D. program, too busy with research, no time for a part-time job..."
That's exactly what it is.
What causes the hurdle to enter a doctoral program to be much higher,
Economic issues....
The government and private sector to solve this problem,
Efforts to provide financial support to graduate students (especially doctoral students)is flourishing.
This article will provide a detailed summary of the projects that provide financial assistance to these doctoral students.
Summary of scholarships and financial aid for doctoral students
There are three different patterns in the national system of doctoral support as follows
- Living expenses + research expensesProjects supported as
- salaryProjects supported as
- Loan Scholarshipsnon-repayment of debtssystem
Projects that provide support as living expenses + research expenses
In addition to providing living expenses to doctoral students, this program supports research expenses.
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- Postdoctoral Fellow (JSPS DC1, DC2)
- University Fellowship Establishment Project for Science and Technology Innovation Creation
- Challenging Research Program for Next Generation Researchers
- Next Generation AI Human Resource Development Program(NEW)
- Outstanding Graduate School Programs
- ACT-X (Strategic Creative Research Initiative)
Projects supported as salary
This program encourages financial support in exchange for RA/TA and other labor.
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Loan Scholarship Return Exemption Program
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We will now explain each of these systems in detail.
Special Research Fellowship (JSPS DC1, DC2)
Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (Official HP）
The Fellowship Program is "a program for the development of our country'sOutstanding Young ResearchersThe system is designed to train and secure researchers by giving them the opportunity to devote themselves to research while independently selecting research topics based on their own ideas.(Citation:Japan Society for the Promotion of Science Website）The government has established this program as a
The following support will be provided to special researchers
For the selected doctoral students,2.4 million yen per year for living expensesとCertain amount of research funding
The selected students will be provided with an environment where they can freely conduct research activities under the supervision of a host researcher (pre-application).
First-year doctoral studentsDC1and for the second year or more.DC2There are
AkanonSo you have two chances.
| target group | DC1: At the time of hiring, 1st year of Ph. DC2: At the time of hiring, more than 2nd year of Ph. |
| target area | all fields |
| Recruitment period | DC1: 3 years DC2: 2 years |
| Application Deadline | Around May of the year before employment |
| Timing of disclosure of selection results | Sequentially from October of the year prior to hiring to February of the year of hiring |
| Living expenses (annual amount) | 2.4 million yen (Research grant) |
| Research expenses (annual) | 1.5 million yen or less (Special Researcher Incentive Fund will be applied for separately.) (Average allocation: 900,000 yen) |
| Treatment of Income | earned income |
| additional income | Not required to be full-time or full-time equivalent Acceptable |
| Estimated number of employees/year | DC1: about 700 people DC2: about 1100 people |
| Adoption rate (FY2024 results) | DC1: 15.1% (694/4,591) DC2: 17.1% (1,091/6,367) |
Special Fellowships (DC1, DC2)
Special Researcher DC1: At the time of application,Those who plan to be primarily in the first year of a doctoral program in the following year.is subject to
AkanonThis means that you will apply during the final year of your master's degree (around May).
Special Researcher DC2: At the time of application,Those who plan to be mainly in the second year of a doctoral program or later in the following year.is subject to
Excerpts from the actual application guidelines(Click to open)
<In the case of DC1 hired in FY2023
As of April 1, 2023Those who are enrolled in a doctoral course at a graduate school in Japan and meet one of the following conditions (including non-Japanese nationals)
The following is a list of the items to be considered.
- Those who are enrolled in the first year of a doctoral course (less than 12 months of enrollment).
- Students enrolled in the equivalent of the third year of an integrated doctoral program (24 months to less than 36 months of study)
- Those who are enrolled in the equivalent of the first year of a doctoral course (less than 12 months of enrollment) in the second 3-year course only.
- Those who are enrolled in the second year of a four-year doctoral course in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, or veterinary medicine (12 to 24 months of enrollment).
In (1) through (3), those who are scheduled to enter the doctoral course in April 2023 are included.
If you have taken a leave of absence from the doctoral program after application, you may not be eligible to apply.
(Reprinted from the application guidelines for FY2023 recruitment)
<In the case of DC2 hired in FY2023
As of April 1, 2023Those who are enrolled in a doctoral course at a graduate school in Japan and meet one of the following conditions (including non-Japanese nationals)
- Those who are enrolled in the second or higher year of the doctoral course (12 months or more but less than 36 months) of the doctoral course under the classification system.
- Students who are enrolled in the fourth year or higher of an integrated doctoral program (36 to 60 months of study).
- Those who are enrolled in the second or higher year of a doctoral course (12 months or more but less than 36 months) in the second 3-year course only.
- Those who are enrolled in the third or higher year of a four-year doctoral course in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, or veterinary medicine (between 24 and 48 months of enrollment).
Please note that if you take a leave of absence after applying, you may not be eligible to apply.
(Reprinted from the application guidelines for FY2023 recruitment)
Support for Special Researcher Program (DC1, DC2)
living expenses
It is called a research grant,200,000 yen per month。
For students enrolled in the final year of employment with outstanding grades,Additional special allowance of 30,000 yen/month (maximum 12 months)There is a
The recipient of the Fellowship will receive the following from the Societyresearch grant-in-aidwill be provided.
