Admission in October 2024
Admission in April 2025
Graduate School of Frontier Science Initiative
Kanazawa University(Doctorate Course)

Application Guidelines
First to Third Round
Graduate School of Frontier Science Initiative, Kanazawa University

April 2024
Note: It is your own responsibility to check all matters related to the selectionof enrollees by carefully reading the Application Guidelines for the entrance
examination category that you are applying for.

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- INDEX Schedule of Application Procedure up to Enrollment ...................................................................... 3
1.

Overview of the Graduate School of Frontier Science Initiative (GRAFiNiti) ......................... 5

2. The Number of Students to be Accepted ..................................................................................... 5
3. Eligibility Requirements ............................................................................................................... 5
4. Procedures for Eligibility Screening ............................................................................................. 61) How to confirm Eligibility Requirements ................................................................................. 6
2) Period for Eligibility Screening ................................................................................................ 73) Items to be submitted for Eligibility Screening ........................................................................ 74) Results of Eligibility Screening ................................................................................................. 7
5. Application Procedures ................................................................................................................ 7
1) Application method .................................................................................................................. 72) Application Period.................................................................................................................... 83) Application Documents ............................................................................................................ 8
4) Prerequisites for Application and Examination ...................................................................... 105) Advance Consultation for Applicants with Disability............................................................. 116) Others ..................................................................................................................................... 11
6. Entrance Examination ................................................................................................................ 111) Date and Place of Examination .............................................................................................. 112) Details of Examination ........................................................................................................... 12
7. Announcement of Examination Results ..................................................................................... 12
8. Admission Procedure.................................................................................................................. 121) Admission Procedure Period .................................................................................................. 122) Expenses for Admission.......................................................................................................... 12
9. Management/Protection of Personal Information ..................................................................... 13
10. Financial Support ..................................................................................................................... 141) Admission and Tuition fee Waiver ......................................................................................... 142) Scholarship Programs ............................................................................................................. 14
11. Notes regarding the Division of Transdisciplinary Sciences .................................................... 14
12. Contact Information ................................................................................................................. 15

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Schedule of Application Procedure up to Enrollment
First round

Second round *4

Third round *4

From 9:00 am on Jun.

From 9:00 am on Sep.

From 9:00 am on Dec.

19 (Wed) until 4:30 pm

17 (Tue) until 4:30 pm

18 (Wed) until 4:30 pm

on Jun. 25 (Tue), 2024

on Sep. 24 (Tue), 2024

on Dec. 24 (Tue), 2024

Ticket available

From 9:00 am on Jul. 5

From 9:00 am on Oct. 4

From 9:00 am on Jan. 10

for download(Fri), 2024

(Fri), 2024

(Fri), 2025

The day designated by

The day designated by

The day designated by

GRAFiNiti from Jul. 16

GRAFiNiti from Oct. 15

GRAFiNiti from Jan. 20(Tue) through Jul. 19(Tue) through Oct. 18(Mon) through Jan. 24(Fri), 2024

(Fri), 2024

(Fri), 2025

Aug. 2 (Fri), 2024

Nov. 1 (Fri), 2024

Feb. 7 (Fri), 2025

Application*1, *2
Examination*3

Examination

Announcement of
successful
applicants
Admission

Mid-September,procedure

2024

Enrollment

Oct. 1, 2024

Mid-March, 2025
April 1, 2025

*1 A person who wishes to apply according to 6), 7), or 8) of "3. Eligibility Requirements" will bescreened by a separate process before applying. Please see "4. Procedures for Eligibility Screening".
*2 Pre-registration is possible from one week before the application period on "Internet application
system." Please see "5. Application Procedures."*3 Please download the Examination Ticket by the day of the examination from the Web application
system.
*4 Depending on the status of the first round, the second and/or the third round may not be conducted.
Please check the Graduate School website regularly to see the implementation status.
Graduate School Website: https://gsinfiniti.w3.kanazawa-u.ac.jp/

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「To all those who wish to advance from the Master's Level Section of the Integrated Course to theDoctorate Course or the Doctoral Level Section of the Integrated Course at Kanazawa University.」
At Kanazawa University, students who wish to advance from the Master's Level Section of theIntegrated Course to the Doctorate Course or the Doctoral Level Section of the Integrated Course
generally required to complete the "Qualifying Examination" (referred to as "QE" hereafter).
Students who pass the QE are not restricted to writing a master's thesis but can proceed with theirresearch toward a doctoral dissertation at an early stage. Students who wish to take the QE
examination should check with their Students Affairs Section for information on the QE examination
procedures before applying.
"For applicants who are victims of natural disasters"
To reduce the financial burden on victims from natural disasters and provide the opportunity for their further their education,
Kanazawa University adopts a measure to waive entrance assessment fees. Please visit the following Kanazawa University website
for details, such as applicable disasters and disaster-hit areas.
*This target is disasters in Japan only.
Kanazawa University website>admission>Exemption and Refund of Examination Fee
https://www.kanazawa-u.ac.jp/admission/kenteiryo_henkan

