Special Grant Program for International Students / Research Assistant Program of Graduate School of Environmental Science

This program will select students, who can likely contribute internationally in their research field, from those students applying to doctoral courses of Graduate School of Environmental Science (GSES).
It is very meaningful to participate in research as a Research Assistant (RA) for the development of your research ability. Each Research Assistant must serve to achieve the objective of a research subject directed by a faculty member of the GSES. 

Period

Maximum 3 years since the first year although the achievement of the objective must be evaluated each year by the committee of the faculty.

Qualifications of application (Eligibility):

Students (mainly from developing countries) who are going to seek admission to the doctor courses of GSES.

Payment Exemption / RA Allowance:

• Payment Exemption: Total amount of school fees are entirely covered by Hokkaido University (i.e., entrance exam fee of JPY 30,000, admission fee of JPY 282,000, and annual tuition fee of JPY 535,800 for each of three years).
• RA Allowance (depending on the actual working time): Total: 3 million yen (1 million yen for each of three years)

Travel expenses of entrance exam should be paid by applicant.

Application Period

• Please visit GSES website for the latest information

Application for the program

Applicants are required to submit the documents listed below. The documents should not be written in a language other than English.

• Curriculum vitae with the applicant’s photograph
• Academic transcript
• Graduation certificate
• List of publications and presentations in scientific meetings
• Research proposal
• Direction and comments of potential supervisor and at least one co-supervisor, including proofs of communication between you and the potential supervisors
• Master’s thesis or other documents in proof of your research ability

List of possible research subjects

• Please visit GSES website for the latest information

MEXT (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, Japan) Scholarship

Special Program for Graduate School of Environmental Science “Environmental Conservation Leaders for Post SDGs”

The International Priority Graduate Programs (IPGP)
Graduate School of Environmental Science (GSES) has conducted the International Priority Graduate Programs (IGBP) supported by the MEXT since 2015.

This program provides excellent foreign students with a good opportunity to learn and research environmental sciences in Japan, as well as with a scholarship and other supports.

Please visit GSES website for the latest information

2021 JAPANESE GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIP FOR OVERSEAS RESEARCH STUDENTS

2021 JAPANESE GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIP FOR OVERSEAS RESEARCH STUDENTS (UNIVERSITY-RECOMMENDED MEXT SCHOLARSHIP)〔Special Program for Graduate School of Environmental Science〕 “Environmental Conservation Leaders for Post SDGs”

2021 JAPANESE GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIP FOR OVERSEAS RESEARCH STUDENTS (UNIVERSITY-RECOMMENDED MEXT SCHOLARSHIP) application for the enrollment in October 2021 is currently being invited.

1. A number of Slots

3 for Master’s Course and 5 for Doctoral Course

2.Qualifications

1) Eligibility:

Overseas students with excellent academic records who newly come to Japan to study at master’s or doctoral level.

2) Language level/ability:

Those who satisfy at least one of the following conditions of English proficiency.

1. Those who acquire B2 or higher level of CEFR or the equivalent grade/score on language test of the same level at the admittance to the regular courses.
2. Those who completed educational curriculum to fulfill the requirement for admission to Master’s or Doctoral program at academic institute in Japan, with English-medium instruction.

3)Others

Please ask your prospective supervisors about other qualifications.

2. Required Documents

The following should be prepared by an applicant.

1) Form 5 Application Form(should be ORIGINAL)

2) Form 6 Field of Study and Study Program (hard copy)(should include
relevance of your research plan to SDGs)

3) A passport-style photograph taken in the last 6 months, cut to 45mm x 35mm, upper body, full faced, uncapped. Write your name and nationality on the back. Adhere to your application form as advised, or insert an image in electronic format onto your application form. (should be ORIGINAL)

4) Proof of nationality (e.g. photocopied passport, family register or proof of citizenship) (hard copy)

5) Official academic transcript of the most recent degree issued by the university which the applicant is a graduate of (either an undergraduate or postgraduate degree) (hard copy)

6) Certificate of graduation, graduation letter or diploma of the most recent degree issued by the university which the applicant is a graduate of (either an undergraduate or postgraduate degree) (hard copy)

7) Record of high academic achievements earned at the most recent university which the applicant is a graduate of. (hard copy)

8) Letter of recommendation from the dean of the graduate school to which the applicant belongs, or someone in higher position, addressed to the president of Hokkaido University, Prof. Kiyohiro Houkin (hard copy)