The amount to be paid in the fiscal year 2024 is as follows
(1) Special Researcher-DC1:200,000 yen per month
(2) Special Researcher-DC2:200,000 yen per month
If a researcher who has been appointed as a Research Fellow-DC1 or Research Fellow-DC2 obtains a doctoral degree and follows the prescribed procedures, his/her status will be changed to Research Fellow-PD for the remainder of the appointment period and the amount of the research grant will be changed (planned grant amount for FY2024: 362,000 yen per month).
research funds (expenses)
Special Fellowships are for research expenses to carry out the research plan described in the application,Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists)subsidies are available.
What about the Fellowship for Distinguished Researchers?Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research (Funded)The grant will be issued as a
The amount of the grant determined by the above-mentioned categories, applied for by the applicant, will be used as the research grant.
The average allocation is 900,000 yen.
Limitations on receipt of benefits
double receipt
Duplicate entitlement to the following programs is not allowed.
- University Fellowship Establishment Project
- Challenging Research Program for Next Generation Researchers
additional income
Full-time and equivalent positions※If not, it is possible.
In other words, working students are not eligible for the program.
*A position equivalent to a full-time position is...
”Assuming a work pattern, whether domestic or foreign, that would meet the conditions for enrollment in employment insurance and social insurance.
For example, if the period of employment is more than one month and the number of hours worked per week is more than 20 hours (more than 80 hours/month), the position shall be treated as equivalent to a full-time position, since it can be judged that the researcher cannot fulfill his/her obligation to devote himself/herself to research.”
(Reprinted from the JSPS Fellowship for Young Scientists Compliance and Procedures Guide (2022 edition))
Details of Selection Schedule
Selection results will be disclosed sequentially from early October to late February, as there will be primary, secondary and alternate hires.
AkanonSelection ScheduleやRecent trends in adoption ratesThe JSPS Fellowship Program, including the following, is explained in detail in a separate article.
explanatory article：What is a JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship? Explained in an easy-to-understand manner [types, amount, eligibility requirements].
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University Fellowship Establishment Project for Science and Technology Innovation Creation
Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST)Official HP）
This is a support program for research institutions (national, public and private universities) that has been implemented since 2022.
The number of universities that have adopted the Fellowship Establishment Program is 47 UniversitiesThe amount of support includes research expenses and is per doctoral student. 2 to 2.5 million yenThe scale of support in FY2022 wasApprox. 2,000 personsThe first two are the following.
The Fellowship Establishment Program provides the following support to students through their home universities
- Research Dedication Support Grant (Amount equivalent to living expenses(more than 1.8 million yen) andresearch funds (expenses)Provision of fellowships consisting of
- Support for research improvement and career paths
- Support for securing and connecting postdoctoral positions
Universities select either the "bottom-up type" or the "field-specific type (Information/AI, Quantum, or Materials)" at the time of application.
Adopted fields and support for students vary from university to university.
Details of open positions and fellowships are determined by each institute, so please check with each university.
AkanonPlease check before deciding to enter a doctoral program.
For an overview of this project, please contactthis way (direction close to the speaker or towards the speaker)
For more information on the selected institutions, please contactthis way (direction close to the speaker or towards the speaker)
| target group | At the time of hiring, first year of PhD, etc. (Affiliated with the adopted university) (excluding working graduate students) |
| target area | all fields (Information AI, Quantum, and Materials have designated slots) |
| Recruitment period | 3 years |
| Living expenses (annual amount) | 1.8 million yen or more (by the university). |
| Research expenses (annual) | About 200,000 to 700,000 yen (by the university). |
| Treatment of Income | miscellaneous (sundry) incomes |
| additional income | 可 |
| Number of employees (R4 fiscal year results) | Approx. 2,000 persons (1000 more than in FY R3) |
| Project period | From March R3 to March R10 (For students up to the doctoral students who enter the doctoral course in the year of R7) |
Subject Details
The graduate school you plan to join must be eligible for the fellowship.Please be sure to check with yourself, as it will be
<Requirements for 2021 Fellowship students
Applicants must be enrolled in a doctoral course at a graduate school as of April 1, 2021, and meet one of the following conditions (excluding those who are enrolled as working adults (those who are treated as "working adults" among "doctoral course enrollees" in the Basic School Survey)).
- Those who are enrolled in the equivalent of the first year of a doctoral course (less than 12 months of enrollment).
- Students enrolled in the equivalent of the third year of an integrated doctoral program (24 months to 36 months of study)
- Those who are enrolled in the equivalent of the first year of a doctoral course (less than 12 months of enrollment) in the second 3-year course only.
- Those who are enrolled in the second year of a four-year doctoral course in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, or veterinary medicine (12 to 24 months of enrollment).
- As of April 1, 2021, the applicant must be under 30 years of age (or under 33 years of age for those enrolled in a medical field that requires clinical training). For those who have experienced a life event such as childbirth or childcare, each university may give consideration to the above age requirement for one to two years, depending on individual circumstances.
- Applicants must not be JSPS Fellowship recipients, students supported by the Japanese Government Scholarship Program, or students receiving scholarships or other support from their home countries.