If you would like to have your admission assessment fee waived, please contact Admission Division, Educational and Student
Affairs Department.
Email: boshu@adm.kanazawa-u.ac.jp

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1. Overview of the Graduate School of Frontier Science Initiative(GRAFiNiti)
Admission Policy
Division ofTransdisciplinary

https://gsinfiniti.w3.kanazawa-u.ac.jp/en/kyoudou/policy/
Supervisors

Sciences

https://gsinfiniti.w3.kanazawa-u.ac.jp/en/kyoudou/faculty/
Academic degree to be awarded: Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor ofPhilosophy in Science or Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering
Admission Policy

Division of
Nano Life Science

https://gsinfiniti.w3.kanazawa-u.ac.jp/en/nano/policy/
Supervisors
https://gsinfiniti.w3.kanazawa-u.ac.jp/en/nano/faculty/
Academic degree to be awarded: Doctor of Philosophy in Nanoscience

2. The Number of Students to be Accepted
Admission in October 2024

Admission in April 2025

A few

14

A few

10

Division ofTransdisciplinary Sciences
Division of
Nano Life Science

3. Eligibility Requirements
Those who can apply for the doctorate course of the Graduate School of Frontier Science Initiative,
GRAFiNiti, must fulfill any of the following requirements, 1) to 8).
It is noted that "the day prior to admission to GRAFiNiti, Kanazawa University" means "September
30, 2024" when applying for admission in October, 2024, and "March 31, 2025" when applying foradmission in April, 2025.
1) A person who has a Master's degree or professional degree or a person who is expected to obtaina Master's degree or professional degree by the day prior to admission to GRAFiNiti, Kanazawa
University;
2) A person who has been awarded a Master's degree or a degree equivalent to a professional degree
in a foreign country or a person who is expected to be awarded a Master's degree or a degree
equivalent to a professional degree in a foreign country by the day prior to admission to GRAFiNiti,
Kanazawa University;3) A person who has been awarded a Master's degree or a degree equivalent to a professional
degree, by completing the curriculum designated separately by the Minister of Education, Culture,
Sports, Science and Technology, from an educational institution in Japan that is positioned in the5foreign school education system as having a foreign graduate school program, or is expected tocomplete said curriculum by the day prior to admission to GRAFiNiti, Kanazawa University;4) A person who has been awarded a Master's degree or a degree equivalent to a professional
degree, by completing the curriculum through taking a remote course in Japan, or is expected to beawarded said degree by the day prior to admission to GRAFiNiti, Kanazawa University;5) A person who has been awarded a degree equivalent to a Master's degree, by completing the
program of the United Nations University established based on the resolution of the United Nations
General Assembly on December 11, 1972, which is stipulated in Paragraph 2 of Article 1 of theSpecial Measures Law (Law No. 72 of 1976), with the implementation of the agreement between the
United Nations and Japan regarding the United Nations University Headquarters or a person who is
expected to be awarded said degree by the day prior to admission to GRAFiNiti, Kanazawa
University;
6) A person who has passed the examinations stipulated in Paragraph 2 of Article 16 of the Graduate
School Establishment Standards after completing the curriculum of a foreign school, an educational
institution designated in 3) above, or the United Nations University, or is expected to pass said
examinations by the day prior to admission to GRAFiNiti, Kanazawa University, and who isrecognized by GRAFiNiti as having academic ability equal to or higher than those with a Master's
degree;7) A person who is determined to be eligible by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Scienceand Technology of Japan,
and i) who has graduated from a university, etc. and has been engaged in research at a university,
research institute, etc. for more than 2 years, and is recognized by GRAFiNiti as having academic
ability equivalent to that of a person with a Master's degree;or ii) who has completed a 16-year educational curriculum in a foreign country, or who hascompleted a 16-year curriculum in foreign school education by taking remote courses conducted bya foreign school in Japan, and thereafter has been engaged in research at a university, research
institute, etc. for more than 2 years, and who is recognized by GRAFiNiti as having academic
ability equivalent to that of a person with a Master's degree;8) A person who is recognized to have academic ability equivalent to or superior to that of a personwith a Master's degree or a professional degree by individual screening and who will be 24 years old
by the day prior to admission to GRAFiNiti, Kanazawa University.
An applicant who wishes to apply according to 6), 7) or 8) is required to undergo a prior, separate
screening process. Please see "4. Procedures for Eligibility Screening" on Pages 6-7.

