Application

Guidelinesforthe2024

Extended

Doctoral

HumanResource

Development Project by "Crossing Borders
This project is supported by the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) andthe "SPRING Program for Challenging Researchers in the Next Generation" provided
by 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 thatis able to respond to the needs of the society and contribute to the developmentof science, technology, and innovation in Japan by "crossing borders" between
specialties, organizations, regions, and generations while improving them. To thisend, we will provide a financial support for students who are selected for thisproject 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 those from outstanding students whowill conduct free, challenging, and integrative research in the doctoral programat the University 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 ofBiomedical Engineering and Agricultural Sciences at the University of Yamanashi
and meet the requirements in "4. eligibility to apply.".
３．Number of Adopted for this Program
2 students FY2024 October (planned)
４．Eligibility for Application
Applicants must be students stipulated in "2. Eligibility for Application" whohave excellent research skills, meet the following requirements at the time ofapplication, 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 October 2024. However,those who are scheduled to take a leave of absence at the time of the startof 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 ofScience (JSPS), an independent administrative agency(b) Students who have a stable income from the University ora company

at a level 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 have been selected for the "Co no Hana Fellowship".
(f) Students on leave of absence and students who have exceeded the standard
term of study.
5. Support period
The period of support will be up to the standard period of study, depending on
the length of enrollment in the doctoral course at the time of commencement ofsupport, but it may be withdrawn depending on the status of the presentation ofresearch results each year. The support may be terminated depending on thegovernment budget allocation for the current fiscal year.
6. Details of Support
The University will provide a research incentive fee and research expenses
during the doctoral course period in order to nurture highly creative doctoral
human resources who will lead the future by providing opportunities to engage
in independent research based on 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 to budget 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 nextday (except Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays). If you do not receive thereceipt e-mail,please contact to inshien-as@yamanashi.ac.jp.
8. deadline for submission of application formThursday, September 12, 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), based on the content of the application and the presentation and questionand-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 realizationof his/her research 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 career development, including research.
(4) Experience in applying for a JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship is also consideredimportant.

11. selection results
The applicant and his/her academic advisor will be notified of the results ofthe selection process.
12. obligations of supported students
In view of the purpose of the program, the following obligations shall be borneby the Supported 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 the case of interruption due to childbirth/childcare, or due toinjury/illness.
(3) Actively participate in the programs and other activities related to theenhancement of research capabilities and career support conducted by theUniversity.
(4) Enter the "Job-Based Research Internship" program conducted by the JobBased Research Internship Promotion Council.
(5) Report regularly to the University on the status of their research
activities and participation 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
research efficiently 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
the research incentive fee and research expenses may be suspended and theapplicant may be required 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 offulfillment

of

12.

obligationsofsupported

students

isdeemedinsufficient(3) When the student requests to withdraw(4) When the President deems that there are other reasons to withdraw thesupport.
14. Notes
・Researchers are responsible for filing their own income tax returns, as theresearch 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 fromacademic societies, and remuneration for paid internships are allowed to theextent that they do not interfere with the research activities.
・If you are already receiving other scholarships or other forms of support,
check the eligibility requirements of

the other institution andtake

appropriate measures, such as declining the scholarship or other forms ofsupport.
・The "amount equivalent to sufficient living expenses from your company, etc."
in 4.(2)(b) 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 that monitoring surveys, etc., can be conducted directly by JST. In addition,
the University may be asked to participate and cooperate in student exchange
meetings organized by JST.
・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 supervisorsof the selected students will be asked to submit their educational and guidance
policies for the students. Forms and other information will be provided at thetime of notification of the selection results.
・The selected students for this project will not be eligible for exemption fromthe repayment 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