２０２４年度（４月入学）

名古屋大学大学院国際開発研究科
博士後期課程Doctoral Program

Application Guidebook
for the Academic Year 2024

学生募集要項April Enrollment

Graduate School of International Development（GSID）NAGOYA UNIVERSITY

名古屋大学大学院
国 際 開 発 研 究 科

Academic Calendar 2023

2023年度学年暦
月

日

2023年

2日

4月

5月

6月

7月

8月

9月

事

項

新入生履修登録期間（9:00～5日11：00まで）

3,4日 新入生向けガイダンス

April 3,4

GSID Orientations for New Students

5日

April 5

Spring Entrance Ceremony

10日 履修登録確認1回目

April 10Class Registration Confirmation (First time)

11日 春学期授業開始
在学生履修登録修正期間（～18日13：00まで）

April 11

Spring Semester Classes Start
Class Registration Correction Period for Current Students (until 13:00
on April 18)

上旬 他研究科履修願(春学期科目)締切

Early April

Spring Class Registration Deadline of Other Graduate Schools

中旬 定期健康診断

Mid AprilStudent Health Checkup

下旬 春学期分授業料納入期限

Late April

Spring Semester Tuition Fees Payment Deadline

下旬 学修計画書提出

Late April

Submission of Research Plan

1日名古屋大学記念日

May 1

Nagoya University's Anniversary

2日

履修登録確認2回目（新入生含む）

May 2

Class Registration Confirmation (Second time) including new students

27日 春学期授業予備日

May 27Make-up Class Day for Spring Semester

8日

名大祭(8日午後～11日)

June 8

University Festival "Meidai-Sai"(8th afternoon to 11th)

9日

9月修了者・博士学位論文提出期限(16時）

June 9PhD Dissertation Submission Deadline for September Graduates (until 16:00)

30日 9月修了者・修士学位論文提出期限(16時）

June 30

Master's Thesis Submission Deadline for September Graduates (until 16:00)

14日 9月修了者・修士学位論文口述試験

July 14Master's Thesis Oral Defense for September Graduates

15日 春学期授業予備日

July 15Make-up Class Day for Spring Semeseter

28日 春学期授業終了

July 28

Spring Semester Classes End

上旬 集中講義(～9月)

Early August

Intensive lectures (until September)

8日

Augusut 8

Summer Holidays (until September 30)

入学式

夏季休業(～9月30日)

15日 在学生履修登録入力期間（～21日17：00）

September 15 Class Registration Period for Current Students (until 17:00 on September 21)

27日 秋季卒業式・修了式

September 27 Graduation Ceremony for September Graduates
September 28 GSID Orientation for New Students enrolled in OctoberClass Registration Confirmation (First time) except for new students
October 1
Fall Entrance Ceremony

28日 10月入学者・新入生ガイダンス
履修登録確認1回目（新入生除く）
10月

Date
EventsApril 2, 2023 Class Registration Period for New Students (from 9:00 until 11:00 on April 5)

1日

秋季入学式

2日

秋学期授業開始

3日

新入生履修登録・在学生履修登録修正期間（～
11日13：00まで）

October 2
October 3

Fall Semester Classes Start
Class Registration Period for New Students and Class Registration
Correction Period for Current Students (until 13:00 on October 11)

25日 履修登録確認2回目（新入生含む）

October 25

Class Registration Confirmation (Second time) including new students

下旬 秋学期分授業料納入期限

Late October

Fall Semester Tuition Fees Payment Deadline

下旬 学修計画書提出（10月入学者）

Late October

Submission of Research Plan (Fall enrollees)

11月

11日 秋学期授業予備日

November 11 Make-up Class Days for Fall Semester

12月

8日

December 8

2024年
1月

3月

3月修了者・博士学位論文提出期限(16時）

PhD Dissertation Submission Deadline for March Graduates (until 16:00)

23日 秋学期授業予備日

December 23 Make-up Class Days for Fall Semester

27日 年末授業最終日

December 27 Last Class day of 2023

28日 冬季休業(～1月7日)

December 28 Winter holidays (until January 7)

9日

January 9, 2024 Classes Start

年始授業開始日

11日 3月修了者・修士学位論文提出期限(16時）

January 11

Master's Thesis Submission Deadline for March Graduates (until 16:00)

24日 秋学期授業終了

January 24

Fall Semester Classes Ends

29日 3月修了者・修士学位論文口述試験

January 29

Master's Thesis Oral Defense for March Graduates

中旬 授業料免除申請締切(2024年度分)
下旬 在学生履修登録入力期間(次年度春学期)

Mid March
Late March

25日 卒業式・修了式

March 25

Tuition Fee Exemption Application Deadline (for AY2024)
Class Registration Period for Current Students (Spring Semester of the
Next Academic Year )Graduation Ceremony for March Graduates

Nagoya University
Graduate School of International Development

Admission Policy
As detailed in our Mission Statement, the Graduate School of International
Development aims to educate researchers and professionals who can contribute tointernational

development

cooperation.

We

equip

these

researchersandprofessionals with excellent independent research capabilities and practical work
skills.
The Graduate School of International Development seeks the following persons:
1.

2.

3.

Those who have a strong desire to conduct empirical research on the development
problems that the international community, states, and civil society organizations
tackle by using social science theories and methods, and to contribute to policymaking and implementation from a global perspective;
Those who have the will to contribute to state- and community-building incooperation with the international community and with a full understanding of
national and local realities;
Those who are eager to realize sustainable development and just societies at the
global level while establishing a worldwide network of governments, universities,
international organizations, private companies, nongovernmental organizations,and individual citizens.

【Important Notice】Change of application method: Web application
Applications are submitted through the web application system. In order to apply
online, applicants must have access to a PC, printer and e-mail address. An
acceptable payment method must be decided upon, and a full facial photographmust be submitted along with all necessary application documents. Applicantsmust first register at the My Page section of the website before starting application
procedures. Applicants should allow ample time for completing application
procedures. In addition, important notices regarding entrance examinations shallbe sent from the university to your e-mail address. Therefore, an e-mail addressthat is easy to check on a daily basis should be prepared, and it should not bechanged before April 2024.
Note: In this application guideline, all dates and times are in Japan Standard Time.