4. Procedures for Eligibility Screening
1) How to confirm Eligibility Requirements
Those who wish to apply according to 6), 7) or 8) of "3. Eligibility Requirements" (pages 4-6),
please submit a document for Eligibility Screening electronically by email to "12. Contact
Information" (page 15) during each Eligibility Screening period. The subject of the email should be
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"Eligibility Screening for doctorate course application at the Graduate School of Frontier Science
Initiative: Applicant's Name (e.g. Juliette Kanazawa)."
Note: If the files to be attached exceed 5 GB, please use a file transfer service.
2) Period for Eligibility Screening
First round

Second round

Third round

From Jun. 5 (Wed) until 4:30 From Sep. 2 (Mon) until 4:30 From Dec. 4 (Wed) until 4:30
pm on Jun. 11 (Tue), 2024

pm on Sep. 6 (Fri), 2024

pm on Dec. 10 (Tue), 2024

3) Items to be submitted for Eligibility Screeningi) All applicants: Application for Qualification Certification for Entrance Examination (Form I),
record of Research Achievements (Form II), and a set of items to be uploaded using the Web
application system, i.e. Application Documents defined on "5. Application Procedures" (pages 7-11).
ii) Only those who wish to apply according to 6) of "3. Eligibility Requirements" (page 5):Documents and attachments with the following contents prepared by the President of theapplicant’s university.
Description example
XYZ University confirms that Mr. (or Ms.) VW, a student of this university, has passed"examination name" and has academic ability equal to or higher than that of a person with a Master's
degree. Attachments enclosed are the materials related to the examination.
Examples of documents (and attachments)
A. Criteria for passing the examinations;
B. Documents showing the relationship between passing the examination and the requirements
for awarding a Master's degree at the university;
C. Documents showing the relationship between those who have passed the examination andthose who have been transferred to the university with a Master's degree from another university in the
program to award a doctorate degree at the university.
iii) Only those who wish to apply according to 8) of "3. Eligibility Requirements" (page 6):
Assignment related to basic subjects in the academic field; please confirm the assignment to yourfuture supervisor before application.
4) Results of Eligibility Screening
The results of Eligibility Screening will be notified by email to the applicant.
Those who are confirmed to meet the Eligibility Requirements should proceed according to "5.
Application Procedures" (pages 7-11).

5. Application Procedures
1) Application method
After registering the necessary information online (Internet application system) during each7

application period, uploading the completed items and paying the entrance examination fee (30,000yen), submit the "Application Checking Sheet (for submission)" electronically by email to "12.
Contact Information" (page 15). The subject of the email should be "Doctorate course application at
the Graduate School of Frontier Science Initiative: Applicant's Name (e.g. Juliette Kanazawa)."
Note: Those students currently enrolling in any of the Master's course of Kanazawa University(including those who intend to continue enrolling in the doctorate course of GRAFiNiti after
completing the Master's course of GRAFiNiti) and MEXT Scholarship students do not have to pay theentrance examination fee. Please contact "12. Contact Information" (page 15) before applying since
the procedure for the online application system is different.
Internet application system
https://www.kanazawa-u.ac.jp/education/admission/internet_entry/2) Application Period
As described in "Schedule of Application Procedure up to Enrollment" (page 3).
Note: the registration of required information and uploading of items using the Internet application
system as well as the payment of the entrance examination fee can be made one week before theapplication period. However, the submission of the "Application Checking Sheet (for submission)" islimited to the application period.
3) Application Documentsi) Items to be uploaded using the Internet application system◆ Scan documents carefully to ensure that the contents are readable. Also, you will need to submit

the originals at the time of admission, so please keep them in a safe place until then.
Number
1

Item
Portrait photographRemarks
A photograph for identification of the applicant.
Use a color photograph taken within the last three monthsof the upper body, unedited, without a hat, front-facing,with a plain background, in jpg or png format between 0.1
to 5 MB.

2

Application Form (Form 1)

Fill in the required information.

