Kochi University of Technology (KUT) Special Scholarship Program (SSP) 2018

July 16, 2018

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Applications are currently ongoing for the Kochi University of Technology (KUT) Special Scholarship Program (SSP) for Doctoral International Students – Japan. Interested students should see the details below. Kochi University of Technology Special Scholarship Program Details and FAQs The Special Scholarship Program (SSP) was established in 2003 in order to support the advanced research of …

Kochi University of Technology (KUT) Special Scholarship Program (SSP) 2018

Kochi University of Technology Special Scholarship Program Details and FAQs

The Special Scholarship Program (SSP) was established in 2003 in order to support the advanced research of the university by enlisting the help of highly capable students especially students from foreign countries. Every year in April and October, the university enrolls selected doctoral students for specific research projects.

The students pursue the doctoral course in English (excl. Japanese students) 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.

The Kochi University of Technology (KUT) Special Scholarship Program (SSP) on research projects in the field of Engineering for International Doctoral applicants, Japan 2018/2019.

When is the application deadline?

16th March, 2018
14th September 2018

Which countries are eligible for the scholarship?

International

What is the host country?

Japan

What are the programs of study?

Doctoral Program (3 years), Department of Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering

What is the category of this opportunity?

Doctoral scholarships

How do I know if I’m eligible for the scholarship?

Applicants are required to meet all of the following

(1)To have or to be scheduled to acquire a master’s degree before the KUT enrollment date
(2) To be 35 years old or under at the time of enrollment
(3) To have an excellent academic record and strong bachelor’s and master’s degrees from reputable universities
(4) To have the intention, adequate knowledge and research skill to work in one of the designated research projects
(5) To have high English proficiency

What are the SSP student obligations?

The SSP student must work 50 hours per month for a specific research project at the university.
The SSP student must report his/her study and research achievements to the dean of the Graduate School of Engineering at the end of each semester. The submitted report will be evaluated by the dean of the Graduate School of Engineering.

How many scholarship awards are available?

Fifteen (15)

What are the scholarship benefits?

Exemption from 30,000 yen entrance examination fee, 300,000 yen enrollment fee and 535,800 yen/year tuition fee
To support living expenses, 150,000 yen/month is paid for research project work.
150,000 yen is provided for travel and initial living costs. (given only to international applicants who are living outside Japan, and who have, or have the intention to acquire, “Student” status of Japanese residence at the time of entry into Japan)

What is the duration of the programme?

Doctoral Program will last for 3 years. Scholarship: 1 year.

The term will be extended for increments of one year up to a total of three years, unless the university terminates the SSP student status for any of the reasons stated in the Application Guidelines in the link below.

How to Apply for the Kochi University of Technology Special Scholarship Program

Choose one or two research project(s) from the SSP Research Project List
Complete and submit all required documents by post List for SSP Application Documents

All inquiries and application documents must be addressed to:
International Relations Division
Kochi University of Technology
Tosayamada, Kami City
Kochi 782-8502, JAPAN
Tel: +81-887-53-1130
E-mail: [email protected]

Scholarship Webpage