Table of Contents

Doctoral Program Application Guidebook for the Academic Year 2024
(April Enrollment)
I．General Selection ·················································································· 1
Eligibility and Procedures for Application ·················································· 6A．Applicants who will complete the Master’s Program in GSID, coming inMarch 2024 ····················································································· 7
B ． Applicants who have, or will have, completed Master’s Program bysubmitting a Master’s thesis written in Japanese or English byMarch 31,
2024 ······························································································ 9C．Applicants who have, or will have, submitted a Master’s thesis written in alanguage other than Japanese or English by March 31, 2024 ················ 14
D. Applicants who hold, or will hold, a Master’s degree without submitting a
Master’s thesis by March 31, 2024···················································· 20
E．Applicants who do not hold, or will not hold, a Master’s degree by March 31,
2024 ···························································································· 24

Ⅰ．General Selection（April Enrollment）
Those who wish to be admitted to the Ph.D. Program of the Graduate School of International
Development in 2024 must adhere to the following instructions.
１．Admission Openings
Department of International Development and Cooperation: approximately 16 applicants
２．Application and Filing Period
All three steps of the application must be completed in order.
(1) Registering Online
Registration Period: November 20 (Monday) 0:00 - December 7 (Thursday), 2023, 12:00 (noon).
You cannot register after the deadline of the web application system.
For details, see “4 Application Procedure (1) Registering through the Web Application System
and Payment of Examination Fee” on page 2.
(2) Payment of Examination Fee
Payment Period: November 20 (Monday) 0:00 - December 7 (Thursday), 2023, 12:00 (noon).
For details, see “4. Application Procedure (1) Registering through the Web Application System
and Payment of Examination Fee” below and “5. How to Pay the Examination Fee” on pages 2-3.
(3) Submission of Application Documents
Reception Period: December 4 (Monday) 8:30 - December 8 (Friday), 2023,16:00
・Applicants must send the application by attaching them to an e-mail and by registered postal
mail. For details, see “4. Application Procedure (2) Send the documents by registered postal mailand e-mail attachment” on page 2 and the “Checklist” on page 8 and after.
・The application will be accepted only if all the documents arrive by the application deadline byboth e-mail and registered postal mail. If any documents are delayed, your application will not
be accepted.
３．A Prior Agreement of GSID Faculty Member
It is strongly recommended that before applying for this program, an applicant should get theagreement of a faculty member such as a professor or an associate professor of GSID to become theapplicant's academic adviser if the individual is admitted to GSID.
Visit the following website to get information on GSID faculty members.
The List of Faculty Members of GSID
https://www4.gsid.nagoya-u.ac.jp/en/general/members/
The Faculty Profile offered by Nagoya University
http://profs.provost.nagoya-u.ac.jp/view/search?m=affiliation&l=en&a2=0000045&s=1&o=affiliation-1-４．Application Procedure(1) Registering through the Web Application System and Payment of Examination Fee
・ The application procedure is completed by submitting the necessary documents by theapplication deadline after registering the application on the web application system and paying
the examination fee.
・The application procedure cannot be completed only by registering the application online andpaying the entrance examination fee.
・Payment is due within 4 days including the date of application. However, if the Web application
deadline falls earlier than that, the payment deadline will be the Web application deadline.
・Please note that the payment deadline for registration on the web application system after
December 4 (Monday) will be December 7 (Thursday) 12:00 (noon).
(2) Send the documents by registered postal mail and e-mail attachment
The submission method (postal mail or e-mail attachment) differs depending on the application
documents,. The application will be accepted only if the postal mail and e-mail attachments arrive
within the application acceptance deadline. If either one is delayed, the application will not be
accepted.
<Documents that need to be sent by postal mail>The application documents specified on the “Checklist” on p.8 or later shall be posted byregistered mail. Print the “Address Sheet” in color from the web application system, attach it to asquare-shaped No. 2 envelope (the size that can accommodate A4), and send it to arrive by theapplication deadline (Friday, December 8, 16:00). In case of submitting in person at the counter of
GSID Administrative Office, the application must be submitted by the application deadline.
If you live abroad, please send it by a traceable method such as EMS or DHL.
<Application documents that need to be submitted by e-mail attachment>
The application documents that are not sent by postal mail should be sent toas an electronic file (PDF or MS Word file).
Please download the prescribed form from the website below.
https://www4.gsid.nagoya-u.ac.jp/en/admission/application/*Please refer to the “Checklist” on p.8 onward for details on which application documents tosend by postal mail and which by e-mail as attachments.
* The status of the application can be checked through the web application system.
* Check your e-mail settings to ensure that you can receive e-mails fromsince the GSID Administrative office will send an e-mail if there
are any problems with the application.
５．How to Pay the Examination Fee(1) The examination fee is 30,000yen *Handling fee will be charged separately.
Those who intend to enroll as MEXT scholarship student do not need to pay the examination
fee.

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(2) How to Pay
Payment of the examination fee should be made by one of the following methods:<Available for both residents of Japan and overseas residents>
・Paying by credit card
<Available only for residents of Japan>
・Paying by internet banking
・Paying at convenience stores
・Paying at ATMs with Pay-easy option(3) Examination Fee Refund Policy
After accepting the application documents, the paid examination fee will not be refunded.
However, it may be refunded only in the following cases. The transfer fee for the refund will be
deducted. For details, see the attached “Web Application Flow”.
① If you do not complete the application procedures after paying the examination fee or if yourapplication is not accepted.
② If you pay the examination fee twice.
*The entrance examination fee will be refunded by bank transfer. When refunding to an
account at a bank outside Japan, the amount returned will be greatly reduced and it will takemany days to arrive. Please be cognizant of this before you pay the examination fee.
６．Connectivity TestThose who wish to take an online connectivity test due to concerns about online connection during
the screening or other procedures., should notify GSID Administrative office at the time of
application. The connection test will be conducted at the following date and time. Completion of
the connectivity test does not guarantee remedies in the event of a problem on the day of theexamination.
(1) Date: January 18, 2024 (Thursday) 10:00(2) Language: English or Japanese.
(3) Method: Details will be provided by e-mail to applicants who have sent a notification, after theapplication is filed
７．Selection Process, Date and Method
There will be no written examination. Applicants will be evaluated only through the oral
examination.
(1) Date: February 1 (Thursday), 2024
(Alternative date in case: February 2(Friday), 2024, 8:45-10:15)(2) Language: English or Japanese(3) Method: Online oral examination. Make sure there are no other people in the room.
* How to confirm the latest information in the case of unforeseen circumstances
The examination schedule and selection procedures may change due to the spread of infectious
diseases or other unforeseen circumstances. Please check the GSID website regularly for thelatest information, especially before application and the examination.
GSID Website: https://www4.gsid.nagoya-u.ac.jp/-3-

