Application Guidelines for “Incentives to Study and Conduct Research” Through SFC Education Promotion Foundationin the AY2024 Spring Semester“The SFC Education Promotion Foundation” was established by, and is provided through the kind generosity
of, The Johnan Shinkin Bank. “Incentives to Study and Conduct Research” is a research grant funded by thisFoundation, to support students’ study and research activities.
Interested students should make an application by following the steps below after acknowledging the object of
this research grant program.
1. Eligible students1)

Undergraduate students enrolled in the Faculty of Policy Management, Faculty of Environment andInformation Studies, or Faculty of Nursing and Medical Care at the time of application for this grant andduring the applicable grant period.

2)

Or, groups of Keio University students consisting primarily of the undergraduate students stated above*In case of applications as a group, the representative must be a student in the Faculty of Policy
Management, Faculty of Environment and Information Studies, or Faculty of Nursing and MedicalCare.
*Duplicate applications for the research grant program during the period in which the applicant isreceiving this grant will not be accepted.
*In principle, selected students may not take a temporary leave of absence during the applicable grant
period. If it is required to take a temporary leave of absence for unavoidable reasons, please notify theoffice as soon as possible. Note that, once the temporary leave of absence is confirmed, the grant money
for the semester must be refunded.

2. Applicable grant period
Monday, April 1, 2024–Monday, February 17, 2025 *deadline for submission of the report
3. Amount of the grant
To a maximum of JPY 300,000 for a single project
4. Applicable research activities Research is conducted taking approaches and techniques which are unique to and compatible with SFC
 Research puts emphasis on survey, experimentation, and creativity
 Cross-disciplinary research across Kenkyukai is welcome
5. Application method
Apply for the grant through the SFC Student’s Research Grant System.
Be aware that submissions or revisions after the deadline will not be accepted. Also, make sure to consult
with your supervising faculty member for the project and have the contents approved before submitting theapplication.

Application period: 10:00, May 20 (Mon.)–13:00, June 7 (Fri.), 2024 [to be strictly observed]⚫

Student's Research Grant System: https://srg.sfc.keio.ac.jp/en/user
Keio University Student Website (Shonan Fujisawa Campus) → Other → Research Grants →Student’s Research Grant System → Incentives to Study and Conduct Research Through SFC
Education Promotion Foundation*keio.jp account is required to view this page.

6. Selection method
Documents screening by the Student’s Research Grant Steering Committee will be based on the submitted
Planning Sheet. Applicants will be notified of the screening results through the Student’s Research Grant
System by late July 2024.
7. Report of research results and expenses
Students selected to receive the grant will be required to submit their research results report and expense
report as described below.
The deadlines for submitting the research results and expense reports are as listed below. Failure to submit therequired result report and necessary documents may result in penalties such as repayment of the grant andrestrictions on future applications.
◆ Research results report submission deadline: 16:50, Monday, February 17, 2025 *To be strictly observed*The “Research Result Report” is submitted by the student to the Student’s Research Grant System tobe shared as research findings.
◆ Expense report submission deadline: 16:50, Monday, February 17, 2025 *To be strictly observed*Submit expense report and original receipts (領収書; photocopies are not accepted) directly to theCareer Services Section.
◆ Poster presentation: Late November to early December, 2024
*Selected students are required to present the poster on the Student's Research Grant System as a
research overview and interim report. Details will be notified to the selected students.
8. How to fill out the application
Make sure to click “Submit” after filling out the following application documents 1–3.
When applying as a group, the research project leader must fill out the application documents.
<Application document 1: Planning Sheet>(1) Email address, name, phone number, faculty, student year
If applying as a group, enter the information of the “research project leader.” Including information of multiple
students in the form may interfere the subsequent procedures.