Guidelines for the Establishment of University Fellowships for the Creation of Innovative Science and TechnologyReprinted from
The project period is until March 2028,Students entering the doctoral program in 2025Up toIt is.
Support
- Provision of Fellowships
- Support for research capability enhancement and career paths
- Securing and connecting postdoctoral positions after completion of the doctoral program
The following is a quote from an official document.
Support 1: Provision of fellowships
Fellowships, consisting of a research support grant (equivalent to living expenses, 1.8 million yen or more) and research expenses, are provided to doctoral students so that they can devote themselves to their research. Fellowship amount: 2,000,000-2,500,000 yen per student per year
Support 2: Enhancement of research capabilities and career path support
(1) Examples of efforts to improve research capabilities
To improve the research skills of students eligible for fellowships, for example, the following initiatives will be implemented.
- Establishment of a support system for research and other activities by mentors
- Implementation of joint programs with related institutions
- Joint research with related institutions
- Workshops on writing papers in English, etc.
- Other
(2) Examples of efforts to support students' career paths
To strategically nurture human resources who can be active in academia as well as in the private sector after completing the doctoral course, for example, the following initiatives will be implemented.
- Establishment of a career path support system with mentors
- Research Internship at a company
- Workshops with outside parties
- Research presentations to which business people and other external parties are invited
- Other
Support 3: Securing and connecting postdoctoral positions after completion of the doctoral program
After setting specific goals for postdoctoral positions after completion of the doctoral program, implement initiatives to secure positions at their own universities and to connect to external positions through collaboration with companies and related institutions.
- Secure training posts at your own university (systems such as "training assistant professorships" for 2-3 year terms to train young researchers) so that you can concentrate on your research.
- Career support through cooperation with companies and related organizations (internships, exchange meetings with company officials)
- Connecting to post through the formation of consortiums between universities and companies
Guidelines for the Establishment of University Fellowships for the Creation of Innovative Science and TechnologyPartially modified from
Limitations on receipt of benefits
double receipt
Duplicate entitlement to the following programs is not allowed.
- JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowships
- Challenging Research Program for Next Generation Researchers
- International students supported by the Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho) Scholarship Program
- International students receiving scholarships or other support from their home countries
additional income
Working graduate students areCannot receive benefits.。
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Challenging Research Program for Next-Generation Researchers (SPRING)
Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST)Official HP）
This is a support program for research institutions (national, public and private universities) that started in FY2021.
SPRING provides the following support to doctoral students through their home universities
- For doctoral students,Amount equivalent to living expenses(more than 1.8 million yen) andresearch funds (expenses)Provision of fellowships consisting of
- Providing career development and training content
Now includes joint applications 59 projects by 60 universitiesThe project is currently underway. (Projects adopted in FY2021)
The scale of support for each fiscal year isApprox. 6,000 personsThe amount of support is $3,000 per doctoral student, which includes living and research expenses. Up to 2.9 million yenIt is.
(https://www.jst.go.jp/jisedai/dl/report2022.pdf参照)
| target group | doctoral student (Affiliated with the adopted university) |
| target area | all fields |
| Recruitment period | Up to 3 years (4 years in the case of a 4-year program) |
| Living expenses (annual amount) | 1.8-2.4 million yen (by the university). |
| Research expenses (annual) | Above a certain amount (about 500,000 yen, depending on the college) |
| Treatment of Income | miscellaneous (sundry) incomes |
| additional income | Not for working students RA, TA acceptable |
| Number of Recruits / Academic Year | Approx. 2,000 persons |
| Project period | Plans to continue (as of November 2023) |
For support in FY2024 and beyond, it appears that they plan to reopen the call for projects and re-select new universities.
However, no concrete announcement has been made at this time,Universities are unable to inform doctoral students about the support for doctoral students after 2024.The condition.
The program will continue to be integrated with the University Fellowship (added November 2023).
AkanonThe project is expected to continue, so please check back for updates.
Subject Details
Applications for the 2021 academic year were accepted regardless of the year of the doctoral program.
(Of the total of approximately 6,000 students, approximately 2,000 each are expected to complete the program in 2003, 2022, and 2023.)
<For those who are eligible for the fiscal year 2021
Students who are enrolled in one of the following doctoral programs at the time of the 2021 academic year are eligible for support.
(1) Students enrolled in the second semester of a doctoral course (equivalent to the first through third years) under the classification system
(2) Students enrolled in an integrated doctoral program (equivalent to 3rd year to 5th year)
(iii) Those enrolled in a doctoral program (equivalent to the first through third years) for the second three-year term only.
4) Those who are enrolled in a 4-year doctoral course (1st year to 4th year equivalent) in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, or veterinary medicine.
If the period of enrollment exceeds three years (four years in the case of a four-year program), the student will not be eligible for support for any subsequent period regardless of the period of support.
However, for those who have undergone life events such as childbirth or child rearing, it is possible to suspend or extend the period of support according to individual circumstances.
There is no age limit.
(Reprinted from the public offering presentation materials)
AkanonPlease note that there will be changes in the future, so this is for your reference only.
