Academic Year Reiwa 6(2024) FLOuRISH JIRITSU (Self-Reliance) Fellowship Application Guidelines(As of December 2022, for the first-year students of a master's course, for the first-year students of an
integrated doctoral course admitted in April, 2022 and sixth-year students of the Faculty of Veterinary
Medical Science)
1. Outline of the System
The JIRITSU (Self-Reliance) Fellowship Program (hereinafter referred to as "FL-JIRITSU") is a fellowship
program for doctoral students enrolled in the graduate school of Tokyo University of Agriculture andTechnology, providing them with a period of time to initiatively work on their own research projects withfree ideas and the necessary funds. It is aimed at supporting the promotion of self-reliance of young humanresources who can contribute to society by acquiring advanced research capabilities and gaining experiencein business development and social implementation, etc. This Program is implemented in accordance with
the JIRITSU Fellowship Program Implementation Guidelines, and students eligible for the FL-JIRITSU
are required to clarify their research mission in a joint research or such and pursue their research. In addition,
since an environment for concentrated research will be provided, students will be required to work more
initiatively on their research projects and promote their independence as world-class young researchers.

2. Purpose of Public Offering
Although this fellowship is for doctoral students, we are now recruiting applications in advance for the 2024
academic year from students who are currently in the Master's program, or its equivalence. By guaranteeing
financial support for doctoral students, we will provide an environment in which students can concentrateon their research without worrying about living expenses.
3. Support start date
April 2024
4. Fellowship
2.5 million yen per year per student x 3 years (in principle) = 7.5 million yen will be provided.
【Breakdown of the annual 2.5 million yen】
・Dedicated research support expenses: 2.4 million yen
・Research expenses: 100,000 yen
The Dedication Support expenses is treated as miscellaneous income and is subject to income tax andresident tax (you need to file your own tax return). As a general rule, they will be paid in installments every
two months.
5. Applicant Qualifications
Applicants must have a strong desire to enter the University's doctoral program and devote themselves toresearch, have excellent research abilities, be recommended by the supervisor (see 6), and meet thefollowing requirements.

Applicants must be enrolled in a graduate course at Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology asof December 1, 2022, and meet one of the following conditions.
(1) First-year students enrolled in a master's course admitted who are to complete in March 2024.
(2) Sixth-year students enrolled in the Faculty of Veterinary Medical Science and who are to enter
the doctoral program in April 2023.
(3) First-year students enrolled in the integrated doctoral course admitted on April 1 2022 and who
are to advance to the 3rd year in April 2024.
Notwithstanding the above, those who fall into any of the following categories at the time of entering thedoctoral program are not eligible to apply.
(If even one of the following items applies to you, you will not be able to apply)(1) Government-financed international student(2) Foreign government-sponsored students(3) A person who is recognized as having stable salaries, executive compensation, etc. fromuniversities, companies, etc. at a level sufficient to cover living expenses (equivalent to 2.4
million yen per year)(4) A student who is receiving other scholarships, etc. that cannot be duplicated
6. Costs incurred by supervisors
For the Dedicated research support expenses and Research expenses (2.5 million yen/person per year x 3years = 7.5 million yen), a supervisor will incur an annual amount of 600,000 yen/person x 3 years = 1.8
million yen from any of the following funds for a student while enrolled in the doctoral program.
However, since the supplemental funds (200,000 yen per year) by the FLOuRISH are deducted, the amount
may change in the future depending on the budget situation of the FLOuRISH.
(1) University operating expenses(2) Donations (unrestricted use)(3) Joint research expenses (limited to those that the joint institution allows to be spent as afellowship)(4) Other funds that the allocating institution allows to be spent as fellowship.
* If (3) joint research expenses or (4) other funds that the allocating institution allows to be spent as afellowship is applied, an amount of the Dedicated research support expenses to which 10% of theconsumption tax is added will be deducted.
* Expenses incurred can be changed after adoption. Please fill in your planned expenses on the applicationform.
7. Number of students eligible for fellowships
2 persons
8. Recruitment Schedule
Application period: February 6, 2023 (until Monday)

9. Selection schedule
Mid to late February 2023: Interviews, selection by the FLOuRISH Selection Committee.
By March 3 (Friday), 2023: Determination of students eligible for grants
April 2024: Start of support
If a student meets the requirements for eligibility (2) in above 5. Application Qualification, he/she is not
eligible for support from April 2023 to March 2024 after entering the Cooperative Division of Veterinary
Sciences Course.
10. Selection criteria
Selection will be based on an interview and the following items.
1) "Prospects for acquiring advanced research capabilities", 2) "Business development and social
implementation, etc. utilizing advanced research capabilities," "Prospects for social contribution from abroad perspective," and 3) "Academic and research achievements.”
11. How to apply (application deadline: 17:00 on February 6(Monday), 2023)
Please submit as an email attachment from your supervisor to the following address:
Educational Support Office, Educational Affairs Division,
Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology
Mail：jisedai-fl@m2.tuat.ac.jp TEL：042-367-5943
Please download the application documents from the following URL or QR code.
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1JZ3B4yTEreUURAnw5ccu3tVuAT-usXlb*FL-JIRITSU Application Guidelines*Form 2: "FL-JIRITSU Observation Document (in Japanese only)*Form 3: "FL-JIRITSU Research Plan
*TUAT FLOuRISH JIRITSU (Self-Reliance) Fellowship Program Implementation Guideline
12. Notes⚫ Admission to the doctoral program is not guaranteed upon acceptance of this fellowship. It is necessary
to go through the usual procedures (application, selection, etc.) to enter the doctoral program.
⚫ After being selected as an eligible student, your eligibility will be revoked if you fall under any of thefollowing items.

If you are no longer enrolled in the doctoral program at the University.

If you are selected as a JSPS Postdoctoral Fellow, or if you are selected for a scholarship that cannot
be duplicated with this fellowship. However, this does not preclude the fellowship recipient fromapplying for other scholarships after adopted to this fellowship. Please note It is possible to receive
the fellowship in duplicate with the "JIRITSU (self-supporting)" research scholarship program ofthe University.

If the student receives a stable income from the university or company at a level sufficient to coverliving expenses (equivalent to 2.4 million yen per year), such as salary or executive compensation,at the time of entering the doctoral program.

⚫ No further payments will be made even if the student stays in school beyond the standard term of study
due to so-called "retention of years" or other reasons.
⚫ When applying, please refer to the "TUAT FLOuRISH JIRITSU (Self-Reliance) Fellowship Program
Implementation Guideline."<Contact>
Educational Support Office, Educational Affairs Division,
Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology
TEL: 042-367-5943
Mail: jisedai-fl@m2.tuat.ac.jp