(2) Supervising faculty member
Consult with a full-time faculty member in advance, who is well-acquainted with the research topic, about
submitting the application, and obtain their approval to register their name (part-time lecturers and project
faculty members are not eligible to become a supervising faculty member for the research grant programs).
(3) Name of research project
The title must be concise and within 50 alphanumeric characters.
(4) Research details (within 2,000 half-width characters in English, which is approximately 400 words)
The description of the contents of the research project must be specific and concise, avoiding general orabstract expressions.
(5) Significance of conducting research activities using this support program (within 2,000 half-widthcharacters in English, which is approximately 400 words)
Clearly describe the significance of your research activities in terms of the purpose of this support program
by referring to the “4. Applicable research activities.”
When filling out the application documents, applicants are required to demonstrate that they have thenecessary expertise to pursue the research project. At the same time, they are expected to explain theirresearch in a way that will be easy to understand for researchers who are not familiar with these research
fields.
(6) Research project organization
When applying for a project conducted by a group, write the names of the research project leader and research
project members. The division of tasks of each student must also be clearly stated.
(7) Details of research expenditures
Fill in the expenditure breakdown by category for the academic year based on the research plan. Check the“Guidelines for Use of the Research Grants” for details on items that can be reimbursed.
In the screening process, not only the research content and the significance of the research, but also theappropriateness of the use of the fund will be evaluated. When filling out the total cost calculation, give due
consideration on whether the expenditure is necessary for your research activities.
*The total expenditures you enter should be limited to the maximum amount of the grant. If theamount exceeds the limit, your submission will not be accepted.
*For overseas travel expenses, enter the dates of travel or expected number of travel days in the “Dates oftravel” column. (You can make changes to the travel plan after submitting your application.)(8) Grants that you have received or plan to apply for
In case you have already received a grant or plan to apply for a grant this academic year, inform us of thename of the grant(s), project title(s), selection date(s), and grant period(s), regardless of whether thecontents and members of the project are the same as for this program. The grant selection may be revokedin the case of any false declarations. Note that applications for multiple research grants whereby theresearch plan can be considered identical are not allowed.
<Application document 2: Research Plan>
Upload a PDF file of your research plan of up to two pages length. Please note that a research plan
exceeding the designated number of pages will not be accepted.There is no designated format for theresearch plan. In the case that the applicant or project has received grants through this grant program in thepast, the applicant must clearly explain how their project has changed in their research plan.
<Application document 3: Letter of Recommendation>
Ask someone who is well-acquainted with this research to write a Letter of Recommendation and upload it asa PDF file (prescribed form). The Letter of Recommendation may be written by anyone.
The template for the Letter of Recommendation is available on the Keio University Student Website.
https://www.students.keio.ac.jp/en/sfc/other/research-grant/＜Application document 4：Bank Account Information＞
In order to ensure smooth procedures after the selection, please submit the information for the bank account towhich you wish to transfer the grant if selected for the support program. The submitted account information will
only be used for the purpose of transferring the grant if selected for the support program.

(1) Bank Account Information Form (upload the prescribed form in PDF format)
Download the form from the following link
https://keio.box.com/v/grants-forms
Keio University Student Website (SFC) → Other → Research Grants → Yamagishi Student Project Support Program → Guidelines
for Use of the Research Grants and Expenses Reports(2) A copy of your bankbook (upload it in any file format)
・ Submit a copy of the pages which display the bank name, branch, account type, account number, and accountholder’s name
・ The copy should be clear so that the letters and numbers are legible when printed out
・ If there is no bankbook, submit a copy of the equivalent which includes the same information as in thebankbook such as a copy of the cash card and a printout of your bank account information online (a copy of thecash card alone cannot be used as a substitute for a copy of the bankbook)・ If your cash card has a credit card function, black out the credit card number when submitting the copy so thatit cannot be read or determined・ If there are multiple documents, compile them into a single file to submit
9. Important notes when traveling abroad to conduct research
When traveling abroad to conduct research under this grant program, you need to comprehensively judge thecircumstances including safety measures in the country or region where the research is to take place. For

details, please read the notification in the following
link.https://www.students.keio.ac.jp/en/sfc/pmei/class/registration/files/00_criteria_en_1.pdf
Please also note that all students participating in activities overseas must enroll in the “Overseas Students Safety
Management Assistance Service” designated by the Keio University Faculty of Policy Management, Faculty ofEnvironment and Information Studies, and Graduate School of Media and Governance (hereinafter, theundergraduate faculties and graduate school), as well as a comprehensive overseas travel insurance policy that meetsthe requirements of the undergraduate faculties and graduate school.
An overview of overseas travel insurance and emergency assistance can be found in the following link. The detailsof the procedures will be provided individually to the selected students.
https://www.students.keio.ac.jp/en/sfc/pmei/procedure/overseas-assistance/[Inquiries]
SFC Academic Affairs Office Career Services Section (1F, Alpha Building)Tel: 0466-49-3409
Email: cdp@sfc.keio.ac.jp