Details of Support
For the excellent selected students who are selected by the project management,Provision of an amount equivalent to living expenses and research expensesand,Career Development and Training Content(cultivation of internationality, cultivation of interdisciplinarity, career development, acquisition of transferable skills, internships, etc.), and various other university-specific support will be provided.
To the university,Up to 2.9 million yen per year per selected studentbe made. University,The amount equivalent to living expenses is set at 1.8-2.4 million yen/year and paid to the selected students themselves.The program will be used to In addition, the selected students will be required to conduct researchA certain amount of research funding is also secured.shall. Selected students will receive research funds under the supervision of the University. The total amount of research expenses and living expenses for one selected student shall not be less than 2,200,000 yen/year. At the discretion of the project manager, it is possible to increase research expenses for selected students and support travel expenses for overseas study from the allocated funds of the project manager.
(Reprinted from the report on the implementation of the project and the next call for applications regarding the Challenging Research Program for Next-Generation Researchers)
Limitations on receipt of benefits
double receipt
Duplicate entitlement to the following programs is not allowed.
- JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowships
- University Fellowship Establishment Project
- International students supported by the Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho) Scholarship Program
- International students receiving scholarships or other support from their home countries
additional income
Working students receiveCannot be done.
Compensation for TA and RA activities is allowed.
Students may receive compensation for their educational and research activities to the extent that it is deemed not to interfere with the implementation of the doctoral student support project.Even if you receive separate remuneration for TA or RA activities, etc., you may be eligible for this project.
However, students who are eligible for support under the following programs are not eligible for this program.
Not accepted]
- Students eligible for the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology's "University Fellowship Establishment Project for Science and Technology Innovation Creation".
- Postdoctoral Fellow of the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS)
- Working students, etc. (students who are recognized as having a stable income from their university or company, such as salary or executive compensation, at a level sufficient for a living wage)
- International students receiving support through the Japanese Government Scholarship Program, scholarships from home countries, etc.
The students may be eligible for this project even if they are receiving support from other projects other than those listed above.
On the other hand, in cases where scholarship programs that have been in place prior to the implementation of this project are reduced (including cases where such programs are deemed to have been substantially replaced), recommendations for improvement may be made as an event that undermines the purpose of this project.
(Reprinted from the public offering presentation materials)
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Next Generation AI Human Resource Development Program
Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST)Official HP）
This program was funded by the FY2023 supplementary budget for "Fostering Young Researchers and Doctoral Students in National Strategic Fields", and "Next Generation AI Field (AI Field and Emerging and Complex Fields in AI)" was selected as one of the national strategic fields.
Similar to University Fellowships and SPRING, support for doctoral students is provided through the university.
| target group | Enrolled in, enrolled in, or scheduled to enroll in a doctoral course at a graduate school in the academic year 2024, 2025, or 2026.ahimsa (principle of non-violence, ignorance, etc.) (Affiliated with the adopted university) |
| target area | Next Generation AI Field (AI field and emerging/combined areas in the AI field) |
| Recruitment period | Up to 3 years (4 years in the case of a 4-year program) |
| amount of support | Up to 3.9 million yen/year for the total of research incentive and research expenses (The amount of payment can exceed 3.9 million yen/year due to additional expenditures by the university.) |
| additional income | Not for working students RA, TA acceptable |
| Number of Recruits / Academic Year | About 600 people in all (Assistance started from FY2024 to FY2026) |
| Project period | FY2024 - FY2028 (in principle) |
target group
Enrolled in, enrolled in, or scheduled to enroll in a doctoral course at a graduate school in the academic year 2024, 2025, or 2026.The support is available to those who are enrolled in one of the following graduate doctoral programs.
(1) Students enrolled in a doctoral course (1st year to 3rd year equivalent) under the classification system
(2) Students enrolled in an integrated doctoral program (equivalent to 3rd year to 5th year)
(iii) Those enrolled in a doctoral program (equivalent to the first through third years) for the second three-year term only.
4) Those who are enrolled in a 4-year doctoral course (1st year to 4th year equivalent) in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, or veterinary medicine.
Next Generation AI Human Resource Development Program (Support for Doctoral Students) FY2024 Outline for ApplicantsReprinted from
Duplicate entitlement to the following programs is not allowed.
- Students selected for the "University Fellowship Program for Science and Technology Innovation".
- Challenging Research Program for Next-Generation Researchers (SPRING)
- Research Fellowship (DC) from Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS), Independent Administrative Institution
- Students receiving a scholarship (2.4 million yen/year or more) for living expenses
- Students who are recognized as having a stable income of 2.4 million yen/year or more from their university or company, such as salary, executive compensation, etc.
- Government-sponsored international students (students receiving scholarships from the Japanese government), students receiving scholarships or other support from their home country
In addition, while it is not possible to receive duplicate research incentive funds, research grants, etc. for SPRING projects, it is possible to receive support for career development and training content, etc. provided by the relevant project.
