AY2022 Research Proposal Contest

<Explaining your research to others>

Contest Entry Information

Objective

To improve conception ability for research.
To develop your ability to convey your specialist knowledge and research results to wider society.
To improve your generic writing ability.

Qualification Requirements

Graduate students who are currently enrolled in regular programs at Ritsumeikan University are eligible to apply(Those who are taking leave of absence cannot apply).

Field of Study

Application Period

Monday, September 26, 2022 - Friday, October 14, 2022 by 5:00 p.m.

How to apply for

① Prepare Research Proposal Contest Entry Form and change the file to PDF. Log in manaba+R and submit the PDF data of submission documents from “Graduate Student Career Path Support Center(大学院キャリアパスサポートセンター)”

Announcement of Results

Mid-November, 2022. The results will be announced through manaba+R.

Awards Ceremony

Awards

Hosted by

Graduate Student Career Path Support Center

Inquiries

d-cp@st.ritsumei.ac.jp

Entry Guidelines

Entry

Only one application per person is accepted. (Joint research is not accepted.)
Applications must be made by the applicants.
Applicants who have applied before cannot apply with the same research proposal. The contents this time must be improved by reflecting the research progress and status until now.
Entry Form submitted will not be returned. Please ensure that you make copies of all documents by yourself.
Applications that do not meet the requirements or do not abide by the rules for submission will be excluded.
If any falsehood of research progress or results is found on the application, the applicant will be severely punished in accordance with Ritsumeikan University Student Disciplinary Regulations.
We cannot answer queries regarding screening process.
Please contact the Office of Graduate Studies if you have a visual or hearing disability and have difficulty in indicating by figures.

How to create Entry Form

Download the Entry Form from the website of the Graduate Students Career Path Support Center. Please make sure to create your Entry Form by using the prescribed form for this contest and type them by using a font size of 10.5 point. If you change the prescribed format or if you attach documents composed on paper other than the prescribed form, your application will not be accepted.

Forms can be downloaded here:
□AY2022 Application Guidelines
□ Entry Form

Use diagrams (graphs, charts or other methods) and colors which are easy to identify to provide a general outline of your research in “1. Research outline diagram” box (Page 2 of the Entry Form).
Refer to the diagrams of the last year's awardees：
https://www.ritsumei.ac.jp/ru_gr/g-career/news/article.html/?id=296
Create your Entry Form by using a computer.
Entry Form should be written in Japanese or English.
Use graphs, charts, or other visual aids to make your research proposal understandable to readers, who may not necessarily be experts in, nor have previous knowledge of, your field. Do not use abbreviations.
The Entry Form must be submitted in PDF format. （manaba+R）

Evaluation

Criteria

Consistency of argument and format
Readability and clarity of explanation
Creativity
Concreteness of research plan/proposal
Ability to execute research.

Examination Method

Entry Forms will be examined by a screening committee established by the Graduate Student Career Path Support Center.
If any falsehood of research progress or results is found on the application, the applicant will be severely punished in accordance with Ritsumeikan University Student Disciplinary Regulations.

Handling of Personal Information

Personal information obtained by the contest organizer as part of the Ritsumeikan University Graduate School Research Proposal Contest will be managed and handled in accordance with the Ritsumeikan Trust Basic Policy for the Protection of Personal Information. However, names, affiliations and research outline diagram of awardees will be posted at the awards ceremony and on the Ritsumeikan websites.