８．Announcement of Examination Results(1) Date: February 7 (Wednesday), 2024.
(2) Notification: The official letters of admission will be sent out only to successful applicants bypostal mail after the examinee numbers of successful applicants are posted on the GSID website.
No telephone inquiries will be accepted.
９．Entrance Registration Procedures
Detailed information will be sent out at a later date.
(1) Entrance Registration Day: Middle of March, 2024
(2) Required Fees:① Entrance Fee: 282,000 yen② Tuition Fee for 6 months : April, 2024－September, 2024): 267,900 yen (535,800 yen peryear)* Those who have already enrolled in other universities are, in principle, unable to enroll in GSID.
However, under the certain circumstances, there may be exceptions. Please contact the GSID
Administrative Office before undertaking entrance registration procedures.
* Please note that if the fees change before your entrance to the university or during your stay at
the Nagoya University, you will need to pay the revised fees.
* Among successful candidates, jobholders will be asked to submit a letter of approval issued by
an immediate manager or a self-consent letter to accept the studentship at GSID. No format isprovided.
１０．Special needs applicants who need some special care in the examination
１．Consultation on special care in the examination
Applicants who need some special care in terms of taking exams should consult the GSID
Administrative Office prior to applying for the examination.
(1) Consultation period
Consultations will be accepted 16:00 on November 2 (Thursday), 2023.
(2) Required Documents
Please submit the following documents:
・ A request letter for special care in the examination
A request letter for special care on A4-paper, stating the nature of the applicant’s special needs,
the arrangements desired for examinations (no special format required)・ A doctor’s diagnosis
A doctor’s diagnosis of the applicant’s special needs issued within three months. A photocopyof the diagnosis may be accepted.
・ Other documents
The applicant may submit other documents.
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Please contact the GSID Administrative Office before the application deadline if the applicant

with special needs wishes to consult about studies at the University.

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The applicant may submit the application for the entrance examination after the consultation
with the GSID Administrative Office.
１１．Related Information(1) After applications are filed, changes in submitted documents are not permitted. The
examination fee is non-refundable. Submitted documents will not be returned.
(2) Applicant’s name, e-mail address and other personal information included in application
documents will be used only for the purpose of grading and registering during the entrance
examination, selection process, announcement of examination results, entrance registration
procedures and student affairs after admission. Personal information will be used appropriately
and will not be used for any other purposes.
(3) Regarding the clarification of the scope of control for “deemed exports” under the Foreign
Exchange and Foreign Trade Act (“FEFTA”)
As a general rule, the following is unnecessary if the research involves only the humanities andsocial sciences.
As an exception, if you are involved in an area of fusion within a scientific field, please follow the procedures
below.
In November 2021, in accordance with the clarification of the scope of control for “deemed exports” under theForeign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act (“FEFTA”), certain provision of sensitive technology to faculty members
and students by universities and research institutions has become subject to control under the FEFTA.
Consistently with this change, when applying to study at the University, students will be required to submit a“Declaration of applicable specific categories” based on the “Flowchart for determining applicable specificcategories”. In addition, submitting a “Letter of confirmation” may be required at the time of acceptance.
“Declaration of applicable specific categories and“Flowchart for determining applicable specific categories”

are found in the following link:
https://mado.adm.nagoya-u.ac.jp/form1_export-control_en
You may submit the form at your own discretion. If you have any questions, please contact below.
Nagoya University, Academic Research & Industry‐Academia‐Government collaboration, Export Control
Division E-mail：anzen@aip.nagoya-u.ac.jp TEL：052-747-6702
If you cannot submit the "Declaration of applicable specific categories" in time for the application deadline, pleasesubmit it as soon as it is ready. All other documents required for application must be submitted on the application
deadline.

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Eligibility and Procedures for Application
A．Applicants who will complete the Master’s Program in GSID in March 2024 → Page 7
B．Applicants who have, or will have, completed Master’s Program by submitting a Master’s thesis written
in Japanese or English by March 31, 2024 → Page 9
C．Applicants who have, or will have, submitted a Master’s thesis written in a language other thanJapanese or English by March 31 2024 → Page 14
D. Applicants who hold, or will hold, a Master’s degree without submitting a Master’s thesis by March
31, 2024 → Page 20
E．Applicants who do not hold, or will not hold, a Master’s degree by March 31, 2024 → Page 24-6-

A．Applicants who will complete the Master’s Program in GSID in March 2024
１．Required Documents
Applicants who will complete the Master’s Program in GSID in March 2024 must complete andsubmit the items listed below.
(1)Documents which all applicants must submit① Application Form and Photograph Card
・Print one-sided on A4-size paper in color from the web application system.
・Prepare your picture as a data file (up to 2MB) with the following requirements: front-facing,
upper body, no hat, facial photo without background and taken within 3 months of application
and upload it to the web application system.
・A letter of admission and other documents will be sent to the address entered in the web
application system. If your address changes after you apply, be sure to notify the GSID
Administrative Office of the change.
② Curriculum Vitae/Resume (Download the prescribed form)
Fill in the necessary items on the form.
③ Research proposal (in a free format)
The research proposal must be written in Japanese (5,000 characters or less) or in English(2,000 words or less), on A4-size paper.
(2) Optional documents which may be submitted voluntarily:⑨ Academic work(s);⑩ Summary of academic work(s);⑪ List of academic work.
Applicants may submit academic papers and/or books written by the applicants in Japanese orin English on the research topic specified in the research proposal. The academic work(s) andtheir summary in about 3,000 characters of Japanese or in about 1,200 words of English are to
be submitted. When the applicant wants to submit published work, please include the cover pageof the publication. The applicant must attach a list of publications which includes thebibliographical data of all academic work such as the author’s name, the title of the paper, thename of the journal, volume number, the first page and the last page of those, and the year of
publication. If a work listed is not published, please indicate “unpublished.” If the work is achapter of a book, please indicate the name of the editor(s), the title of the book, the title of thechapter, the first and the last page of those, the publisher and the year of publication. If theapplicant has published a book, please indicate the names of all the authors, the title of the book,the number of pages, the publisher and the year of publication.
⑫ A photocopy of an official score sheet of a language proficiency test
Applicants may submit a photocopy of official score sheet of TOEFL, TOEIC, IELTS, or
Duolingo as an English proficiency test, or JLPT as a Japanese proficiency test. This may besubmitted voluntarily.

