Overview

The purpose of this grant is to reduce the financial burden for the realization of outstanding research plans by outstanding students in the doctoral programs (Doctoral Program, Year 3 or above of an Integrated Doctoral Program, 4-Year Doctoral Program), and to promote research activities that contribute to the completion of their doctoral dissertations as early as possible, thereby supporting the completion of their doctoral programs within the standard period of study.

Eligible for the grant

Research activities related to doctoral dissertations that are conducted during the grant period and that are expected to promote further research activities and disseminate research results supported by this grant. (Assuming research activities, fieldwork surveys and interviews conducted at research institutes in and out of Japan, materials collection at libraries, participation and presentation at international conferences, etc.)

[The following activities are NOT covered:]
・Activities dealing with research topics unrelated to doctoral dissertations
・Activities for the sole purpose of self-improvement and self-development
(such as tuition for language training and certification courses etc.)
・Paid research activities (including paid internships and part-time job)
・Activities for which the applicant receives scholarships and research grants from other
organizations and for which the applicant does not have to bear any cost

Eligibility to apply

Those who are officially enrolled in either a Doctoral Program, Year 3 or above of an Integrated Doctoral Program, or 4-Yar Doctoral program.

Can be selected as recipients of this grant three times or more while being enrolled
(four times or more for students enrolled in the Graduate School of Pharmacy.)

Application Procedures

Application will be accepted by the submission of designated application form and required documents together within the application period.
*Please read the Application Guidelines carefully when preparing Application Form.

Application Period：
・Spring Semester: 9:00 on Monday, May 15, 2023 to 17:00 on Friday, May 19, 2023 (JST)
・Fall Semester: 9:00 on Monday, October 16, 2023 to 17:00 on Friday, October 20, 2023 (JST)

How to submit：
Applicants need to combine all PDF data and submit it as ONE PDF file from the following URL.
*In case any deficiency is found out after submission, points will be deducted at the document 
  screening. According to the deficiency, the applicant’s application will not be subject to review
  and will be rejected.

 <Submission URL> 
  https://cw.ritsumei.ac.jp/campusweb/SVA20D0.html?key=SUR20230323144017460410644

*In case, the applicant wishes to submit the documents by post due to unavoidable cirsumstances,
  please contact the RARA office by email in advance and send them by post by the submission
  deadline, taking care to fill in all required fields (by using a registered mail to keep the record of
  delivery).

To apply for this scholarship, registration on Ri-SEARCH is necessary.

Applicants must make the Research Achievements Report Ri-SEARCH External Link.

You can check the way to make the forms through the below manuals.

Procedure＜for Recipients＞