Wednesday 24 February 2010

Japan :Special Scholarship Program For International Doctoral Students

Introduction

Special Scholarship Program (SSP) was established in 2003 in order to support the advanced research of the university by enlisting the help of highly capable international students. Every year in April and October, the university enrolls selected foreign doctoral students under specific research projects. The students pursue the doctoral course in English while at the same time assisting their host professor as a research assistant (RA). Through this program KUT wishes to expand and deepen international ties with academic and educational institutions all over the world.


Eligibility

(1) To have or to be expected to acquire a master's degree before enrollment.
(2) To have intention, adequate knowledge and research skill to work as a research assistant under the one of research projects listed here
(3) To have an excellent academic record
(4) To have a high English proficiency
(5) To be 35 years old or under at the time of enrollment
(6) To have other than Japanese nationality

Study Programs

Course for International Students
Doctoral Program (3 years)
Department of Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering

Scholarship Positions

20 students per year

Enrollment Time

April/October

Scholarship Benefits

(1) Receive up to 1,200, 000 yen per year for working as a research assistant.
(2) Exemption from 300,000 yen enrollment fee and 535,800 yen (per year) tuition fee.
(3) Receive 200,000 yen for travel and initial living costs (given only to applicants who are living outside Japan at the time of application)

Deadline

March 31,2010

For More Information : http://www.kochi-tech.ac.jp/gs_e/admission/index.html

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