Spring Semester 2024 Yamagishi Student Project Support Program<For undergraduate students in their third and fourth-year
expected to advance to the next year level or graduate in March 2025>

This support program was established with funds provided by Mr. Kotaro Yamagishi, CEO of Keio Innovation Initiative,
Inc., Co-Founder of GREE, Inc. and Keio University Vice-President for Finance, Fundraising, and Entrepreneurial
Education and Support of Keio Univ. It provides grants to undergraduate students in the Faculty of Policy Management,
Faculty of Environment and Information Studies, and Faculty of Nursing and Medical Care to support their research
projects. The program supports research that embodies the SFC spirit to impact society and reach out to the real world.
Interested students should make an application by following the steps below.
1. Eligibility
Third and fourth-year undergraduate students who (1) plan to register for either Seminar A, Seminar B, or Graduation
Project 2 (courses offered at the Faculty of Policy Management and the Faculty of Environment and Information
Studies), or Project II (course offered at the Faculty of Nursing and Medical Care) in the 2024 Fall Semester, and (2)plan to conduct research projects throughout the 2024 academic year, are eligible to apply.
*Applications for students who are scheduled to advance or graduate in September will be accepted in the 2024 FallSemester.
2. Applicable grant period
Monday, April 1, 2024–Monday, February 17, 2025 (deadline for submission of the report)
3. Amount of the grant
The amount of the grant for a single research project will be as follows:
・Maximum of JPY 300,000 for a project on a single theme (individual or group)・Maximum of JPY 500,000 for a project with an interdisciplinary theme (group)
A total of approximately 20 projects will be selected. Only one application will be accepted per project. Applications
for grants larger than the maximum amount will be deemed invalid.
4. Applicable research activities
・Research that embodies the SFC spirit to reach out to the real world
・Research that creates an impact on society
5. Application method and deadline
Submit “Application documents of the Yamagishi Student Project Support Program” via the Keio University
Student’s Research Grant System. Please note that submissions or revisions after the deadline will not be accepted.
Also, make sure to consult with your supervising faculty member for the project and have the contents approved
before submitting the application.
Application period: 10:00, Monday, May 20–⁠13:00, Friday, June 7, 2024 *To be strictly observed.

*Student's Research Grant System: https://srg.sfc.keio.ac.jp/en/user
Keio University Student Website (SFC) → Other → Research Grants → Student's Research Grant System → Yamagishi StudentProject Support Program

6. Selection method and notification
Document screening by the Yamagishi Student Project Support Program Steering Committee will be based on thesubmitted Planning Sheet and Research Plan. Applicants will be notified of the screening results through the Student’s
Research Grant System by late July.
7. Report of research results and expenses
Students selected for the support program will be required to submit their research results and an expense report, aswell as deliver a presentation at the joint presentation session that will be held on earlyFebruary 6, 2025 (tentative).
In addition, they are expected to present their project and an interim report through a poster presentation at the SFC
Open Research Forum to be held in mid to late November.
The deadlines for submitting the research results and expense report are listed below. Failure to submit the required
activity report and necessary documents may result in penalties such as repayment of the grant and restrictions on
future applications.
◆ Research results submission deadline: 16:50, Monday, February 17, 2025 *To be strictly observed*The research result is submitted by the applicant to the Student’s Research Grant System to be shared as researchfindings.
◆ Expense report submission deadline: 16:50, Monday, February 17, 2025 *To be strictly observed*Submit expense report and original receipts (領収書; photocopies are not accepted) directly to the Career Services
Section.
8. How to fill out the application
Make sure to click “Submit” after filling out the application documents ① and ②.
When applying as a group, the research project leader must fill out the application documents.
<Application document ①: Planning Sheet>(1) Email address, name, phone number, faculty, student year
If applying as a group, enter the information of the “research project leader.” Including information of multiple
students in the form may interfere the subsequent procedures.
(2) Supervising faculty member
Consult with a full-time faculty member in advance, who is well-acquainted with the research topic, about
submitting the application, and obtain their approval to register their name (part-time lecturers and project faculty
members are not eligible to become a supervising faculty member for the research grant programs).
(3) Name of research project
The title must be concise and within 50 alphanumeric characters.
(4) Research project (within 2,000 half-width characters in English, which is approximately 400 words)