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Academic transcript ◆A. For an applicant according to 1), 2) 3), 4), or 5) of "3.
Eligibility Requirements" (pages 5-6), his/her academictranscript prepared by the Dean of his/her graduate schoolor the President of his/her university.
B. For an applicant according to 7) of "3. Eligibility
Requirements" (pages 5-6), his/her academic transcript
prepared by the Dean of his/her Faculty or the President of
his/her university.
C. For an applicant according to 6) or 8) of "3. Eligibility
Requirements" (pages 5-6), his/her academic transcript8

Number

Item

Remarks
prepared by the President of his/her final school with adescription of the names and the number of credits ofsubject courses acquired.

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Certificate of completion

A certificate of completion (expected) of Master's course(expected) ◆of the applicant's graduate school.
Note 1: For an applicant according to 6), 7) or 8) of "3.
Eligibility Requirements" (pages 5-6), a certificate
prepared by the President of his/her final school.
Note 2: Such a certificate is not necessary for an applicant
who is expected to complete any of the Master's courses ofKanazawa University.

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Master’s thesis

For an applicant according to 1), 2), 3), 4) or 5) of "3.
Eligibility Requirements" (pages 5-6) who has been
awarded a Master's degree or a professional degree (or anequivalent), summary of Master's theses (free format) orsummary of research and development (Form 2). In
Japanese or English. Maximum 5 pages of A4 format.
Supplementary materials cannot be accepted.
For an applicant according to 1), 2), 3), 4) or 5) of "3.
Eligibility Requirements" (pages 5-6) who is expected to
be awarded a Master's degree or a professional degree (oran equivalent), a research progress report (free format
including the title of Master's thesis and a summary of
research progress). In Japanese or English. Maximum 3
pages of A4 format. Supplementary materials cannot be
accepted.
For an applicant according to 6), 7) or 8) of "3. Eligibility
Requirements" (pages 5-6), summary of research anddevelopment (Form 2). In Japanese or English. Maximum
5 pages of A4 format. Supplementary materials cannot be
accepted.
Material showing publications and/or presentations at
academic society meetings (free format).
If an applicant has materials such as reprints of publishedpapers related to research (limited to those that have been
accepted) and documents (copies) that can be a reference,
attach them.

9Number6

Item

Remarks

Summary of oral

Summary of oral presentation by the applicant. In

presentation (Form3)

Japanese or English. Maximum one page of A4 format.
Supplementary materials cannot be accepted.

The following are applicable in individual cases where relevant:7

Permission to take an

If an applicant wishes to remain in employment at or

entrance examination

associated with a governmental office, corporation or(Form 4) ◆organization, he/she must submit written permission totake an entrance examination prepared by his/her President(or Advisor). If such a submission is not possible at thetime of application, said permission is to be submitted
during the admission procedure. Contact "12. Contact
Information" (page 15) before application.

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9
10

Copy of applicant's

An international applicant must submit a copy of his/her

passport

passport showing his/her name. An international applicant

Copy of applicant's

who is a resident in Japan at the time of the application

residence card

must submit a copy of his/her residence card (both sides).

Copy of an extract fromIf the applicant's name is different from that appearing on

applicant's family register

the applicant's certificate, etc. due to a change of name, theapplicant must submit a document that certifies the changesuch as an extract from the family register.

ii) Item to be submitted to the address appearing on "12. Contact Information" (Page 15)
NumberItem

Remarks

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Application Checking Sheet

Submit the application checking sheet (for submission) by(for submission)

downloading it from the Application Confirmation Page.
Note 1: The application checking sheet (for submission)cannot be downloaded until the necessary information has
been registered, the items have been uploaded, and theentrance examination fee has been paid.
Note 2: Note that the application checking sheet (forsubmission) is different from the application checking
sheet (for confirmation).

4) Prerequisites for Application and Examinationi) An applicant must make direct contact with one of the faculty members of GRAFiNiti, Kanazawa
University, under whose supervision he/she wishes to study and do research, and must obtainacceptance in advance (if the applicant undergoes the Procedures of Eligibility Screening, before theProcedures);10ii) An applicant must confirm that all necessary documents have been filled in properly. Incomplete
application documents may make the applicant ineligible;iii) An overseas applicant who cannot attend on the day of examination due to unavoidable
circumstances must contact "12. Contact Information" (page 15) when making an application;iv) If an applicant wishes to have the submitted paper copies returned, please make a request at thetime of application.
v) If a fraud is discovered in the application documents and/or information registered, or if original
documents that are required cannot be submitted during the admission procedure, admission may berefused.
5) Advance Consultation for Applicants with Disability
An applicant with a disability who needs special consideration for the examination and for his/herstudy and research should contact "12. Contact Information" (page 15) with a submission of thefollowing documents before application.
i) Request for advance consultation (free format):● Name;● Type of disability and its severity;● Items to be specially considered for the examination and for study and research;● Considerations made at his/her university;● Daily life condition;● Other references.
ii) Medical certificate by his/her physician;iii) Other reference documents (a copy of handicapped person’s passbook, etc.).
6) Others
A successful applicant admitted to GRAFiNiti who was expected to graduate or complete thenecessary curriculum at the time of application must submit a certificate of graduation or completionat the time of admission. This request will not apply to successful applicants who are enrolled in anyof the Master’s courses of Kanazawa University.

