We are pleased to announce the Call for Applications in the SEARCA Regional Professorial Chair Grants 2015-2016. Each grant is for total amount of US$5.000 and is open to outstanding Southeast Asia academics Championing inclusive and sustainable agricultural and rural development. which is the priority thus of SEARCA for its current Five-year Plan.
The following are the guidelines of the SEARCA Regional Professorial Chair Grant:
The awardees must meet the following criteria:

Tohoku University will host several exchange programs for the 2016-2017 academic year.

Tuition Fee and Accommodation Covered
Required Documents:

Kyushu University give opportunity to UGM Students interested participating in the Kyushu University Student Exchange Programs
1.Japan in Today’s World (JTW)
JTW gives you the opportunity to experience life and study at a major Japanese university without requiring proficiency in the Japanese language. We provide an integrated, multi-disciplinary program with flexibility of choice across a broad range of academic courses. No matter what your special field or level in Japanese, you can choose a portfolio of study suited to your needs. You can also stay for the full year or just one semester.
Eligibility:

Kansai University of International Studies (KUIS), the chairman of Asian Cooperative Program (ACP), cordially invites you, the students of ACP Consortium member Universities, the Global Study (Learning) program to be held as follows:
In this training program with the theme,”Safety and relief and Japanese Culture”, you will experience the Japanese traditional culture such as tea Ceremony, flower arrangement and the contemporary culture of manga and anime, as well as the ideas and know-how of disaster prevention and mitigation that Japan has learned from the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake experience.
In addition, you will observe the way of safety and security in daily life in Japan, including food culture while visiting a school, a large-scale customer attracting facility, and an international tourist destination.

Call for expression of interest in
IFS-SEARCA Collaborative Research Grants 2016

Focusing on Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation
IFS and SEARCA announce a call for Collaborative Research Proposals from early-career scientists in Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand, Timor-Leste and Vietnam, with a focus on research on Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation (CCHAM) as it relates to agriculture and rural development. Interested young researchers from these countries are invited to express their interest to participate in the development of collaborative research proposals by filling out the expression of interest form here:
http://ifs.se/crg-forms/crg-2016-expression-of-interest.html
Those who express interest will be invited to join an online collaborative environment that is being used for this project. You do not need to know any collaborators before expressing interest. The purpose of the online environment is for researchers to find and get to know suitable collaborators, create research teams of three to five collaborators, and prepare proposals for submission to IFS. Further instructions will follow to those who register interest to participate.
The total value of a Collaborative Research Grant will be between USD 45-75,000. This breaks down to 80% for research and 20% for team coordination and collaboration activities. The actual value of a grant and the distribution of the grant money among the team members will be determined by need, the size of the team and the team’s budget.
Eligibility criteria:
1. You are a citizen of Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand, Timor-Leste or Vietnam and are carrying out your research in any of these countries
2. You have a Masters or PhD degree (or equivalent academic degree)
3. You are doing/will do research on some aspects of CCHAM
4. For first time grant applicants, men should be younger than 35; women should be younger than 40 years of age
5. For those who already had a grant from SEARCA and IFS, you may participate in this programme and apply for a Collaborative Research Grant provided SEARCA and IFS have accepted your report on the previous Grant, no later than the closing date for application submissions for this programme
6. You are attached to a university, national research institution or a research oriented and not-for-profit NGO
Expression of Interest form: http://ifs.se/crg-forms/crg-2016-expression-of-interest.html
Deadline for submission: 31st January, 2016
More details about IFS Collaborative Research Grants
For details of the SEARCA Umbrella Program on CCHAM, please follow this link:
http://www.searca.org/phocadownload/brochures/climate-change-adaptation-and-mitigation-umbrella-program.pdf