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Outstanding Graduate School Programs
Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (Official HP）
To create advanced "knowledge professionalsEstablishment of an integrated master's and doctoral degree programThis program supports universities that are engaged in
In this context, for outstanding doctoral students selected for the programEducation and research support expenses."An amount equivalent to living expenses is paid as
| target group | doctoral student (Affiliated with the adopted university) |
| target area | all fields |
| Living expenses (annual amount) | 1.8-2.4 million yen (by the university). （Education and Research Support Expenses(As) |
| Research expenses (annual) | No research funding granted to doctoral students individually, but can be spent within the program's expenses |
| Treatment of Income | miscellaneous (sundry) incomes |
| additional income | No part-time jobs TA, RA acceptable |
| Project period | Ongoing since FY 2008 |
Support
What is Education and Research Support Expenses?
Education and research support expenses can be paid to outstanding students who have been selected for a new degree-granting program that attracts outstanding students from Japan and abroad to devote themselves to education and research in the doctoral program.、Benefit-type support expensesIt is.
Q&A on "Outstanding Graduate Program" for 2020Reprinted from
Amounts to be paid
It is necessary to set the amount to be received based on the assumption of a diminishing budget amount and the continuation of the project after the end of the subsidy period. Also,Amount that is considered appropriate as a benefit-type expense paid to students under socially accepted norms, taking into consideration the fact that the monthly amount of the JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship (DC) is 200,000 yen (for students in the latter half of the doctoral course), etc.to be set. The amount to be received should not be set uniformly, but flexibly according to the ability of the students, and the system should be designed to review the recipients according to the evaluation of the excellence of the students participating in the program according to the stage of the program.
Q&A on "Outstanding Graduate Program" for 2020Reprinted from
For student research funding, the
Payable within program expenditures.
＜In the "Scope of Expenses" section
Expenses necessary for doctoral students selected for the program to carry out original activities.
FY2020 Strategic Funds for the Promotion of University Education Revitalization Program for Graduate Schools of ExcellenceReprinted from
Limitations on receipt of benefits
double receipt
Duplicate entitlement to the following programs is not allowed.
- JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowships (DC)
- Scholarship loans from Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO)
- International students receiving Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho) Scholarship or Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) Scholarship
- Students supported by scholarships in their home country
- Students receiving university-specific scholarships, etc.
Duplicate entitlement is possible in the following cases
- Grants intended to assist with tuition (tuition waiver, scholarships to assist with tuition from your university's foundation, etc.)
additional income
Because it is not in line with the purpose of the project to foster outstanding doctoral students,Basically, part-time jobs, etc. are not allowed.
The following additional income is allowed in exceptional cases, depending on the amount of incomeEducation and research support expenses are reducedThe following is a summary of the results.
- Compensation for TA/RA activities (only when TA/RA activities are essential to the implementation of this program based on the project purpose, etc. of the financial resource)
- Compensation for activities that students perform as part of their educational and research activities, such as paid internships (as long as it does not violate the purpose of the project).
- Remuneration, etc. from venture companies conducted by students from the perspective of social implementation of research content (as long as it does not violate the purpose of the project).
Q&A on "Outstanding Graduate Program" for 2020see
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ACT-X (Strategic Creative Research Initiative)
Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST)Official HP）
This is a network-type support program to help young researchers with original and challenging ideas to "establish themselves.
Young researchers within 8 years of obtaining their doctoral degree are eligible to apply, but master's and doctoral students are also welcome to apply.
If a student is hired, in addition to research fundingAdditional support for living expenses as RA expenses to yourselfis possible
| target group | Young researchers including master and doctoral students |
| target area | Hardware for Toughening, Environment and Biotechnology, Creation of Academic Innovation Using AI, Life and Chemistry, Mathematical Information |
| Recruitment period | Within 2 years and 6 months |
| Living expenses (annual amount) | 2 million yendegree （Students only for RA expenses for themselves(Additional support) |
| Research expenses (annual) | Millions of yen/Issues *In the acceleration phase, additional research expenses of up to approximately 10 million yen/year will be supported. |
| Treatment of Income | earned income |
| additional income | No restrictions |
| Project period | Ongoing since the first year of R |
target group
The applicant must have received his/her doctoral degree less than 8 years as of April 1, 2022.
*If the applicant has not yet earned a doctoral degree, the applicant must be less than 13 years post-bachelor's degree as of April 1, 2022.
*The number of years must be less than the number of years listed above, excluding the period of maternity/paternity leave and childcare leave taken after obtaining the degree.
Notwithstanding the above, only graduate students are eligible to apply.
Strategic Research Initiative for Evolutional Science and Technology (CREST, PRESTO, ACT-X) Application GuidelinesReprinted from
Support
Only for students (Ph.D./Master's students) submitting research proposals at ACT-X,JST will provide additional support for RA and other expenses for the time the student is engaged in ACT-X research, separately from the research expenses applied for in the research proposal.The following is a list of the most common types of products that can be used in the market.
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If the hourly rate is 2,000 yen per hour under the regulations of the institution in which the student is enrolled, the maximum number of hours worked is about 1,000 hours/year due to schoolwork. 2 million yen/yearThe amount of the project cost is assumed to be approximately the same as the amount of the consumption tax and overhead costs.