6. Entrance Examination
1) Date and Place of Examination
Date

Contents of examination

Place

Oral examination

Kanazawa University

As described on the Scheduleof Application Procedure up to
Enrollment (page 3)
Note 1: Applicants will be informed of the meeting time and location after printing of Examination Tickets
has begun.

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Note 2: For an applicant who lives abroad and has indicated difficulty in getting to Japan on the day of
examination, GRAFiNiti will conduct the examination online.

2) Details of Examination
Selection will be conducted in a comprehensive manner taking the Academic ability test (Oralexamination) and "Academic Transcript" into account.
Oral examination

Oral presentation (about 20 min) and question-and-answer session on "master's
thesis", "research progress report" or "summary of research and development",and "aspirations after entering the doctorate course."
Examinee may be required to give oral presentations and answer in English.

Note 1: If an applicant wishes to bring his/her own laptop and to use the LCD projector in the oral
examination, check the applicable category in the designated column of the Application Form.
Note 2: GAFiNiti may conduct a written examination. In that case, the research advisor of theapplicant's preference will contact the applicant.

7. Announcement of Examination Results
Around 10 am on the day indicated on the "Schedule of Application Procedure up to Enrollment"(page 3).
The examination numbers of the successful applicants will be shown on the GRAFiNiti web site
and the "Online Pass/Fail Inquiry System". The notification of acceptance should be downloaded fromthe system (No notification will be sent). Inquiries by telephone or email will not be answered.
GRAFiNiti Web site > to Candidates
https://gsinfiniti.w3.kanazawa-u.ac.jp/examinee/
Online pass/fail inquiry system
https://examination.w3.kanazawa-u.ac.jp/admission/goukakusyahappyou/

8. Admission Procedure1) Admission Procedure Period
As described in the "Schedule of Application Procedure up to Enrollment" (page 3).
Note: The detailed procedure will be announced separately at least one week before the procedure
begins.
2) Expenses for Admission● Payment of tuition etc.
Admission fee, 282,000 yen (estimated);
Tuition for half a year, 267,900 yen (estimated) (annual tuition, 535,800 yen (estimated)).
Note 1: These amounts are estimated ones, and if they are revised, the revised amounts will be applied12

on the revision date.
Note 2: Those students currently enrolling in any of the Master's courses of Kanazawa University(including those who intend to continue enrolling in the doctorate course of GRAFiNiti after
completing the Master's course of GRAFiNiti) and MEXT Scholarship students do not have to pay theadmission fee.
Note 3: Tuition is exempted in the case of MEXT Scholarship students.
● Personal accident insurance for students pursuing education and research (PAS)The amount of personal accident insurance for students pursuing education and research (PAS)covering three years, 2,600 yen (estimated);
The amount of liability insurance coupled with PAS covering three years, 1,020 yen (estimated).
Note: These insurance payments must be made at the time of enrollment by bank transfer.

9. Management/Protection of Personal Information
Kanazawa University is committed to the proper management and protection of personal
information according to the current "Regulations on the management of personal information."
The personal information obtained through the entrance examinations and the personal information
described on documents that are mandatory at the time of enrollment are used for the following
services/operations:● Services/operations for entrance examinations and admission procedures;● Services/operations for school register management, study guidance, and health management suchas medical checkups;● Services/operations for Kanazawa University portal site management after enrollment, for the use ofcampus LAN, and for the campus services such as the use of the library and book lending;● Services/operations for study support such as admission fee exemption, tuition fee exemption,scholarship selection etc.;● Services/operations related to payment of admission fees and tuition fees and to disbursement at afinancial institution contracted;● Anonymously conducted research concerning the selection of successful candidates;● Services/operations related to public relations targeted at current students and their families as well
as serviced/operations related to fundraising (donations);● Services/operations related to outcome assessment for graduates, support for the alumni associationand foundation activities, and information services and information provision through Kanazawa
University;● Other anonymously conducted statistical operations related to the student selection process;● Services/operations for students of the Division of Transdisciplinary Sciences to be able to receive
the same internal services as Kanazawa University at the Japan Advanced Institute of Science andTechnology.