This year, we are planning to nominate your students (2 students) for the scholarship program.
Important Notes
– We nominate students for 1 year program only.
That means he/she has to study for 1 year from March 2016 to December 2016.
If your selected students’ 2016 first semester GPA is below 80% (out of 100%), they will not get a scholarship in the second semester.
– We are looking for students who will take courses which will be conducted in English not Korean language program. (Undergraduate students only)
Students must take courses at our Seoul campus not Global campus.
Students have to take at least one Korea-related elective during their stay.
Students who received any type of Korean government scholarship before are not eligible.
Freshmen students are not eligible. Only those who completed at least one year at home institution at the time of application can apply for this program.
If they apply for GKS scholarship through KHU, they cannot apply through another university.
Students with Korean nationality are not eligible.
Students must stay in Korea during the scholarship program.
– The higher GPA students have, the higher the chances will be. It’s very important and has been proved for the last few years. It is one of the most important criteria in the selection process.
★ GPA means total GPA(CGPA) at the time of application. If your student’s academic standing is below 80% (out of 100%), the student will not be eligible for this program.
★ Foreign Language Proficiency including English & Korean will be another important factor.
Students must submit their score report as proof with other required documents.
Required Documents
The required documents are as below.
– Application form # Use attached form. Download : [5 APPLICATION FOR GKS EXCHANGE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP]
– Personal statement (self-introduction) # Use attached form. (typed in Korean or English only) download : [3 2016 GKS Exchange Student Scholarship (English Ver.)
Your extracurricular activities including community service (if you have), your career goal (also how this program will help you.) after this program and graduation should be included.
Please fill out the form with as many experiences as possible to make your one outstanding among many applicants.
Students shouldn’t mention our university name on it.
Signature of students must be on the form.
Maximum: 3 pages in A4 format(Letter size: 11 points)
– Study Plan # Use attached form. (typed in Korean or English only)
Purpose of applying for this exchange program together with what you study and your study goal in Korea should be included.
Students shouldn’t mention our university name on it.
Maximum: 3 pages in A4 format
– Recommendation letter (It should describe the students in details and shouldn’t mention our university name. Recommendation letters by professors are preferred.)
– Certificate of Enrollment and Transcript (which shows your student’s academic scores especially total GPA, CGPA) issued by your home university
– TOPIK and Foreign Language Proficiency Score Report (If you have the scores, you must submit them as proof.)
Foreign Language Proficiency Score Report should be valid at the time of submission (Jan. 2016).
Local English language tests are not counted.
– Other certificates which prove academic performance and extracurricular activities (Optional)
– A copy of valid passport (color-scanned)
– 2 passport-sized pictures
* All the certificates including transcript should be issued in English. Or, you have to submit an original document with a certified translation in English.
* Personal Statement, Study Plan and Recommendation Letter should be written in either English or korean
Because time is very limited, it will not be easy to submit all the required documents.
However, it will be such a good opportunity for you to study in Korea for 1 year as an exchange student with many benefits and less financial burdens.
1. Regarding the program, you can find more information on NIIED website.
http://www.niied.go.kr/eng/contents.do?contentsNo=79&menuNo=350 — Foreign Exchange Students support program
2. The scholarship amount is subject to change (only slightly including airfare) and once we receive your students’ application packet, we will recommend them to NIIED and the final result is scheduled to be announced on February 12th, 2016.
3. It’s totally decided by Korean Government based on your students’ academic performance and submitted documents.
Recommendation from our university doesn’t guarantee the scholarship. They have to compete with students nominated by other universities in Korea.
Please send all documents above in 2 COPIES to Kantor Urusan International UGM (Bulaksumur, F13) no later than January 13, 2016
Because time is very limited, it will not be easy to submit all the required documents.
However, it will be such a good opportunity for you to study in Korea for 1 year as an exchange student with many benefits and less financial burdens.

The International Student Exchange Program at TUFS is a one-year short-term exchange program designed for international students, as well as Japanese students. The program provides students with the opportunity to study in Japan and helps them to acquire a firm understanding of Japan and the international community. Meanwhile, the program aims to promote meaningful cultural exchange and to contribute to the cultivation of outstanding professionals with international backgrounds.
Please visit the web link below for more detailed information about the programs:
http://www.tufs.ac.jp/english/intlaffairs/exchange_in/program/
 
About the SCHOLARSHIP:
The Ministry of Education of Japan supports the Japan Students Service Organization (JASSO) Scholarship Program, which many international exchange students coming to TUFS receive each year. Students applying to either of our exchange programs are therefore asked to submit a Certificate of Enrollment Form for the JASSO Scholarship Program with their Application to TUFS. Basic information regarding the program is provided below.
 
 
Required Documents:
1. Application form with a photo attached (Fill in the on-line application form, after you are nominated)
2. Study Plan study_plan_e
3.  Recommendation Letter  Recommendation_letter
4. Certificate of Health Certificate_of_health
5. Application for an on-campus dormitory room residency_application
6. Application for Certificate of Eligibility with a photo attached (Fill in the on-line application form, after you are nominated)
7. Certificate of Enrollment of the application for the JASSO Scholarship and Essay essay_for_JASSO
8. Official academic record written in English or Japanese
9. A copy of English proficiency exam score report (Native English Speakers do not need this item.)　Or
10. A copy of Japanese Language Proficiency Test score report
11. A copy of Passport
12. Official documents to show sufficient funds for studying in Japan such as; proof of scholarship, bank statement or income verification of the supporter
13. 3 extra photographs
14. ISEP_checklist_e
15. Nomination Letter from Faculty (Addressed to Head of the Office of International Affairs, UGM)
 