Strategic Research Initiative for Evolutional Science and Technology (CREST, PRESTO, ACT-X) Application GuidelinesExcerpted and reprinted from
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Research Assistant for Emergent Research Support Project
Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST)Official HP）
It has been in operation since FY2020, mainly in the following areasOutstanding young researchers within 15 years of obtaining their Ph.This support program is designed to provide long-term support (7 years in principle) to
In this project, we encourage the employment of doctoral students as research assistants (RAs) and promote the provision of RA expenses to ensure that RA compensation is appropriate.
In other words, for doctoral students,Financial support through RA labor compensation
As for the scale of support, approximately 800 RA support expenses have been allocated for the proposals adopted in FY2020, 2040, 2003, and 2004.
| target group | doctoral student |
| target area | all fields |
| Living expenses (annual amount) | More than 1.8 million yen per yearRecommended 2,000 - 2,500 yen per hourRecommended (determined by employer) |
| Research expenses (annual) | nashi (Pyrus pyrifolia, esp. var. culta) |
| Treatment of Income | earned income |
| additional income | 可 |
| Number of employees/year | Approx. 800 persons |
| Project period | Ongoing since 2020 |
Support
The following is an excerpt from the section presented on the promotion of doctoral student employment and improved treatment for adopted researchers.
In this project, please actively employ doctoral students as RAs, etc., who are necessary for the execution of research, and set a unit price appropriate to the nature and content of the work, and pay them according to the hours they are engaged in the work under appropriate work management. When applying for this project, please also consider the amount of salary to be paid to the doctoral students mentioned above in your financial plan.
The "Sixth Science, Technology and Innovation Basic PlanThe amount equivalent to living expenses received by doctoral students is at least 1.8 million yen per year.The program is designed to provide a research incentive for outstanding doctoral students to devote themselves to research without financial concerns. In addition, we provide excellent doctoral students with research grants comparable to a special researcher (DC) so that they can devote themselves to their research without feeling financial worries.Significantly expand the number of recipients to about 2.4 million yen per year, etc.The company is committed to
The "Guidelines for the Employment and Training of Postdoctoral Fellows" states that "the average salary of specially-appointed assistant professors, etc., employed with competitive research funds, etc., should be taken into consideration when employing postdoctoral students to carry out research projects,Standard hourly rate of pay is around 2,000 to 500 yen per hour.. shall be considered to be." This indicates that
The amount and period of the grant are to be determined by the research institution. The above does not limit the amount to be paid above or below the above level.
When employing students as RAs, etc., please consider not to work excessive hours and to balance the hours with the doctoral students' own research and study hours.
In addition, this project aims to foster emergent researchers as research leaders, to further promote emergent research through the participation of outstanding doctoral students, and to encourage researchers and universities to change their mindsets,Additional support (up to an amount equivalent to living expenses) will be provided for employment as an RAIn addition to the above, we also provide additional support. In providing additional support, we will make a comprehensive check to see if the founder can actively engage in fostering the next generation of human resources who will be responsible for the future of Japan as the head of the laboratory.
Emergent Research Support Program FY2022 Application GuidelinesReprinted from
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AIST Master's Degree Training Model
National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST)Official HP）
What are the costs associated with a Ph,
- matriculation fee
- tuition fee
- traveling expenses
Not only does AIST pay for these expenses, but it is a thankless position of full-time employment with no fixed term limits!
AkanonIt's a very high-impact project!
| target group | Master's degree students (new graduates and former graduates not required) Those born on or after April 2, 1994 |
| target area | AIST research projects (check website) |
| employment status | Full-time employees (fixed-term employees with no fixed term of office) |
| office (business, working) hours | 7 hours and 45 minutes per day (1 hour break), 38 hours and 45 minutes per week |
| salary | Monthly salary: 247,700 yen or more *July results for staff entering in April 2023. |
| salary raise | Once a year |
| bonus | Twice a year |
| Recruitment results for FY2023 | 7 persons |
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Research assistants, etc. at specified national research institutes
Graduate Student Research Associate" at RIKEN
RIKEN (Official HP）
The format is to work five days a week at RIKEN, receiving research guidance and a salary.
Applicants must have permission from their graduate advisor to apply.
| target group | Doctoral students who are enrolled in one of the following graduate schools: "Collaborative Graduate School", "Under Joint Research", or "Research Cooperation Agreement". |
| Recruitment period | 1 year (Renewal contracts are possible up to the standard term of study depending on the evaluation. |
| work schedule | five days a week 5 hours a day However, 3-4 days per week may be acceptable for licensed physicians/dentists. |
| salary | 5 working days per week 200,000 yen per month |
| Other benefits, etc. | Annual paid vacation, commuting allowance |
| Number of Recruits | Approx. 60 persons/year |
AkanonFor more information.this way (direction close to the speaker or towards the speaker)Please check with
Research Assistant Program" at the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST)
National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST)Official HP）
Students are employed as Research Assistants (contract staff) at AIST and can participate in AIST research projects and use the results of their research for their dissertation.
| target group | doctoral student |
| Recruitment period | 1 year (Renewal contracts are possible up to the standard term of study for the doctorate depending on the evaluation.) |
| work schedule | Average 10-14 days per month 7 hours and 45 minutes per day (1 hour break) |
| salary | hourly wage From 1,900 yen (Approximately 200,000 yen per month for a 14-day work month) |
| Other benefits, etc. | Paid leave system, commuting allowance, social insurance |
| not subject (to) | JSPS Postdoctoral Fellows, government-sponsored international students, users of other RA programs, working students, and those employed at other research institutions. |
| Number of Recruits | By public subscription |
National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) "Junior Researcher Program".
