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2012 Kochi University of Technology Special Scholarship Program for Doctoral Applicants, Japan

Scholarship for foreign doctoral students for research in the field of engineering at Kochi University of Technology, Japan

Study Subject: Environmental Systems Engineering, Intelligent Mechanical Systems Engineering, Electronic and Photonic Systems Engineering, Information Systems Engineering, Infrastructure Systems Engineering, Frontier Engineering, Nanodevices
Course Level: Doctoral
Scholarship Provider: Kochi University of Technology
Scholarship can be taken at: Japan

Eligibility:
 Applicants are required to meet all of the following conditions-
 (1) To have nationality other than Japanese.
 (2) To have or have the intention to acquire the “College Student” status of Japanese residence, at the time of entrance, in accordance with the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act in Japan.
 (3) To have or to be expected to acquire a master’s degree before enrollment.
 (4) To have excellent academic records in both bachelor’s and master’s degrees.
 (5) To be 35 years old or under at the time of enrollment.
 (6) To have the intention, adequate knowledge and research skill to work as a research assistant in one of research projects.
 (7) To have high English proficiency.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes

Scholarship Description: The Special Scholarship Program (SSP) is established 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 for 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.

 (1) International applicants are exempted from 300,000 yen of enrollment fee.
 (2) Tuition of 535,800 yen (per year) will be exempted.
 (3) 240,000 yen per year as a SSP Scholarship upon application.
 (4) Up to 960,000 yen per year for working as a research assistant.
 (5) 200,000 yen for travel and initial living costs. (given only to applicants who are living outside Japan at the time of application)


Scholarship Application Deadline: 20 September 2011

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