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1) Admission and Tuition fee WaiverThose who apply for exemption may be exempted from fees, i.e. all or half of the amount of theadmission fee and/or all or half or a portion of the amount of the tuition fee for the semester
concerned. Details of how to apply will be found in the admission procedure guidelines sent tosuccessful applicants.
2) Scholarship Programsⅰ) Scholarships of the Japan Student Services Organization and private scholarship associations
There are loan-type scholarships that require repayment after completion and benefit-type
scholarships that do not, presided over by JASSO (Japan Student Services Organization), prefecturaland municipal governments, and private scholarship associations. For more information, see thewebsites of those organizations.
ⅱ) Scholarship program unique to Kanazawa University for international students
Kanazawa University provides its own scholarships to international students supported privately.
Details can be found on the following website:
https://intl-support.w3.kanazawa-u.ac.jp/tuition/private.phpⅲ) Program for fostering personnel having a doctorate degree with benefit-type scholarship
Kanazawa University is reinforcing support for aspiring students of the Doctoral Level Section ofIntegrated Course / Doctoral Course, thus fostering and nurturing research personnel with a doctoral
degree who will be the seed of advancement of Science and Technology and innovation in Japan andaround the world, and be responsible for creating a future society. For details, please refer to the list of"HaKaSe +" at the end of the application guidelines the following website"Kanazawa University Strategic Project for Development of Doctoral Students and Research promotion".

https://phd.w3.kanazawa-u.ac.jp/

11. Notes regarding the Division of Transdisciplinary Sciences
The Division of Transdisciplinary Sciences is an inter-university curriculum between Kanazawa
University and the Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (JAIST). Please apply after
confirming the following:● Please apply to the university to which the supervisor of your preference belongs, take theexaminations for the student selection process at that university, and complete the admission
procedures. Successful applicants who have completed admission procedures for one of the two
universities cannot conduct admission procedures for the other university even if they pass theexaminations for the student selection process at that university.
● The home university of a student will be the primary university that his/her supervisor of preference(academic member primarily responsible for research guidance) belongs to. Students receive guidance
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and advice on education, research, and student life through a system of several academic advisors
including the student supervisor at their home university and a second supervisor at the otheruniversity.
● A student who has completed the prescribed course at Kanazawa University will be awarded aDoctor of Philosophy in the names of Kanazawa University and JAIST. Note that as a requirement forcompletion, students must experience laboratory rotation at JAIST and if a student joins GRAFiNiti
from the doctorate course, he/she must earn a minimum of 10 credits at JAIST.
● As a general rule, subject classes held at JAIST are to be taken on the JAIST campus. However, asystem has been introduced that reduces the burden of commuting through the use of media-based
remote lecture streams and lectures in an intensive lecture format.
● Students of Kanazawa University can use facilities and equipment at JAIST such as libraries.
However, some facilities and equipment may have restrictions on their use.

12. Contact Information
Graduate School Affairs Section, Student Affairs Division,
Transdisciplinary Sciences Administration Department,
Kanazawa University.
First floor of Natural Science and Technology Main Hall, South Area, Kakuma Campus
Kakuma, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 920-1192 JAPAN
Tel: +81-76-264-5971
E-mail: s-yugo@adm.kanazawa-u.ac.jp

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Career Support Educational Program for International Students“Link KAGAYAKI”
Are you interested in working in Japan?
Kanazawa University offers an additional program focusing on language education ofbusiness Japanese, career education, and internships for students from oversea. We help
you develop a high level of specialized knowledge and skills, as well as a deep
understanding of Japanese corporate culture and regional characteristics, so you canactively contribute to Japanese companies.
All participants on this program grabbed a job opportunity from Japanese enterprises.
Come and join us at orientation meetings held in April and October. We will announce

you exact schedules according to when you enter the university.
Contact:
Career Support Office〒920-1192 kakuma-machi, Kanazawa city

Link KAGAYAKI Web Site
https://kagayaki.w3.kanazawa-u.ac.jp/

TEL 076-264-6045

Link KAGAYAKI Office E-mailkagayaki-jimu@adm.kanazawa-u.ac.jp

Kanazawa University Strategic Projectfor Development of Doctoral Students and Research Promotion (HaKaSe＋)
Kanazawa University is reinforcing support for aspiring students of the Doctoral Level Section of Integrated Course / Doctoral Course, thus fostering and nurturing researchpersonnel with a doctoral degree who will be the seed of advancement of Science and Technology and innovation in Japan and around the world, and be responsible forcreating a future society. In this “Kanazawa University Strategic Project for Development of Doctoral Students and Research Promotion (HaKaSe＋)”, KU provides various
support such as enhancement for concentration on research, development of interdisciplinarity and internationality, career development after obtaining a doctoral degree in
addition to financial support.
The following projects are supported by Japanese government as part of the support for doctoral students for the advancement of science and technology and creation of
innovation in Japan. Thus, content of supports may be subject to change due to the end of the project or system changes.