National Institute for Materials Science, NIMS Graduate Program（Official HP）
The NIMS Graduate School Program is a graduate school program in which NIMS researchers are closely ”involved” in education and administration as faculty members in their own majors, with a greater emphasis on the development of students.
Now we have an agreement in place.Six universities in JapanThe NIMS Graduate School of Medicine has established a program in the Graduate School of Medicine, NIMS.
- University of Tsukuba
- Hokkaido University
- Kyushu University
- Waseda University
- Osaka University
- Yokohama National University
Within this program, the Junior Researcher Program is a system under which outstanding affiliated graduate students are paid for their contributions to NIMS' research work.
In principle, students' academic work is not covered by the stipend, but in general, there is a consistency between research projects for degree completion and research work at NIMS, so if students devote themselves to research for degree completion, they will meet the conditions of the stipend.
| target group | NIMS Cooperative Graduate School Doctoral Students |
| Recruitment period | 1 year (Can be re-contracted up to 2 times depending on evaluation) |
| work schedule | |
| salary | 14 working days a month.Approx. 200,000 yen per month (Wages are determined based on the results of the screening and the number of days actually worked.) |
| Other benefits, etc. | worker's accident insurance |
| not subject (to) | Research Fellow of the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science |
| Number of Recruits | Depends on the University |
AkanonFor more information.this way (direction close to the speaker or towards the speaker)Please check with
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Research Assistant, etc. at a national research and development corporation
Research Assistant, National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT)
| target group | Enrolled in college or graduate school |
| Recruitment period | By public subscription |
| work schedule | 2-3 days per week 7 hours and 30 minutes per day |
| salary | 2,010 yen/Time or 15,090 yen/ day (Varies according to the open call.) |
| Other benefits, etc. | ※ |
| not subject (to) | ”It is noted that ”Students who are obliged to devote themselves to a research project, such as JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowships, are not eligible to apply". |
| Number of Recruits | By public subscription |
QST Research Assistant" at the Quantum Science and Technology Agency (QST)
| target group | Students who are enrolled in a graduate school in Japan, and are accepted as interns or cooperating graduate students in accordance with OIST's Regulations on Acceptance of Researchers, etc. (Regulation No. 28 (Regulation) No. 89). A person who is or was accepted as a |
| Recruitment period | 1 year (Rehiring is also possible, within 5 years from the date of hire) |
| work schedule | Less than 5 days per week 7 hours and 30 minutes per day |
| salary | 7,400-7,480 yen/ Day (depending on affiliation) |
| Other benefits, etc. | Commuting allowance, special service allowance (limited to radiation work allowance) |
| not subject (to) | |
| Number of Recruits |
Research Assistant, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)
| target group | Graduate schools accepted by JAXA*Students enrolled in a master's or doctoral program (*(Department of Space Science at the Graduate University for Advanced Studies, Graduate School of Science or Graduate School of Engineering at the University of Tokyo, special joint-use researchers, and those who receive direct guidance at JAXA offices based on the cooperative graduate school agreement) |
| Recruitment period | 1 year |
| work schedule | Less than 7 hours and 30 minutes per day, less than 20 hours per week |
| salary | 1,250 yen/ hours (FY2023 actual) |
| Other benefits, etc. | Annual leave, workers' compensation insurance |
| not subject (to) | |
| Number of Recruits | 1 (Recruitment for FY2023) |
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Research Assistant at Inter-University Research Institutes, etc.
Inter-University Research Institutes are institutions that are not affiliated with individual universities."The University's Joint-Use Research Institute."The company is positioned as a
We provide researchers at universities nationwide with large-scale facilities and equipment, large volumes of data, valuable materials, and other resources that individual universities cannot maintain.
comprehensive researchgraduate schoolUniversity (Sokendai) based on these facilities, etc,We educate graduate students in master's and doctoral programs.
AkanonThe name of the university may be unfamiliar to students as it does not have a faculty
At Sokendai, each institute has its own graduate student support.
AkanonSome institutes have established quite generous support
Below is a summary of only those institutes that have RA details on their official websites.
Since only the information on the website is reproduced, there may be some lack of information, so this is for your reference only!
Institute for Molecular Science
| target group | One year in school for a full termAll graduate students |
| salary | 3.4.5 years (equivalent to doctoral program) Approx. 1.3 million yen/Year The best of the best will receiveApprox. 2.6 million yen/Year |
Students recognized as particularly outstanding will be selected as SRAs and the amount will be increased.