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２．Examination Fee
Applicants who are current GSID students shall be exempted from the examination fee.

A．Applicants who will complete the Master’s Program in GSID in March 2024―――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――

Checklist
Documents to be submitted

Submission
method①

Application Form and Photograph Card

All applicantsPostalMail※②

Curriculum vitae/resume

All applicantsE-mail③

Research proposal

All applicantsE-mail⑨

Academic work

Optional

E-mail⑩

Summary of academic work

Optional

E-mail⑪

List of academic work

Optional

E-mail⑫

A photocopy of official score sheet of a language Optional

E-mailproficiency test
Check a mark ✓, when you make the document ready.
※Submission by postal mail can also be made in person at the counter of GSID

Administrative Office.

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B．Applicants who have, or will have, completed Master’s Program by submitting a
Master’s thesis written in Japanese or English by March 31, 2024
１．Eligibility
Those who satisfy one or more of the following qualifications are eligible to apply undersection
B.
By submitting a Master’s thesis written in Japanese or English,① Individuals who hold a Master’s degree or Professional degree from a Japanese University or
will receive a Master’s degree or Professional degree from a Japanese University by the end of
March, 2024.

② Individuals who have received a degree equivalent to a Master’s degree or Professional degree
in a country other than Japan or will receive one by the end of March, 2024.
２．Required Documents (Common)
Section A (p. 7) provides instructions for applicants who are GSID students and will complete
the Master’s Program in March, 2024.
Applicants other than GSID students who will complete the Master’s Program in next Marchmust submit the following documents to the GSID Administrative Office:(1) Documents which all applicants must submit① Application Form and Photograph Card
・Print one-sided on A4-size paper in color from the web application system.
・Prepare your picture as a data file (up to 2MB) with the following requirements: front-facing,
upper body, no hat, facial photo without background and taken within 3 months of application
and upload it to the web application system.
・A letter of admission and other documents will be sent to the address entered in the web
application system. If your address changes after you apply, be sure to notify the GSID
Administrative Office of the change.
② Curriculum Vitae/Resume (Download the prescribed form)
Fill in the necessary items on the form.
③ Research proposal (in free format)
Research proposal must be written in Japanese (5,000 characters or less) or in English (2,000
words or less) on A4 size paper.
(2) Documents to be submitted by those who are not Japanese nationals④ A photocopy of the passport
Applicants without Japanese nationality must submit a valid passport photocopy of the page
showing the passport number and the applicant’s photograph.
⑤ A photocopy of the Residence Card
Applicants who are currently residing in Japan must also submit a photocopy of their-9-Residence Card (both sides).
(3) Optional documents which may be submitted voluntarily⑥ Letter of recommendation
The letter of recommendation must be written and sealed by the applicant’s academic advisor
from the university s/he attended. A letter from the applicant’s present supervisor is also
acceptable. The recommender may send the recommendation letter directly to the GSID
Administrative Office by postal mail or by e-mail attachment. In addition, when it is theapplicant, not the recommender, who submits the recommendation letter, it must be a paper
letter with a seal, enclosed and submitted by postal mail.
⑦ Letter of self-recommendation⑧ Statement concerning applicant’s previous working and/or research experience
Please write or type 2,000 characters in Japanese or 800 words in English on a separate
sheet of A4 size paper.
⑨ Academic work(s)⑩ Summary of academic work(s)⑪ List of academic work.
Applicants may submit academic papers and/or books written by the applicants in Japaneseor in English on the research topic specified in the research proposal. The academic work andtheir summary in about 3,000 characters of Japanese or in about 1,200 words of English are to
be submitted. When the applicant wants to submit published work, please include the cover pageof the publication. The applicant must attach a list of publications with bibliographical data ofall the academic work such as the author’s name, the title of the paper, the name of the journal,
the volume number, the publication’s first and last page numbers of the publication, and theyear of publication. If the list includes an unpublished paper, please clearly indicate“unpublished.” If the work is a chapter of a book, please write the name of editors, the title of thebook, the title of the chapter, the chapter’s first and last page numbers, the publisher and theyear of publication. If the applicant has published a book, please indicate the names of all theauthors, the title of the book, the number of pages, the publisher and the year of publication.
⑫ A photocopy of the official score sheet of a language proficiency test
Applicants may submit a photocopy of official score sheet of TOEFL, TOEIC, IELTS, or
Duolingo as an English proficiency test, or JLPT as a Japanese proficiency test. This may besubmitted voluntarily.
３．Required Documents (for Section B）
In addition to the above documents, applicants must submit the following documents:⑬ Official transcripts from your previous school(s)These must be issued by the institution which has awarded, or will have awarded, the Master’s
degree. Photocopies will not be accepted.

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⑭ Certificate of graduation or expected graduation
This must be issued by the institution which has awarded, or will have awarded, the Master’s
degree. Photocopies will not be accepted.
⑮ Master’s thesis/Research thesis
A copy of a Master’s thesis or research thesis are to be submitted.
⑯ Summary of Master’s thesis/Research thesis
The summary must be written in about 3,000 characters in Japanese or about 1,200 words in
English.
４．Submission of Master’s Thesis(1) Unfinished Master’s Thesis
If applicants have not completed their Master’s thesis due to the submission date fixed by theinstitution to which they belong, they may be allowed to submit the Master’s thesis and its final
summary by January 12 (Friday), 2024. When they send the application form to the GSID
Administrative Office, those applicants must submit a certificate regarding the submission date
for the Master’s thesis issued by the dean of the institution or their supervisor as well as thetentative summary of the unfinished thesis written in about 3,000 characters in Japanese or about
1,200 words in English.
The deadline of submission date: January 12 (Friday), 2024, 16:00.
⑰ Tentative summary of the unfinished thesis⑱ Certificate regarding the submission date of the Master’s thesis(2) When the topic of the research proposal is different from that of the Master’s thesis
If the topic of the research proposal is considerably different from that of the Master’s thesis, theapplicant must submit a copy of at least one academic paper related to the proposed topic, in morethan 10,000 Japanese characters or more than 4,000 English words, whether published or not,and its summary, about 3,000 characters in Japanese or about 1,200 words in English, in addition
to the Master’s thesis. Unpublished papers must be over 10,000 Japanese characters or 4,000
English words.
When the applicant wants to submit published work, please include the cover page of the
publication. The applicants must attach a list of publications which includes the bibliographicaldata of all academic work such as the author’s name, the title of the paper, the name of the journal,
volume number, the first page and the last page of those, and the year of publication. If the list
includes an unpublished paper, please clearly indicate “unpublished.” If the work is a chapter of abook, please write the name of editors, the title of the book, the title of the chapter, the first andthe last page of those, the publisher and the year of publication. If the applicant has published abook, please indicate the names of all the authors, the title of the book, the number of pages, thepublisher and the year of publication. If the applicant submits academic work (⑨, ⑩, and ⑪),
the following documents (⑲, ⑳, and ㉑) are not necessary. A statement explaining the reason forchanging the topic of research must be submitted.

