* 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 prevail.

Regulations Concerning Foreign Researchers of the Institute ofGlobal Studies of Tokyo University of Foreign Studies
March 31, 2009
Regulation No. 89
Amended: September 30, 2015: Regulation No. 9 of the Institute of Global Studies

Article 1

Purpose

These Regulations provide the necessary matters relating to handling in cases where the Institute of GlobalStudies of Tokyo University of Foreign Studies (hereinafter referred to as the “Institute”) accepts ForeignResearchers.
Article 2Definition

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

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 tothe Dean of the Institute in the prescribed form at least three (3) months prior to the scheduled acceptance.
Article 4

Approved

If the application is filed under the preceding paragraph, the Dean of the Institute shall approve acceptancethereof in the prescribed form through deliberation by the Faculty Council.
Article 5
1

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.

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

Article 6
1

Grant of Title

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 the1

University; 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 whom he/she
deems appropriate.

Article 7

Research

Foreign 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 the extent
that will not interfere with the education and research of the University.
Article 9Salary, etc.

1No 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 them inappropriate
as such. In such case, Article 4 shall apply mutatis mutandis to the procedures for cancellation.
Article 12

Miscellaneous Provisions

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

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