The description of the contents of the research project must be specific and concise, avoiding general or abstract
expressions.
(5) Significance of conducting research activities using this support program (within 2,000 half-width characters
in English, which is approximately 400 words)
Clearly describe the significance of your research activities in terms of the purpose of this support program byreferring to the “4. Applicable research activities.”
When filling out the application documents, applicants are required to demonstrate that they have the necessary
expertise to pursue the research project. At the same time, they are expected to explain their research in a way thatwill be easy to understand for researchers who are not familiar with these research fields.
(6) Research project organization
When applying for a project conducted by a group, write the names of the research project leader and research
project members. The division of tasks of each student must also be clearly stated.
(7) Details of research expenditures
Fill in the expenditure breakdown by category for the academic year based on the research plan. Check the“Guidelines for Use of the Research Grants” for details on items that can be reimbursed.
In the screening process, not only the research content and the significance of the research, but also theappropriateness of the use of the fund will be evaluated. When filling out the total cost calculation, give due
consideration on whether the expenditure is necessary for your research activities.
※The total expenditures you enter should be limited to the maximum amount of the grant. If the amount exceeds thelimit, your submission will not be accepted.
*For overseas travel expenses, enter the dates of travel or expected number of travel days in the “Dates of travel”
column. (You can make changes to the travel plan after submitting your application.)(8) Grants that you have received or plan to apply forIn case you have already received a grant or plan to apply for a grant this academic year, inform us of the name of
the grant(s), project title(s), selection date(s), and grant period(s), regardless of whether the contents and membersof the project are the same as for this program. The grant selection may be revoked in the case of any false
declarations. Note that applications for multiple research grants whereby the research plan can be consideredidentical are not allowed.

<Application document ②: Research Plan>
Upload a PDF file of the research plan of up to two pages in length. Please note that a research plan exceeding
the designated number of pages will not be accepted. There is no designated format for the research plan. In
the case that the applicant or project has received grants through this grant program in the past, the applicant mustclearly explain how their current project has since differed in their research plan.
＜Application document ③：Bank Account Information＞
In order to ensure smooth procedures after the selection, please submit the information for the bank account to which
you wish to transfer the grant if selected for the support program. The submitted account information will only be used
for the purpose of transferring the grant if selected for the support program.

(1) Bank Account Information Form (upload the prescribed form in PDF format)
Download the form from the following link
https://keio.box.com/v/grants-forms
Keio University Student Website (SFC) → Other → Research Grants → Yamagishi Student Project Support Program → Guidelines for Useof the Research Grants and Expenses Reports(2) A copy of your bankbook (upload it in any file format)
・ Submit a copy of the pages which display the bank name, branch, account type, account number, and accountholder’s name
・ The copy should be clear so that the letters and numbers are legible when printed out
・ If there is no bankbook, submit a copy of the equivalent which includes the same information as in the bankbook
such as a copy of the cash card and a printout of your bank account information online (a copy of the cash card alone
cannot be used as a substitute for a copy of the bankbook)・ If your cash card has a credit card function, black out the credit card number when submitting the copy so that it
cannot be read or determined・ If there are multiple documents, compile them into a single file to submit
9. Important notes when traveling abroad to conduct research
When traveling abroad to conduct research under this grant program, you need to comprehensively judge thecircumstances including safety measures in the country or region where the research is to take place. For details,
please read the notification in the following
link.https://www.students.keio.ac.jp/en/sfc/pmei/class/registration/files/00_criteria_en_1.pdf
Please also note that all students participating in activities overseas must enroll in the “Overseas Students Safety
Management Assistance Service” designated by the Keio University Faculty of Policy Management, Faculty ofEnvironment and Information Studies, and Graduate School of Media and Governance (hereinafter, the undergraduate
faculties and graduate school), as well as a comprehensive overseas travel insurance policy that meets the requirements of
the undergraduate faculties and graduate school.
An overview of overseas travel insurance and emergency assistance can be found in the following link. The details of theprocedures will be provided individually to the selected students.
https://www.students.keio.ac.jp/en/sfc/pmei/procedure/overseas-assistance/[Inquiries]
SFC Academic Affairs Office Career Services Section (1F, Alpha Building)
cdp@sfc.keio.ac.jp
Tel: 0466-49-3409