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⑲ Academic paper(s) (must be written in more than 10,000 Japanese characters or 4,000
English words.)⑳ Summary of the academic paper(s)㉑ List of academic paper(s)㉒ Statement of the reason for the change in topic(3) Revised Master’s thesis
Applicants are allowed to submit the modified thesis of their Master’s degree. In this case, they
are required to submit both the original Master’s thesis which was duly submitted to the previous
institution and the revised one.
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B．Applicants who have, or will have, completed Master’s Program by submitting a
Master’s Thesis written in Japanese or English by March 31, 2024
Checklist①②③

Documents to be submitted
Application Form and Photograph Card
Curriculum Vitae/Resume
Research proposal④

A photocopy of the passport⑤

A photocopy of the Residence Card⑥

Letter of recommendation⑦⑨

Letter of self-recommendation
Statement
concerning
applicant’s
previous working and/or researchexperience
Academic work⑩⑪

Submission method

All applicants
All applicants
All applicantsPostal Mail※1
E-mailE-mailNon-Japanese
Non-Japaneseliving in Japan
Optional

E-mailPostal Mail※1,2

Optional

E-mailOptional

E-mailOptional

E-mailSummary of the academic work

Optional

E-mailOptional

E-mailOptional

E-mailAll applicantsPostal Mail※1

All applicantsPostal Mail※1⑮

List of academic work
A photocopy of official score sheet of alanguage proficiency test
Official transcripts from your previous
school(s)Certificate of graduation or expectedgraduation
Master’s thesis/Research thesis

All applicantsE-mail⑯

Summary of Master’s thesis

All applicantsE-mail

⑧

⑫
⑬
⑭

⑰
⑱
⑲
⑳
㉑
㉒
㉓

Tentative summary of unfinished Master’s Relevant
applicantsthesisCertificate regarding the submission Relevant
date for the Master’s thesis
applicantsAcademic paper(s) equivalent to Relevant
Master’s thesis/Research
applicants
Relevant
Summary of academic paper(s)applicants
Relevant
List of academic paper(s)applicantsStatement of the reason for the change of Relevant
topic
applicants
Revised Master’s thesis
Optional

E-mailE-mailE-mailE-mailE-mailE-mailE-mailE-mailCheck a mark ✓, when you make the document ready.
※1

Submission by postal mail can also be made in person at the counter of GSID

Administrative Office.
※2

The recommender may send the recommendation letter directly to the GSID

Administrative Office by postal mail or by e-mail attachment.

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C．Applicants who have, or will have, submitted a Master’s thesis written in a language
other than Japanese or English by March 31, 2024
１．Eligibility
Those who satisfy one of the following requirements:
With a Master’s thesis submitted in a language other than Japanese or English,① Individuals who hold a Master’s degree or Professional degree from a Japanese University or
will receive a Master’s degree or Professional degree from a Japanese University by the end of
March, 2024.

② Individuals who have received a degree equivalent to a Master’s degree or Professional degree
in a country other than Japan or will receive one by the end of March, 2024.
２．Required Documents (Common)(1) Documents which all the applicants must submit① Application Form and Photograph Card
・Print one-sided on A4 size paper in color from the web application system.
・Prepare your picture as a data file (up to 2MB) with the following requirements: front-facing,
upper body, no hat, facial photo without background and taken within 3 months of application
and upload it to the web application system.
・A letter of admission and other documents will be sent to the address entered in the web
application system. If your address changes after you apply, be sure to notify the GSID
Administrative Office of the change.
② Curriculum Vitae/Resume (Download the prescribed form)
Fill in the necessary items on the form.
③ Research proposal (in a free format)
Research proposal must be written in Japanese (5,000 characters or less) or in English (2,000
words or less), on A4 size paper.
(2) Documents to be submitted by those who are not Japanese nationals④ A photocopy of the passport
Applicants without Japanese nationality must submit a valid passport photocopy of the page
showing the passport number and the applicant’s photograph.
⑤ A photocopy of the Residence Card
Applicants who are currently residing in Japan must also submit a photocopy of their
Residence Card (both sides).
(3) Optional documents which may be submitted voluntarily⑥ Letter of recommendation
The letter of recommendation must be written and sealed by the applicant’s academic advisor
from the university s/he attended. A letter from the applicant’s present supervisor is also

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acceptable. The recommender may send the recommendation letter directly to the GSID
Administrative Office by postal mail or by e-mail attachment. In addition, when it is theapplicant, not the recommender, who submits the recommendation letter, it must be a paper
letter with a seal, enclosed and submitted by postal mail.
⑦ Letter of self-recommendation⑧ Statement concerning applicant’s previous working and/or research experience
Please write or type 2,000 characters in Japanese or 800 words in English on a separate
sheet of A4 size paper.
⑨ Academic work,⑩ Summary of academic work,⑪ List of academic work.
Applicants may submit academic papers and/or books written by the applicants in Japaneseor in English on the research topic specified in the research proposal. The academic work andtheir summary in about 3,000 characters of Japanese or in about 1,200 words of English are to
be submitted. When the applicant wants to submit published work, please include the cover pageof the publication. The applicant must attach a list of publications with bibliographical data ofall the academic work such as the author’s name, the title of the paper, the name of the journal,
the volume number, the publication’s first and last page numbers of the publication, and theyear of publication. If the list includes an unpublished paper, please clearly indicate“unpublished.” If the work is a chapter of a book, please write the name of editors, the title of thebook, the title of the chapter, the chapter’s first and last page numbers, the publisher and theyear of publication. If the applicant has published a book, please indicate the names of all theauthors, the title of the book, the number of pages, the publisher and the year of publication.
⑫ A photocopy of the official score sheet of a language proficiency test
Applicants may submit a photocopy of official score sheet of TOEFL, TOEIC, IELTS, or
Duolingo as an English proficiency test, or JLPT as a Japanese proficiency test. This may besubmitted voluntarily.
３．Required Documents (for Section C)
In addition to the above documents, applicants must submit the following documents:⑬ Official transcripts from your previous school(s)They must be issued by the institution which has awarded, or will have awarded, the Master’s
degree. Photocopies will not be accepted.
⑭ Certificate of graduation or expected graduation
This must be issued by the institution which has awarded, or will have awarded, the Master’s
degree. Photocopies will not be accepted.
⑮ Master’s thesis/Research thesis- 15 -

