Outline of the Program

The aim of this program is for those adopted for this program to become "T-type Doctoral Impact Makers" who can generate social impact by deepening their fields of expertise and collaborating with researchers in other fields. As "RARA Student Fellows," adoptees are eligible for various special support programs along with research expenses and research activity support funds (equivalent to living expenses).

Application Information Session

The following online application information session will be held:

[Date and Time] Monday, November 11, 2024 12:15-12:45
Zoom URL (common)：https://x.gd/KdHpN
(Please note that ZOOM will start up when you click on it.)

*The session will be conducted in Japanese, but Application Guidelines in English will also be distributed.

Eligibility

Those who will be in the 2nd year of the doctoral course of the University in the spring semester of AY2025

*Those receiving the Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship, those with the JSPS Research Fellowship for Young Scientists, etc. shall be excluded.
*Please check Application Guidelines for details.

Number of Positions to be Made Available

Approx. 7 students for the RARA x SPRING　

Application/Screening Schedule

[Application Period] Between Monday, November 11 and 13:00 on Monday, November 25, 2024
[Announcement of Adoption/Rejection] To be notified to the applicant (via manaba+R) on Wednesday, December 18, 2024

Application Guidelines/Application Documents (coming soon)

- Application Guidelines for the AY2025 RARA Student Fellowship Program (RARA x SPRING)

1. Application Form
＊*In addition, students of Ritsumeikan University are required to submit their research achievements on the “Ri-SEARCH (Ritsumeikan University Search Engine of Academic Record and Career History of Young Researchers)” （https://gyoseki-web.ritsumei.ac.jp/ritgsap/P300）

2. Letter of Recommendation from your supervisor

3. Self-promotion video (up to 2 minutes long and 30 MB in size)

- Application Checklist (This is NOT required to be submitted.)

Submission Method

Please submit ALL your application documents and the video clip.
*Be sure to complete the application during the application period. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be accepted for any reason.

*The date and time of application will be determined based on the log of the time when the application is completed on the application form. Even if there is a delay in application due to a device malfunction, etc., the decision will be based solely on the application log, so please submit your application well in advance of the deadline above.
URL:https://cw.ritsumei.ac.jp/campusweb/SVA40D0.html?key=LNG20241030091859010134314
↑You can apply only during the application period.

Reference Information

(i) The following websites showcase the efforts of RARA Student Fellows (in Japanese only).

■- Ambitious Graduate Students ～大学院生の挑戦～
■研究の楽しさを中高生に伝えていく～RARA学生フェローの取り組み～
■立命館Club▼研究者の卵インタビュー▼

(ii) Ritsumeikan Advanced Research Academy (RARA) (English website coming soon)

Contact

RARA Office, Division of Research, Ritsumeikan University
Email：rara@st.ritsumei.ac.jp
*Answers to inquiries made outside of business hours, such as during weekends and holidays or long holidays, will be delayed.