Application Guidelines for the 2024 Extended Doctoral Human Resource Development
Project by "Crossing Borders
This project is supported by the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) and the"SPRING Program for Challenging Researchers in the Next Generation" of the Japan Scienceand Technology Agency (JST). It invites applications for the 024 Extended Doctoral Human
Resource Development Project by "Crossing Borders as follows.
１．Outline of Application
The purpose of this project is to cultivate an expansive doctoral workforce that is able
respond to the needs of society and contribute to the development of science, technology,and innovation in Japan by "crossing borders" between specialties, organizations, regions,and generations while improving themselves. To this end, we will provide a financial
support for students who are selected for this project and a curriculum that will enable
them to excel in research and to pursue a variety of career paths.
In this call for applications, we expect applications from outstanding students who willconduct free, challenging, and integrative research in the doctoral program at theUniversity and who will play a leading role in academia in the future.
２．Subject of application
Applicants must be enrolled in the doctoral program of the Graduate School of Biomedical
Engineering and Agricultural Sciences at the University of Yamanashi and meet therequirements in "4. eligibility to apply.".
３．Number of Adopted for this Program
14 student for FY2024(planned)
４．Eligibility for Application
Applicants must be students stipulated in "2. Eligibility for Application" who haveexcellent research skills, meet the following requirements at the time of application,
and wish to actively participate in the Career Path Support Program during their doctoral
period and in the future.
（１）Applicants must be enrolled in a doctoral course as of April 2024. However, those
who are scheduled to take a leave of absence at the time of the start of the support
are excluded.
（２）Persons who do not fall under any of the following (a) through (f)(a) Postdoctoral fellowship from the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science(JSPS), an independent administrative agency(b) Students who have a stable income from the University or
a company at alevel sufficient to cover living expenses (2.4 million yen or more per year),such as salary, executive compensation, etc.
(c) Students who receive a scholarship of a sufficient level (2.4 million yen or
more per year) for living expenses.
(d) Students who receive support under the Japanese Government Scholarship Programor an equivalent support from their home country.
(e) Students who receive support under the Japanese Government Scholarship Programor an equivalent support from their home country

(f) Students who have been selected for the "Co no Hana Fellowship".
5. Support period
The period of support will be up to the standard period of study, depending on thelength of enrollment in the doctoral course at the time of commencement of support, but
it may be withdrawn depending on the status of the presentation of research results eachyear. The support may be terminated depending on the government budget allocation forthe current fiscal year.
6. Details of Support
The University will provide a research incentive fee and research expenses during thedoctoral course period in order to nurture highly creative doctoral human resources whowill lead the future by providing opportunities to engage in independent research basedon free ideas and to participate in programs related to career path support.
Research grant: 165,000 yen per month (to be paid on a date determined by theUniversity)
Research expenses: 400,000 yen per year
*Note
The research incentive fee and research expenses are subject to change according tobudget conditions.
7. Application Procedures
Application Documents: Attached Application Form (Form 1)
Submit the completed Form 1 to the Graduate School Support Office, Academic Affairs
Planning Division by the due date.
Submit by e-mail (inshien-as@yamanashi.ac.jp) by the due date
*Note
The subject of the e-mail should be "Application for Doctoral Student Support Program".
If the deadline for submission has passed, the application will not be accepted.
After we receive your e-mail, we will reply to you by e-mail within the next day(except Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays). If you do not receive the receipt e-mail,please contact to inshien-as@yamanashi.ac.jp.
8. deadline for submission of application and recommendation forms
Wednesday, April 24, 2024, noon (strict deadline)
9. Selection
Selection will be made by the Selection and Review Committee for Extended Doctoral
Human Resource Development Project by "Crossing Borders
10. Selection Methods and Review Policies
Selection will be made based on the following screening policies (1) through (4), basedon the content of the application and the presentation and question-and-answer session
concerning the research plan, etc.
(1) The applicant must have a sufficient potential to become an outstanding researcher
who will play a leading role in the future of academia.
(2) The applicant should be able to show how he/she establishes his/her research projectand career vision, and should have a clear plan for the realization of his/herresearch project. (3) The research plan should be original in its research methods,and should show the future prospects of the research topic.
(3) The applicant must have an excellent ability to promote plans for his/her own careerdevelopment, including research.
(4) Experience in applying for a JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship is also considered
important.
11. selection results
The applicant and his/her academic advisor will be notified of the results of theselection process.
12. obligations of supported students
In view of the purpose of the program, the following obligations shall be borne by theSupported Student.
(1) Submit a specific research plan after being selected as a Supported Student.
(2) To devote oneself to research activities based on the research plan, except in thecase of interruption due to childbirth/childcare, or due to injury/illness.
(3) Actively participate in the programs and other activities related to the enhancementof research capabilities and career support conducted by the University.
(4) Enter the "Job-Based Research Internship" program conducted by the Job-Based
Research Internship Promotion Council.
(5) Report regularly to the University on the status of their research activities andparticipation in programs related to career support.
(6) Receive interviews with a mentor on a regular basis.
(7) Apply for a JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship.
(8) When conducting research activities, be fully aware that the research funds are
public funds, comply with all relevant laws and regulations, and conduct researchefficiently and without any misconduct.
In addition, they should read and complete educational materials related to ethics
education and attend the research ethics education provided by the University.
13．revocation of support
In the event that any of the following grounds become applicable, the grant of theresearch incentive fee and research expenses may be suspended and the applicant may berequired to return the funds.
(1) When the applicant loses the eligibility to apply under "4 Eligibility forApplication".
(2) When the status of execution of the research plan or the status of fulfillment of
12. obligations of supported students is deemed insufficient(3) When the student requests to withdraw(4) When the President deems that there are other reasons to withdraw the support.
14. Notes
・Researchers are responsible for filing their own income tax returns, as the research
incentive fee is taxable as miscellaneous income and tax returns regarding income tax
are required.

・Teacher assistant (TA) wages, part-time job wages, academic prizes from academic
societies, and remuneration for paid internships are allowed to the extent that they
do not interfere with the research activities.
・If you are already receiving other scholarships or other forms of support, check theeligibility requirements of the other institution and take appropriate measures, suchas declining the scholarship or other forms of support.
・The "amount equivalent to sufficient living expenses from your company, etc." in4.(2)(a) is based on a regular income of 2,400,000 yen/year.
・To cooperate in various surveys, such as career tracking surveys, for 10 years after
completion of the program.
15. Other・ The project recipient will be required to submit a written pledge to devotehimself/herself to research activities.
・The university will provide the e-mail address of the project recipient to JST so thatmonitoring surveys, etc., can be conducted directly by JST. In addition, the University
may be asked to participate and cooperate in student exchange meetings organized byJST.
・The name of the selected students will be announced on the university's website.
・After the selection of students to be supported by the program, the supervisors of theselected students will be asked to submit their educational and guidance policies forthe students. Forms and other information will be provided at the time of notificationof the selection results.
・The selected students for this project will not be eligible for exemption from therepayment of the scholarship from the Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) for
particularly outstanding achievements.

（担当）教務企画課大学院支援室
内線：8042、8271
e-mail inshien-as@yamanashi.ac.jp