⑯ Summary of Master’s thesis/research thesis
The summary must be written in about 3,000 characters in Japanese or about 1,200 words in
English.
㉔ Whole or partial translation of the Master’s thesis
If the Master’s thesis is written in a language other than Japanese or English, a Japanese or
English translation of the whole or a part of the Master’s thesis must be submitted to the GSID
Administrative Office. Japanese or English summary of the thesis will be accepted. However,it must be written in more than 10,000 Japanese characters or 4,000 English words. Other
academic papers (⑲) may be submitted as a substitute for the Master’s thesis.
４．Submission of Master’s Thesis(1) Unfinished Master’s Thesis
If applicants have not completed their Master’s thesis due to the submission date fixed by theinstitution to which they belong, they may be allowed to submit the Master’s thesis and its final
summary by January 12 (Friday), 2024. When they send the application form to the GSID
Administrative Office, those applicants must submit a certificate regarding the submission date
for the Master’s thesis issued by the dean of the institution or their supervisor as well as thetentative summary of the unfinished thesis written in about 3,000 characters in Japanese or about
1,200 words in English.
The deadline of submission date: January 12 (Friday), 2024, 16:00.
⑰ Tentative summary of the unfinished thesis⑱ Certificate regarding the submission date for the Master’s thesis(2) When the topic of the research proposal is different from that of the Master’s thesis
If the topic of the research proposal is considerably different from that of the Master’s thesis, theapplicant must submit a copy of at least one academic paper related to the proposed topic, in morethan 10,000 Japanese characters or more than 4,000 English words, whether published or not,and its summary, about 3,000 characters in Japanese or about 1,200 words in English, in addition
to the Master’s thesis. Unpublished papers must be one written in more than 10,000 Japanesecharacters or 4,000 English words.
When the applicant wants to submit published work, please include the cover page of the
publication. The applicants must attach a list of publications which includes the bibliographicaldata of all the academic work such as the author’s name, the title of the paper, the name of thejournal, volume number, the first page and the last page of those, and the year of publication. If
the list includes an unpublished work, please clearly indicate “unpublished.” If the work is achapter of a book, please write the name of editor(s), the title of the book, the title of the chapter,the first and the last page of those, the publisher and the year of publication. If the applicant has
published a book, please indicate the names of all the authors, the title of the book, the number ofpages, the publisher and the year of publication. If the applicant submits academic work (⑨, ⑩,
and ⑪), the following documents (⑲, ⑳, and ㉑) are not necessary. A statement of the reason
why you decided to change the topic must be submitted.

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⑲ Academic paper(s) (must be written in more than 10,000 Japanese characters or 4,000
English words.)⑳ Summary of the academic paper(s)㉑ List of academic paper(s)㉒ Statement explaining the reason for the change of topic- 17 -

C．Applicants who have, or will have, submitted a Master’s thesis written in a language
other than Japanese or English by March 31, 2024―――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――

Checklist
Documents to be submitted

Submission method①

Application Form and Photograph Card

All applicantsPostal Mail※1,②

Curriculum Vitae/Resume

All applicantsE-mail③

Research proposal

All applicantsE-mail④

A photocopy of the passport

Non-Japanese

E-mail⑤

A photocopy of the Residence Card

Non-Japanese

E-mailliving in Japan⑥

Letter of recommendation

Optional

Postal Mail※1,2⑦

Letter of self-recommendation

Optional

E-mail⑧

Statement concerning applicant’s previous

Optional

E-mailworking and/or research experience⑨

Academic work

Optional

E-mail⑩

Summary of the academic work

Optional

E-mail⑪

List of academic work

Optional

E-mail⑫

A photocopy of official score sheet of a language Optional

E-mailproficiency test⑬

Official transcripts from your previous school(s)All applicantsPostal Mail※1,⑭

Certificate

All applicantsPostal Mail※1,

ofgraduationor

expected

graduation⑮

Master’s thesis/Research thesis

All applicantsE-mail⑯

Summary of Master’s thesis

All applicantsE-mail⑰⑱⑲⑳

Tentative summary of unfinished Master’s Relevant
thesisapplicantsCertificate regarding the submission date

Relevant

for the Master’s thesis

applicantsAcademic paper(s) equivalent to the Master’s

Relevant

thesisapplicants

Summary of the academic paper(s)Relevant

E-mailE-mailE-mailE-mailapplicants㉑

List of academic paper(s)Relevant

E-mailapplicants㉒

Statement of the reason for the change of topic

Relevant

E-mailapplicants㉔

Whole or partial translation of the Master’s
thesisCheck a mark ✓, when you make the document ready.

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Submission by postal mail can also be made in person at the counter of GSID

Administrative Office.
※2

The recommender may send the recommendation letter directly to the GSID

Administrative Office by postal mail or by e-mail attachment.

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D．Applicants who hold, or will hold, a Master’s degree without submitting a Master’s
thesis by March 31, 2024
１．Eligibility
Those who satisfy one or more of the following qualifications:Without a Master’s thesis submitted,① Individuals who hold a Master’s degree or Professional degree from a Japanese University
or will receive a Master’s degree or Professional degree from a Japanese University by theend of March, 2024.
② Individuals who have received a degree equivalent to a Master’s degree or Professional
degree in a country other than Japan or will receive one by the end of March, 2024.
２．Required Documents (Common)
The applicants other than GSID students who will complete the Master’s Program next Marchmust submit the following documents to the GSID Administrative Office:（1）Documents which all the applicants must submit① Application Form and Photograph Card
・Print one-sided on A4 size paper in color from the web application system.
・Prepare your picture as a data file (up to 2MB) with the following requirements: front-facing,
upper body, no hat, facial photo without background and taken within 3 months of application
and upload it to the web application system.
・A letter of admission and other documents will be sent to the address entered in the web
application system. If your address changes after you apply, be sure to notify the GSID
Administrative Office of the change.
② Curriculum Vitae/Resume (Prescribed form downloaded)
Fill in the necessary items on the form.
③ Research proposal (in a free format)
Research proposal must be written in Japanese (5,000 characters or less) or in English (2,000
words or less), on A4 size paper.
(2) Documents to be submitted by those who are not Japanese nationals④ A photocopy of the passport
Applicants without Japanese nationality must submit a valid passport photocopy of the page
showing the passport number and the applicant’s photograph.
⑤ A photocopy of the Residence Card
Applicants who are currently residing in Japan must also submit a photocopy of their
Residence Card (both sides).