Institute for Physiological Research
| target group | All graduate students |
| salary | Approx. 1 million yen/Year The best of the best areApproximately 1.4 million yen/Year The very best of the best will receiveApproximately 1.7 million yen/Year |
National Institute of Informatics
| target group | Special RA Program: Particularly outstanding students RA: Admitted studentseveryone |
| salary | Special RA program: max.144,000 yen/ month (subject to review) RA:1,200 yen/ hour (Estimated monthly income is approximately 100,000 yen/month) |
National Institute for Basic Biology
| target group | graduate student |
| salary | Approx. 1 million yen/Year |
National Institute of Genetics
| target group | graduate student |
| salary | 3.4.5 years (equivalent to doctoral program) Approx. 780,000 yen/Year |
Center for Integrative Evolutionary Studies
| target group | new studenteveryone(actual), DC1 and DC2 can be combined |
| salary | 1,600 yenHours (maximum)536,000 yen(/year) |
The Institute of Statistical Mathematics
| target group | Students working on a specific research project under a faculty advisor |
| salary | 600,000 - 1,100,000 yen/Year |
Research Fellow" at the National Institute for Fusion Science
This institution has a different system from Research Assistants to support graduate students.
| target group | For Sokendai enrollees: students areHired as a special assistant professor Non-Sokendai: financial aid as an incentive (a few in each case) |
| salary | For special assistant professors:250,000 yen/ month Incentive case:200,000 yen/ month |
The following other Inter-University Research Institutes also have RA programs, but there were no specific details, so we omitted them from this report.
Institute for Particle and Nuclear Research ((Official HP)National Museum of Ethnology (Official HP), International Research Center for Japanese Studies (Official HP), National Museum of History and Folklore (Official HP), National Institute of Japanese Literature (Official HP), the National Institute for Japanese Language and Linguistics (Official HP）
Other than that, if there are any institutions you are interested in, we recommend that you check the details yourself!
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Exemption from repayment of loan scholarships for particularly outstanding performance
Japan Student Services Organization (Official HP）
Students who received a Type I scholarship loan at a graduate school and during the loan periodThose who have made particularly outstanding achievementsThe scholarship is a system to exempt the full or half amount of the scholarship from repayment for those who are certified by the Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) as a "scholarship recipient".
| target group | Applicants who have received a Type I scholarship loan for graduate school |
| target area | all fields |
| Application Period | The fiscal year that includes the month in which the scholarship loan ends |
| Exemption amount | Half or full amount |
| Number of exemptions from refund approved (R3 fiscal year results) | Number of exemptions from refund: 876 / Number of loans terminated: 2,088 (of which 483 for half and 393 for full) |
non-repayment of debtsunofficial offer (esp. job offer)system
The student will be exempted from paying back the loan based on his or her outstanding achievements, which will be approved at the end of the loan period, during the first year of the doctoral program.unofficial offer (esp. job offer)This is a system to
AkanonI'm glad you decided on the waiver early.
The Organization will request nominations from eligible universities, taking into consideration the status of their selection for major competitive research projects conducted by MEXT-related organizations.
After the summer of the first year of the doctoral (second semester) program, you must confirm with the university whether you are eligible to apply.
| target group | Those selected as Type 1 Scholarship recipients |
| target area | all fields |
| Application Period | After the summer of the 1st year of the doctoral program |
| Exemption amount | Half or full amount |
| Number of job offers (R3 fiscal year results) | 228 students from 91 universities |
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＼"I'm putting it all together in the installer/.
*Note: About the take-home pay of the support money
I will make a special note at the end as a precaution because it is very important.
The amount of support for each support program and the amount of money actually received by the student (take-home pay) areVaries.。
That is, from the amount paidhave taxes deductedFrom.
For example, let us take the example of a JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship.
The research grants are200,000 yen per monthIt is.
Since the research incentive is employment income, the following taxes and insurance premiums will need to be paid
- income tax
- Inhabitant tax (2nd year and thereafter)
- national pension contribution
- national health insurance premium
After deducting the above, roughly 150,000 to 160,000 is often the monthly take-home pay.
200,000 yen/month for research grant
Take-home pay.150,000-160,000 yen per month
AkanonI am sorry, but I have no experience as a DC, so I cannot provide actual amounts or other information. If you do a keyword search for "special researcher" or "take-home pay," you will find blogs and other sites that have actual amounts from people with experience.
Specific examples of income tax
The following is an example of the amount of income tax levied on research incentive expenses.
(e.g.) If the applicant has zero dependents and does not apply for the "Research Expenses" (see below):
4760 yen per month will be deducted as income tax and paid
The table below is difficult to see, so please click on it to enlarge it.
Other businesses are subject to various taxes as well
Please check carefully, as there are significant changes from when you were a dependent of your parents or other family members.
AkanonPlease visualize the money you will have on hand in this specific way and make an outlook on your life as a doctoral student!
Secrets of Research Proposals that Pass the Screening Process
Now, in order to apply for such fellowships and scholarships, you must submit a research proposal.
Rather, by the quality of the research proposal,be split on whether to accept or decline an offerIt is no exaggeration to say.
But I have no idea what to write... or how to write it.
In the following article, the author, who was actually selected for a difficult scholarship, will share his know-how and tips by introducing his research proposal.
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Making a good doctoral education
My experience during my doctoral years has been invaluable.。
For me, too, it was the hardest, most painful, accomplished, and fulfilling time of my life.
In the recent globalization, the title of PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) will be very useful.
AkanonPh.D.'s are very important overseas!
Good luck!
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