【Projects for fostering and nurturing doctoral talents with Grant-type scholarship (Apply to those who enroll in FY2024）】
M, Master's Level Section of Integrated Course / Master’s Course; D, Doctoral Level Section of Integrated Course; MD, 4-year Doctoral Course

WISE Program for
Nano-Precision Medicine, Science,
and Technology（HaKaSe+ for WISE）

SPRING Project for
Doctoral Talents
in Creating Novel Values（HaKaSe+ for SPRING）

BOOST Project for
Trailblazing AI Crossover
Doctoral Talents（HaKaSe+ for BOOST）

Content of project

Degree course

Support for researchand career formation

Promoting cultivation of doctoral talents
and cutting-edge research anddevelopment in both AI field andemerging/integrated areas in AI field(Next-generation AI field)

Target for Support

Natural Science and Technology, M&D;
Medical Sciences, M&D/MD;
Advanced Preventive Medical Sciences,
MD;
Frontier Science Initiative, M&D

All Divisions with Doctoral Level
Section of Integrated Course / Doctoral
Courses

All Divisions with Doctoral Level
Section of Integrated Course / Doctoral
CoursesCapacity

12/fiscal year

Varies depending on the fiscal year
[In total, 169 for the fiscal year)]2/fiscal year

Support period(in principle)

For 5 years consisting of 2 years ofMaster’s Level Section of Integrated
Course / Master’s course and 3 years ofDoctoral Level Section of Integrated
Course, or for 4 years of 4-year Doctoral
Course; within standard period ofcoursesWithin standard period of Doctoral
Level Section of Integrated Course or of
4-year Doctoral Course

Within standard period of Doctoral
Level Section of Integrated Course or of
4-year Doctoral Course

180,000 yen(in principle)

180,000 yen

250,000 yen

400,000 yen

400,000 yen

900,000 yen

Master’s
Level Sectionof Integrated
Course /Master's
CourseContentsoffinancialsupportDoctoralLevel Sectionof Integrated
Course /DoctoralCourseGrant forlivingexpenses
per month

50,000 yen(in principle)

RA salaryca. 360,000 yen
per year maximum

Grant forlivingexpenses
per month
Research fundper year－－Support for travel expenses, etc.

ca. 240,000 yen
per year maximum(Only for those in the first year of 4-year
Doctoral Course)
Support unique tothe project available

Support unique tothe project available

Support unique tothe project available

Exemption of Admission fee

Full exemption－－

Half exemption

Half exemption

RA salary

Exemption of Tuition fee

Restrictions

Full exemption[Students of the Doctoral Level Sectionof Integrated Course / Doctoral Course
who fulfill any of the following
conditions cannot receive the grant forliving expenses]• Those who receive research incentives
from the Research Fellowship for Young
Scientists (DC) of the Japan Society for
the Promotion of Science (JSPS);• International students receiving
support from the Japanese Government(MEXT) Scholarships;• Those who receive a scholarship fromthe Japan Student Services Organization(JASSO);• International students who receive the
JASSO Honors scholarship;• International students receiving
support such as a scholarship from theirhome countries;• Those who receive a Kanazawa
University scholarship, etc. (mainly forthe purpose of support for living
expenses);• Working part-time (with some
exceptions such as TA and RA).

[Those who fall under any of the following conditions cannot apply]• Those who receive research incentives from the Research Fellowship for Young
Scientists (DC) of the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS);• International students receiving support from the Japanese Government (MEXT)
Scholarships;• International students receiving support such as a scholarship from their homecountries;• Those who receive a Kanazawa University scholarship, etc. (mainly for the purposeof support for living expenses);[Adult students who fall under one of the following conditions cannot apply]• Those who earn stable income such as a salary and executive compensation at a
sufficient level (2.4 million yen/year) as living expenses from the university orcompany to which they belong;• Those who do not receive a sufficient amount of living expenses (based on 2.4
million yen/year) even though there is a system that allows them to receive such anallowance from the company, etc., to which they belong.
Apart from the above income requirements, those who are judged by HaKaSe + to beunable to fulfill the obligation to devote themselves to research as a selected student,
or not to be in a situation where they can devote themselves to the careerdevelopment and nurturing content by HaKaSe+ are not qualified.
[International students]
International students must pledge that they are to be employed at a Japanesecompany, university, research entity, etc. (including overseas subsidiary) or aninternationally affiliated company in Japan for 3 years or more after completing
Kanazawa University Graduate School.