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(3) Optional documents which may be submitted voluntarily⑥ Letter of recommendation
Letter of recommendation must be written and sealed by the applicant’s academic advisor
from the university s/he attended. A letter from the applicant’s present supervisor is also
acceptable. The recommender may send the recommendation letter directly to the GSID
Administrative Office by postal mail or by e-mail attachment. In addition, when it is theapplicant, not the recommender, who submits the recommendation letter, it must be a paper
letter with a seal, enclosed and submitted by postal mail.
⑦ Letter of self-recommendation⑧ Statement concerning applicant’s previous working and/or research experience
Please write or type 2,000 characters in Japanese or 800 words in English on a separate
sheet of A4 size paper.
⑨ Academic work(s),⑩ Summary of academic work(s),⑫ A photocopy of the official score sheet of a language proficiency test
Applicants may submit a photocopy of official score sheet of TOEFL, TOEIC, IELTS, or
Duolingo as an English proficiency test, or JLPT as a Japanese proficiency test. This may besubmitted voluntarily.
３．Required Documents (for Section D）
In addition to the above documents, applicants must submit the following documents:⑬ Official transcripts from your previous school(s)These must be issued by the institution which has awarded, or will have awarded, the Master’s
degree. Photocopies will not be accepted.
⑭ Certificate of graduation or expected graduation
This must be issued by the institution which has awarded, or will have awarded, the Master’s
degree. Photocopies will not be accepted.
⑲

Academic paper(s) (must be written in more than 10,000 Japanese characters or 4,000

English words.)⑳ Summary of the academic paper(s)㉑ List of academic paper(s)The applicant must submit a copy of at least one academic paper related to the proposed topic,
in more than 10,000 Japanese characters or more than 4,000 English words, whether
published or not, and its summary (about 3,000 characters in Japanese or about 1,200 words in
English).
When applicants submit academic papers, they must attach a list of publications which includes
the bibliographical data of all the academic work such as the author’s name, the title of the work,
the name of the journal, volume number, the first page and the last page of those, and the year

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of publication. If the list includes an unpublished paper, please clearly indicate “unpublished.”
If the work is a chapter of a book, please write the name of editor(s), the title of the book, thetitle of the chapter, the first and the last page of those, the publisher and the year of publication.
If the applicant has published a book, please indicate the names of all the authors, the title ofthe book, the number of pages, the publisher and the year of publication.

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D. Applicants who hold, or will hold, a Master’s degree without submitting a Master’s
thesis by March 31, 2024―――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――

Checklist
Documents to be submitted

Submission method①

Application Form and Photograph Card

All applicantsPostal Mail※1②

Curriculum Vitae/Resume

All applicantsE-mail③

Research proposal

All applicantsE-mail④

A photocopy of the passport

Non-Japanese

E-mail⑤

A photocopy of the Residence Card

Non-Japanese

E-mailliving in Japan⑥

Letter of recommendation

Optional

Postal Mail※1,2⑦

Letter of self-recommendation

Optional

E-mail⑧

Statement concerning applicant’s previous

Optional

E-mailworking and/or research experience⑨

Academic work

Optional

E-mail⑩

Summary of the academic work

Optional

E-mail⑫

A photocopy of official score sheet of a language Optional

E-mailproficiency test⑬

Official transcripts from your previous school(s)All applicantsPostal Mail※1⑭

Certificate

expected

All applicantsPostal Mail※1

Academic paper(s) equivalent to the Master’s

All applicantsE-mailof

graduationor

graduation⑲

thesis⑳

Summary of the academic paper(s)All applicantsE-mail㉑

List of academic paper(s)All applicantsE-mailCheck a mark ✓, when you make the document ready.
※1

Submission by postal mail can also be made in person at the counter of GSID Administrative

Office.
※2

The recommender may send the recommendation letter directly to the GSID Administrative

Office by postal mail or by e-mail attachment.

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E. Applicants who do not hold, or will not hold, a Master’s degree by March 31, 2024
１．Eligibility(1) Application Requirements
Those who meet one or more of the following qualifications are eligible to apply:① Individuals who have received a degree equivalent to a Master’s degree or
Professional degree in Japan through correspondence educational managed by aforeign school or other recognized student institution or will receive one by the endof March, 2024.
② Individuals who have received a Master’s degree or Professional degree from a university
in Japan that is recognized as a university belonging to the system of higher education of aforeign country and is approved by the Japanese Minister of Education, Culture, Sports,
Science and Technology or will receive one by the end of March, 2024.
③ Individuals who have completed the course of the United Nations University and havereceived a degree equivalent to a Master’s degree, or will have completed the course of theUnited Nations University and will have received a degree equivalent to a Master’s degree by
the end of March, 2024. The United Nations University refers to the university established by
the United Nations General Assembly’s resolution of December 11, 1972. The university isprovided for under Paragraph 2 of Article 1 of the Act on Special Measures (Law No. 72, 1976)
concerning the Implementation of the Agreement between the United Nations and Japan
relating to the Headquarters of the United Nations University.
(2) Eligible applicants
Meeting one of the above requirements,① Individuals who have, or will have, received a degree equivalent to a Master’s degree by
March 31, 2024, by submitting a research paper.
⇒ Go to Section B (p. 9) or C (p.14).
② Individuals who have, or will have, received a degree equivalent to a Master’s degree by
March 31, 2024, without a research paper submitted.
⇒ Go to Section D (p. 20).
(3) Non-eligible applicantsIndividuals who do not meet either requirement indicated above may be allowed to apply forthe entrance examination after they pass the eligibility screening.
２．Eligibility Screening(1)

