* The Japanese version is the authoritative version, and this English translation is intended for reference
purposes only. Should any discrepancies or doubts arise between the two versions, the Japanese version
will supersede the English version.

Regulations Concerning Foreign Researchers of the Institute of Japan Studies
of Tokyo University of Foreign Studies

July 22, 2015
Regulation No. 9 of the Institute of Japan Studies
Amended: October 25, 2023: Regulation No. 1 of the Institute of Japan Studies

Article 1

PurposeRegulation No. 9 of the Institute of Japan Studies
Amended: October 25, 2023: Regulation No. 1 of the Institute of Japan Studies
These Regulations provide the necessary matters relating to handling in cases where the Institute of Japan
Studies of Tokyo University of Foreign Studies (excluding Senior Language Lecturers and Language
Lecturers as stipulated in the Working Regulations for Specified Fixed-Term Employees of Tokyo
University of Foreign Studies (2008: Regulation No. 26)).
Article 2

Definition

The term "Foreign Researcher(s)" means foreign researchers who are jointly engaged in research at theInstitute for the purpose of contributing to the advancement of science and are professors, associate
professors, lecturers, or junior lecturers of foreign universities or academic research institutes or havebeen recognized as having research results equivalent thereto.
Article 3

Application

The Research Representative (i.e., professors, associate professors, lecturers, and junior lecturers of theInstitute) who intends to accept Foreign Researchers shall apply for acceptance of such foreign
researchers to the Dean of the Institute in the prescribed form at least three (3) months prior to thescheduled acceptance.
Article 4

Approved

If the application is filed under the preceding paragraph, the Dean of the Institute shall approve
acceptance thereof in the prescribed form through deliberation by the Faculty Council.
Article 5
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Length of time

The acceptance period for a Foreign Researcher shall be one (1) month or more but not exceeding one(1) year, in principle.

2

The period set forth in the preceding paragraph may be renewed if it is found necessary to continue theresearch. In such case, the provisions of the preceding two (2) articles shall apply mutatis mutandis tothe procedures for renewal. However, such acceptance period shall not exceed three (3) years in total.

Article 6

Grant of Title
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The Dean of the Institute may apply to the President of the University for the grant of the title of Visiting
Professor of Tokyo University of Foreign Studies to any Foreign Researcher who falls under any of thefollowing items through deliberation by the Faculty Council.
(1) A person who is found to have a qualification equivalent to or superior to that of a professor of theUniversity; or(2) A person who is accepted for a continuous period of three (3) months or more.

2Upon application under the preceding paragraph, the President may grant the title to any person whomhe/she deems appropriate.

Article 7ResearchForeign Researchers shall conduct research in accordance with the research plan submitted in advance.
Article 8

Use of Facilities, etc.

Foreign Researchers may use various facilities and equipment necessary for their own research to theextent that will not interfere with the education and research of the University.
Article 9Salary, etc.

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No salary shall be paid to Foreign Researchers.

2

Travel expenses, living expenses, and other expenses shall be borne in principle by Foreign Researchers
themselves.

Article 10

Observation of Regulations, etc.

Foreign Researchers shall observe the rules and regulations of the University.
Article 11

Cancellation of Acceptance Approval

The Dean of the Institute may cancel the acceptance of Foreign Researchers if he/she finds theminappropriate as such. In such case, Article 4 shall apply mutatis mutandis to the procedures forcancellation.
Article 12

Mutatis Mutandis

These Regulations shall apply mutatis mutandis to researchers who belong to foreign universities or academicinstitutions (limited to Professors, Associate Professors, Lecturers, Junior Lecturers, or those with equivalentresearch achievements) who have Japanese nationality.
Article 13

Miscellaneous Provisions

Any matters not set forth in these Regulations concerning the Foreign Researchers shall be prescribed
separately.

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