［Inquires for HaKaSe＋］Educational and Student Affairs Division, Educational and Student Affairs Department, Kanazawa University

jisedai@adm.kanazawa-u.ac.jp

Graduate School of Frontier Science Initiative, Kanazawa University（Doctorate
Course）[Form 1]

Examination
Number

Application Form

*Do not write in this space.

《All applicants must fill in this part.》
Name

Academic supervisor of yourpreference
Note: You MUST obtain acceptance from your future supervisor.

《Only applicants for the Division of Transdisciplinary Sciences must fill in this part.》□ Life innovation □ Green innovation □ System innovation
Your choice of challenge

Note: Please refer to the Graduate School of Frontier Science Initiative website and select one of
the challenging innovation frameworks (three challenges). It is possible to change your selection
even after enrollment.

《All applicants must fill in this part.》
Academic Background
Graduation from

MM/YYYY

Senior high school
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Note: Academic background must start with graduation from senior high school.
(Example of description)
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Graduated from A Senior High School
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Admitted to B Department, C Faculty, D University
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Graduated from the above University
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Admitted to Master’s course, Division of E. F Graduate School, G University
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Graduated (expected) from the above Graduate School《Only applicants who select “with work experience” in the web application system must fill in this part.》
Work Experience
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In case of admittance□ will quit current employment□ will NOT quit current employment(currently employed only)《Only applicants who are taking the examination at Kanazawa University must fill in this part.》
Will use a projector in theOral Examination

□ Yes

□ No

[Form 2]

Examination *NumberDo not write in the space marked with *.

Summary of Research and Development
Page 1

Note: Maximum 5 pages, A4 format, add pages 2-5 separately as needed.

Name[Form 3]

Examination
Number*Do not write in the space marked with *.

Summary of Oral Presentation
Title
Name:

[Form 4]

Permission to take an entrance examination
Attention to: the Dean of the Graduate School of Frontier Science Initiative,
Kanazawa University

I herewith certify that (applicant’s name, e.g. Juliette Kanazawa) has our permission
to take an entrance examination of the doctorate course of the Graduate School of
Frontier Science Initiative, Kanazawa University.
If he/she is successfully admitted to and enrolls in the Graduate School of Frontier
Science Initiative, Kanazawa University, he/she will be allowed to remain associatedwith our company while enrolled.
MM/DD/YYYY(Affiliation, Official Title)(Name, Signature)

[Form I]

Examination *Number

Application for Qualification Certification for Entrance Examination
The Graduate School of Frontier Science Initiative, Kanazawa University (doctorate course)

Attention of: the Dean, the Graduate School of Frontier Science Initiative, Kanazawa University
I wish to take an Entrance Examination of the Graduate School of Frontier Science Initiative,
Kanazawa University (doctorate course).
Therefore, I would like to undergo the Procedure for Eligibility Screening. I will submit therequired documents.
MM / DD / YYYY
NameBorn on MM/DD/YYYY (Current Address
Currently

years old)

Telephone:--

Telephone:--

Place of
Employment
Job Title
Job Place

Academic Background (from Senior high school in detail)MM / DD / YYYY
MM / DD / YYYY
MM / DD / YYYY
MM / DD / YYYY
MM / DD / YYYY
MM / DD / YYYY
MM / DD / YYYY
MM / DD / YYYYWork Experience (describe your research and development in detail and in an understandable manner).
MM / DD / YYYY
MM / DD / YYYY
MM / DD / YYYY
MM / DD / YYYY
MM / DD / YYYY
MM / DD / YYYY
Activity status at academic societies and others
MM / DD / YYYY
MM / DD / YYYY
MM / DD / YYYY
Note 1: Do not write in the space marked with *.
Note 2: In case this Form is not sufficient, please add a line and fill it in.

[Form II]

Examination *NumberRecord of Research Achievements
The Graduate School of Frontier Science Initiative, Kanazawa University (doctorate course)

Name
Title of Academic Article, Book,

Date of

Journal, Publisher, or the Name ofPresentation, Patent, etc.

Publication or

the Academic Society where work

Presentation

was presented

Note 1: Do not write in the space marked with *.
Note 2: In case this Form is not sufficient, please attach sheets with the same format.
Note 3: Please fill in the "Author(s)" column in the order appearing in the publication, including the applicant.

Author(s)