Eligible individuals per the eligibility screening

The following individuals may be qualified as eligible applicants for entrance examination after
the eligibility screening:① Individuals who have been approved by the Japanese Minister of Education, Culture,
Sports, Science and Technology (Ministry Notice No. 118 of 1989)
Have at least 2 years of research experience at a university or a research institute after
graduation from a Japanese university or after 16 years of formal education outside Japan,
and have been recognized by GSID, based on the basis of the research achievement, as having- 24 -

academic ability equal to or exceeding those holding a Master’s degree.
② Individuals who have been recognized by GSID, based on individual eligibility screening
for the examination, as having academic ability equal to or exceeding those holding a Master’s
degree, and are aged not less than 24 years by the end of March 2024.
(2)

Application for eligibility screening will be accepted even when the applicants areindividuals who do not meet either one of the above requirements or when the applicants wantto get confirmation of their eligibility for the entrance examination.
３．Documents Required for the Eligibility Screening
Applicants for the eligibility screening must submit the following documents for the purpose of
screening to the GSID Administrative Office:(1) Documents which all the applicants must submit② Curriculum vitae/resume (Prescribed form downloaded)
Fill out the application form of each necessary item. Both electronic and hard copy should besubmitted.
③ Research proposal (in a free format)
The research proposal must be written in Japanese (5,000 characters or less) or in English(2,000 words or less), on A4 size paper.
⑬ Official transcripts
Official transcripts of the undergraduate course issued by a university or official transcripts
from the last school(s) in which you were enrolled. Photocopies will not be accepted.
⑭ University diploma or certificate of graduation
University diploma or certificate of graduation from your previous school(s). Photocopies will
not be accepted.
㉕ Application for Eligibility Screening for the Examination (Prescribed form downloaded)
Fill out the application form of each necessary item.
(2) Optional documents which may be submitted voluntarily⑥ Letter of recommendation
Letter of recommendation must be written and sealed by the applicant’s present supervisor or
employer, stating the period of your employment. The recommender may send therecommendation letter directly to the GSID Administrative Office by postal mail or by e-mailattachment. In addition, when it is the applicant, not the recommender, who submits therecommendation letter, it must be a paper letter with a seal, enclosed and submitted by postal
mail.
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⑧ Statement concerning applicant’s previous working and/or research experience
The applicant may submit a report in Japanese (3,000 characters) or in English (1,200 words)
on A4 size paper describing what the applicant did in the company or research institute.
⑨ Academic work,⑩ Summary of the academic work,⑪ List of academic work,㉗ Report on products of the research or working experience
Applicants may submit academic papers and/or books written by them in Japanese or in
English on the research topic specified in the research proposal. A copy of academic work(s),whether published or not, and their summary in about 3,000 characters of Japanese or in about
1,200 words of English are to be submitted.
When the applicant wants to submit published work, please include the cover page of the
publication. The applicant must attach a list of publications, which includes the bibliographicaldata of all academic work such as the author’s name, the title of the paper, the name of the journal,
volume number, the first page and the last page, and the year of publication. If the list includes
an unpublished paper, please clearly indicate it as “unpublished.” If the work is a chapter of abook, please write the name of editors, the title of the book, the title of the chapter, the first andthe last page of those, the publisher and the year of publication. If the applicant has published abook, please indicate the names of all the authors, the title of the book, the number of pages, thepublisher and the year of publication.
A report may be submitted on the products from the applicant’s work experience, if any. It must
be written in Japanese (3,000 characters) or in English (1,200 words), on A4 size paper.
㉖ Certificate of Research Experience (Prescribed form downloaded)
The certificate of Research Experience must be submitted, if the applicant has certain period of
research experience. This must be certified by the head of the research institute where theapplicant conducted their research.
４．Eligibility Screening Procedures(1)

Application period
Application will be accepted by 16:00, November 2(Thursday), 2023.
No fee is payable for the purpose of the eligibility screening.

(2) Notification of the result
The result of the eligibility screening will be provided to the applicant approximately within two
weeks after the documents have been received.
５．Those who pass the eligibility screening
Those who pass the eligibility screening must submit the following documents during the filing
period (See p. 1) to the GSID Administrative Office. For details, refer to p.7 or later.
(1) Forms provided by GSID which all the applicants must submit① Application Form and Photograph Card
(2) Documents to be submitted by those who are not Japanese nationals- 26 -

④ A photocopy of the passport⑤ A photocopy of the Residence Card
Applicants who are currently residing in Japan must also submit a photocopy of their
Residence Card (both sides).
(3) Optional documents which may be voluntarily submitted⑫ A photocopy of the official score sheet of a language proficiency test.

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E．Applicants who do not hold, or will not hold, a Master’s degree by March 31, 2024――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――

Checklist(1) Documents for Eligibility Screening
Documents to be submitted

Submission method②

Curriculum vitae/resume

All applicantsE-mail③

Research proposal

All applicantsE-mail

⑥

Letter of recommendation

Optional

Postal Mail※1,2⑦

Letter of self-recommendation

Optional

E-mail⑧

Statement concerning applicant’s previous

Optional

E-mailworking and/or research experience⑨

Academic work

Optional

E-mail⑩

Summary of academic work

Optional

E-mail⑪

List of academic work

Optional

E-mail

⑬

Official transcripts

All applicantsPostal Mail※1⑭

University diploma or certificate of graduation

All applicantsPostal Mail※1㉕

Application for Eligibility Screening

All applicantsPostal Mail※1㉖

Certificate of research experience

Optional

Postal Mail※1㉗

Report on the products of work experience

Optional

E-mailCheck a mark ✓, when you make the document ready.
※1

Submission by postal mail can also be made in person at the counter of GSID

Administrative Office.
※2

The recommender may send the recommendation letter directly to the GSID

Administrative Office by postal mail or by e-mail attachment.

(2) Documents for Application for the Examination
Documents to be submitted

Submission method①

Application Form and Photograph Card

All applicantsPostal Mail※1④

A photocopy of the passport

Non-Japanese

E-mail⑤

A photocopy of the Residence Card

Non-Japanese

E-mailliving in Japan⑫

A photocopy of official score sheet of a language
proficiency test

Check a mark ✓, when you make the document ready.

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Optional

E-mailContacts details for inquires & submission of
application materials:

GSID Administrative OfficeStudent Affairs Division for the Schools of
Humanities and Social Sciences, Integrated
Research Building, Nagoya University
B4-4 (700) Furo-cho, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya, 464-8601
TEL

052-789-4957

E-mailhttps://www.gsid.nagoya-u.ac.jp/