PROGRAM INFORMATION SHEET >>> TUFS
 
Please send 2 COPIES of all documents above to Kantor Urusan International UGM (Bulaksumur, F13).
The Deadline of Submission for Fall Semester (October 2016) : March 10, 2016
The Deadline of Submission for Spring Semester (April 2017) : Late 2016

+-+-+-+- Kyoto University Amgen Scholars Program +-+-+-+-
http://www.opir.kyoto-u.ac.jp/en/amgenscholars/
(Program Dates: July 1 – August 26, 2016)
20 slots will be offered to both international and domestic students to undertake hands-on laboratory experience.
Financial support will be provided to participating students such as return airfare, accommodation and scholarship during the program period of July 1 to August 26, 2016.
During the eight-week, students will gain research knowledge, and opportunity to network with other students and professionals, and gain invaluable insight to life as a graduate student.  In addition to research experience, students also participate in a two-day symposium and various workshops and other educational and cultural based activities.
 
Required Documents:
1) Statement of Purpose. In your statement of Purpose, be sure to:
– Describe why you chose a particular laboratory as your first choice, and what you expect to learn at that laboratory.
– Propose a research project, which you plan to follow at your chosen laboratory. The proposal must include the background, purpose of your research, experimental methods, and anticipated results.
2) (Two) Recommendation Letters
3) Official Academic Transcript
4) English/Japanese Test Scores achieved within last three years
5) Nomination Letter from Faculty
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+-+-+-+- University of Tokyo Amgen Scholars Program +-+-+-+-
http://www.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/prospective-students/amgen_program.html
(Program Dates: June 14 – August 10, 2016)
In case the above-mentioned program (in Kyoto University) dates conflict with your academic calendar, we would like to introduce that University of Tokyo also offers this program.
Each host institution has its own application process.
Students can apply to participate at as many host institutions as they are interested in as long as they meet the eligibility criteria.
Required Documents:
1) Copy of passport
2) Resume/CV and Coverletter Resume and CV
3) Academic Transcript
4) Questionnaire Quitionaire
5) English/Japanese Test Scores achieved within last three years
6) Letter of Reference:  At least ONE Letter of Reference must be issue by a faculty member at your current institution who knows your educational background, academic performance and your motivation to attend the Amgen Scholars Program.
5) Nomination Letter from Faculty
 
Please send 2 copies of all documents above to Kantor Urusan International UGM (Bulaksumur, F13) no later than January 22, 2016.
 

Japan’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology
(MEXT) and Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO), in partnership
with Okayama University and ASEAN University Network (AUN), is going
to organise the “Study and Visit Japan’s Modernisation and Post-War
Experience 2016” on 13 – 21 March 2016, which aims to showcase the
culture, tradition and the people of Japan to the ASEAN students to
further strengthen its people to people relationship and to enhance
social interaction and communication skill, as well as to explore its
diverse perspectives.
The programme offers scholarships for 34 students from AUN Member
Universities in the fields of Social Science and Humanities. The
scholarship covers the land arrangement (programme fees,
accommodation, meals, kits and bus transportation) in Japan within the
inclusive dates amounting to JPY 80,000 (roughly around USD 1,000).
The round-trip airfare, visa processing fee and travel insurance shall
be borne by the participants.
Program Information: SVJapan2016-Programme Information
Required Documents:
1) Completed Application Form with photo (SVJapan2016-AppForm-Name Last name) SVJapan2016-Application Form
2) Scanned copy of Parental Consent Form (SVJapan2016-ConForm-Name Last name) SVJapan2016-Parental Consent Form
3) Scanned copy of Medical Questionnaire Form (SVJapan2016-MedForm-Name Lastname) SVJapan2016-Medical Questionnaire Form
4) Scanned copy of transcript of records (SVJapan2016-Transcript-Name Last name)
5) Curriculum vitae (not more than 2 pages sent in PDF file) (SVJapan2016-CV-Name Lastname)
6) Scanned copy of passport which is valid for 6 months from13 March 2016  (SVJapan2016-PP-NameLast name)
7) Certificate of Enrolment from Home University
8) A nomination letter from faculty (addressed to Head of Office of International Affairs, UGM)
9) A recommendation letter from an academic supervisor
10) Minimum of score record: TOEFL (530), iBT (80) or IELTS (6.0)
**The required documents number 1-6 must be saved in a soft copy and compiled in one zip file folder with
the following naming format (SVJapan2016-University-Name Last Name).
 
Please send all documents above in 2 COPIES to Kantor Urusan International UGM (Bulaksumur, F13) no later than January 25, 2016.