000 yen each) ※Efforts should also be made to utilize externalfunds to promote interactive exchange.

③

Consumables④

Miscellaneous expenses (expenses necessary for the implementation ofprojects other than (1) through (3) above)

If there is a plan to send a student to the partner institution for which thestudent is applying, the travel expenses and the incentive will be supported inaccordance with the attached benefit guidelines solicitation.
（２）Expenses not supported shall be as follows.
①

Equipment supplies (e.g., PCs, laptops, digital cameras, video cameras,
microphones, tablet devices, electronic dictionaries, other equipment, etc.)②Fixtures (100,000 yen or more)

11．Application Procedure
Applicants must submit the 2023 Saga University Strategic PS Project application form
along with other required documents to the director of Center for International Exchange.
In addition, if there is a plan to send or accept students to the partner institution towhich you are applying, please check each payment guideline and submit the 2023
Strategic Partnership Project Saga University Special Scholarship Recommendation Form
“Form 1” or an overseas graduate school. Student Special Incentive Recommendation
Form "Form 1" must be submitted together with the 2023 Saga University Strategic PS
Project Application Form.
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12．Selection and notification of selection results
The selection for this project will be reviewed by a specialized committee of theInternational Exchange Promotion Center Operating Committee, and after strict selection
based on the selection policy, decisions will be made after deliberations by theInternational Exchange Promotion Center Operating Committee.
13．Reports, etc.
The selected applicant (representative applicant) shall submit a separate report to theDirector of the Center for Promotion of International Exchange by the end of March 2024.
The contents of the report shall be made public as a project report of the Center forPromotion of International Exchange.
14．About Public Relations
The applicant (representative applicant) will widely publicize the efforts inside andoutside the university by the end of FY2023. In order to announce the results of theefforts on the Center for International Exchange website, etc., please promptly submit
relevant photos and articles for publicity to the director of the Center for InternationalExchange. In addition, when publicizing, please specify that it is being carried out by thisproject as much as possible.
15．Points of Concern（１）Even if the travel and implementation of the project was conducted or completed
prior to the public call for this support project, the application is still eligible if it meetsthe requirements for application.
（２）In implementing the project, the project manager shall take thorough measures toprevent the spread of the new coronavirus, and participants shall follow theinstructions and other guidelines for restricting activities at Saga University establishedby the university.
（３）This project may not be implemented depending on the budget situation in FY2023.

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① The content of the implementation plan is consistent with the aims and objectivesof this project, increasing the two-way mobility of faculty, staff and students at theuniversity,

revitalizing

research

activities

andlearning,

andstrengthening

sustainable relationships that make the most of each other's strengths. (conformitywith purpose and purpose).
② Whether the content of the implementation plan is concrete and feasible, andwhether it can be expected to accumulate results in the future (feasibility andresults).
③ Will this initiative cultivate the ripple effect of international exchange both insideand outside the university, and will it produce a further ripple effect (ripple effect).
④ In addition, does it lead to the future development of the University's educationaland research activities and the strengthening of its international competitiveness(developmental potential).
【Feasibility and future development potential】
In addition to the viewpoints in (1) above, the amount and use of the expenses will beconsidered in the screening process in (2) above.
16．Schedule (tentative)
Early May

Start of 1st call applications (Application period: about 1 month)Jun 2

Screening after application deadline

Late Jun

Notification of acceptance or rejection for 1st call applications

Early Jul

Start of 2nd call applications (Application period: about 2 month)※The decision on the 2nd call will be made based on the status of the
1st call applications

Early Sep

Screening after the 2nd call application deadline

Early Oct

Notification of acceptance or rejection for 2nd call applications

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