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Applying SPRING

Program Director
Professor, Graduate School of Science and Engineering
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The purpose of program• The JST supports doctoral course students who are motivated to work
towards achieving a sustainable green society.
• The objective is to develop a researcher who can derive innovative
solutions by considering international and local issues. The program
focuses on realizing a sustainable and eco-friendly society.
• Research support (equivalent to living expenses) and research expenses
Research support of 150,000 yen/month (Planned)
Research expenses of 400,000 yen /year (Planned)(The maximum payment period is 3 years)

The target student and number of applicants• Number of people recruiting: 8 people (planned)• Target students for the support• 1st grade of doctoral course at the Graduate School of Engineering Science andthe Graduate School of International Resource.
• Requirements of qualification
1. Obtain consent for application from your supervisor
2. English skills. TOEIC 450 / TOEFL iBT 45 or higher proficiency required.
• Not applicable・Special Research Fellow of the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science
・Students who have received other scholarship
・Adults enrolled in the doctoral program who receive a salary from the company, etc.
・International students who receive support from the government fund・International students who receive support from their country through scholarships, etc.

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Necessary documents for the submission
Document

Notes

Application form

Please fill in the necessary information on the application form prescribed byour graduate school.

Research Plan

After consulting with your research supervisor, please write the purpose andconcept of your research theme or field in approximately

letter ofrecommendation

Recommendation letter from your current supervisor (Japanese or English)

Final academictranscript

Transcript of final educational background (Japanese or English)

Proof of English
proficiency

TOEIC score and others.

Submission of application• Application period: April 8 (Mon) - April 15 (Mon)• Where to submit application documents
Attach the application documents to an email and send to the address below.
① Student at the Graduate School of International Resources
Division International Resources Section, Student Affairs OfficeE-mail: sg-shigen@jimu.akita-u.ac.jp② Student at the Graduate School of Engineering and Science
Division of Engineering Science, Student Affairs OfficeE-mail: koudai@jimu.akita-u.ac.jp

32024/4/9Selection• Online interview and application documents• Evaluation from the following points of view
1. Research ability
2. English proficiency
3. Attitude toward co-creation with fields other than one's specialty
4. Willingness to contribute to science, technology, and innovation inJapan, especially contributing to a green society

Support for doctoral course students• We aim to improve financial assistance for capable and driven students
pursuing doctoral courses, who will eventually become leaders in the fieldsof science, technology, and innovation in Japan. Additionally, we plan tocreate various career paths for doctoral personnel, allowing them toparticipate actively in various fields.
• Career development/nurturing content in the program• Cultivating internationalism• Cultivating interdisciplinarity• Career development• Transferable skills• Internship4

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Requirement of supported students during the program• Apply to a special research fellow (DC2) of the Japan Society for thePromotion of Science (required)• Attendance at class subjects “Career development” and “Data science ofartificial intelligence and interdisciplinary fusion” (required)• Attending the class subject “English upskilling seminar” (recommended)• Participation in an external organization internship (required)• Participation in transferable skills training (required)

We look forward to receiving your applications.

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