Applying to programs for students that require university approval
Please refer to the link below for the University of Aizu Subsidy Program.
1. Applying to Research grants / fellowship programs for students
We will accept applications from students for research grant/fellowship program that require approval of the University of Aizu.
If the submission method is specified as "e-mail", please email opm@u-aizu.ac.jp with ALL completed documents required by the implementing institute by the internal deadline.
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All documents are converted to a single PDF file.
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The transcript of academic performance issued by our university is not required. You should obtain the transcript when you send the application files to the implementing institute.
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Please leave blank the section that the university must fill in.
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For programs that do not require approval or endorsement by the University of Aizu, such as required only recommendation from your supervisor, please apply for it individually.
1.1. Examples of programs students can apply for
Please see the Japanese page for program details. Following translated (English) information is just for your reference.
| Program (Organization) | URL | Eligibility | Support | Internal deadline | Submission method |
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YASUJIRO NIWA OUTSTANDING PAPER AWARD (TDU, Tokyo Denki University) |
Link (Japanese and English) Guidelines PDF (Japanese) Guidelines PDF (English) |
Graduate Student (Master’s course or Doctoral course), or graduated within 2 years. Those whose papers have been published in major academic journals or articles. ※ Please check the other requirements following the guidelines. |
The Yasujiro Niwa Outstanding Paper Award and supplementary award will be given to awardees. ※ Please check details following the guidelines. |
One month before the deadline (August 5, 2024) |
Submit all forms via Online Submission System: link The first section, "推薦者", will be left blank. The reason for nomination, third section from the bottom, must be written by your supervisor. |
SCAT Research Grant-in-Aid |
Link (Japanese) |
Those who plan to enter the doctoral program from October 2024 to April 2025. (Planned) ※ Please check the eligibility and other requirements by the SCAT web site. |
100,000 yen per month (within 3 years of enrollment until graduation) ※ Please check the application guidelines for other requirements. |
Two months before the deadline (September 29, 2024) |
Submit all forms via Online Submission System: link |
TAF overseas travel expense assistance (available throughout the year) #2 (The Telecommunications Advancement Foundation, taf.or.jp) |
Link (Japanese) |
Those who are under 40 years old and enrolled in a doctoral program (or researchers affiliated with a research institute.) ※ Please check the application guidelines for other requirements. |
Part of the expenses for round-trip airfare to the host country, participation fee, and accommodation for overseas presentations. Estimates vary by region. ※ Please see the following supplemental and FAQ (internal web site) section. ※ Please check the application guidelines for more details. |
One month before the deadline (1st day of the odd-number month) |
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JSPS Ikushi Prize |
Link (Japanese) |
* Students who are enrolled in the doctoral course of the graduate school of the University as of May 1, and are under 34 years old as of April 1. * Applicants must have excellent academic records at the graduate school, possess a rich sense of humanity, and be enthusiastic and proactive in their studies and research activities. |
Certificate, medal, and a 1,100,000 yen academic scholarship as a supplementary prize |
Apr 12, 2024 09:00 am |
Submit all forms via Online Submission System: link |
You can also apply for programs not listed on the page, please see the guide (internal university web site) below.
1.2. Student who wish to apply for the TAF overseas travel expense assistance
The TAF offers travel grants (available throughout the year) for those who wish to apply for travel grants for overseas travel.
As of December 2023, the following regions have been established: Europe, North America (Eastern) and Canada, North America (Western), Hawaii, Australia and New Zealand, Southeast Asia, China, South Korea. Please check the requirements before preparing your application.
In addition, an application must be submitted at least two months prior to the date of the conference, etc. Please be sure to check the schedule in the latest guidelines.
| University (internal) deadline | Deadline (Document must be handed in by) | Scheduled date of conference, etc. |
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March 1 |
April 1 |
May 1 - October 31 |
May 1 |
June 1 |
July 1 - December 31 |
July 1 |
August 1 |
September 1 - February 28 |
September 1 |
October 1 |
November 1 - April 30 |
November 1 |
December 1 |
January 1 - June 30 |
January 1 |
February 1 |
March 1 - August 31 |
2. To students who wish to apply
You can also apply for programs not listed here by following the instructions below.
It is the responsibility of each applicant to check the eligibility requirements, and please keep the following points in mind when applying.
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The internal deadline is two months before the last day of the deadline for programs that require selection and/or review process. (If the offer period is between 9/1 and 9/30, the internal deadline is 7/30.)
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One month in advance is the deadline for applications that require only a university recommendation with no selection and review process.
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If you have any questions about each program, please contact the implementing institute individually.
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Applicants are responsible for the packing and cost of sending documents, except for programs that have a quota for the number of applicants recommended by the university, or for programs that specify that the university must apply and send documents.
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Please note that submitted documents will be disclosed to the faculty member in charge of review.
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You will be notified of the results of the review within one month of the internal deadline.
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Translation of the application guidelines and application materials is the responsibility of the applicant.
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If you are selected, please let us know.
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If the provided grants must be controlled by the university account, please contact us after the adoption of the grant.
2.1. Mailing the application form
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Applicants must submit their own applications if the aforementioned conditions are not met.
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The standard delivery time for mailing to Tokyo is the day after tomorrow standard envelope rates. Also, since the fee varies depending on some factors, such as the weight of the envelope and its size, the envelope may be returned if there is insufficient fee.
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We recommend using LetterPack Light (blue envelopes), which offers a flat rate and confirmed arrival. (370Yen as of 2023, details: JAPAN POST Official - Letter Pack) (※)
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If you are posting on the day before the deadline(※※), please use LetterPack Plus (red envelope, 520Yen as of 2023).
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You can purchase a Letter-Pack (Plus and Light) at the university kiosk (SLS), Lawson, post office, etc.
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Please contact us so that we would like to use a mailing address label for you when you return the application form.
(※) The LetterPack-Light should be presented at the AizuWakamatsu post office by 5:00 pm on two days before.
(※※) The LetterPack-Plus must be presented at the AizuWakamatsu post office by 5:00 pm on the day before.
2.2. Request for information
For information of research grants or fellowship programs for which students may apply for that are not listed, please report that to opm@u-aizu.ac.jp.
Contact e-mail address: opm@u-aizu.ac.jp