9) Abstracts of thesis or academic papers (please provide brief summaries) (hard copy)

10) Objective evidence of eligibility of language proficiency described “Language level/ability”(incl. TOEFL/IELTS JLPT certificates) (hard copy)

11) Form 9 PLEDGE (should be ORIGINAL)

12) Form 7 Career plan (soft copy)

13) Recommendation letter from the supervisor of the graduate school to which the applicant belongs or the other faculty who knows the applicant very well. (hard copy)

Application Submission Deadline through a Prospective Supervisor

February 22, 2021
* Pleae submit all documents to a prospective supervisor.

Selection Notification Dates

The internal notification date: Late March 2021(tentative)
The final notification date: Late June 2021(tentative)

Admissions

If the scholarship application is accepted, applicants need to take entrance examination in August, 2021. They will start master’s or doctoral program in October, 2021. There will not be a research student period.
See the Graduate School website for details of the regular entrance examination. (https://www.ees.hokudai.ac.jp/?page_id=2724&lang=en)

Contact

The Academic Affairs Section, Graduate School of Environmental Science, Hokkaido University.
E-mail: kyomu＠ees.hokudai.ac.jp
Kita 10, Nishi 5, Kita-ku, Sapporo 060-0810, Japan
Phone: +81-11-706-2205

Special Grant Program for International Students (April 2021)

Special Grant Program for International Students / Research Assistant Program of Graduate School of Environmental Science (April 2021)

This program will select students, who can likely contribute internationally in their research field, from those students applying to doctoral courses of Graduate School of Environmental Science.

It is very meaningful to participate in research as a Research Assistant (RA) for the development of your research ability. Each Research Assistant must serve to achieve the objective of a research subject directed by a faculty member of the Graduate School of Environmental Science. The research subjects are listed below.

Period

Maximum 3 years since the first year although the achievement of the objective must be evaluated each year by the committee of the faculty.

Qualifications of application (Eligibility):

Students (mainly from developing countries) who are going to seek admission to the doctor courses of Graduate School of Environmental Science.

Payment Exemption / RA Allowance:

Payment Exemption: Total amount of school fees are entirely covered by Hokkaido University (i.e., entrance exam fee of 30,000 yen, admission fee of 282,000 yen, and annual tuition fee of 535,800 yen for each of three years). RA Allowance (depending on the actual working time): Total: 3 million yen (1 million yen for each of three years)
Travel expenses of entrance exam should be paid by applicant.

Application Period

Until December 21 Monday, 2020

Application for the program:

Applicants are required to submit the documents listed below. The documents should not be written in a language other than English.

1. Curriculum vitae with the applicant's photograph
2. Academic transcript
3. Graduation certificate
4. List of publications and presentations in scientific meetings
5. Research proposal
6. Direction and comments of potential supervisor and at least one co-supervisor, including proofs of communication between you and the potential supervisors
7. Master's thesis or other documents in proof of your research ability

Reference and address to apply

Kyoumu-Tantou
Graduate School of Environmental Science
Hokkaido University
Kita 10, Nishi 5, Kita-ku, Sapporo, 060-0810 Japan
E-mail: kyomu (at) ees.hokudai.ac.jp

List of possible research subjects (2021)

Title: Response of tree populations to climatic conditions in forest ecosystems of Asia-Pacific region

Professor: Shin-ichiro Aiba

Clarifying the responses of forest and tree populations to climatic conditions is crucial to predict and mitigate the impact of global climate change on terrestrial ecosystems. For this purpose, this study analyzes the long-term monitoring data of forest plots in diverse environments in Asia-Pacific region. As climatic factors, we focus on temperature, rainfall and snowfall gradients, which are likely to change in a future warmer Earth. Successful applicants are required to have knowledge and skills of plant ecology of forest ecosystems.

 

Title: Land-atmosphere interaction in sub-seasonal to seasonal timescales

Associate Professor: Tomonori SATO

 

Atmospheric circulation is sensitive to the underlying land surface conditions, such as those reflecting natural variabilities (e.g., soil, snow, and ecosystem) and anthropogenic activities (e.g., land use and land cover changes). This project proposes to investigate the interaction between land and atmosphere, aiming to improve weather and climate predictions in sub-seasonal to seasonal timescales. The successful candidate will use global climate data and conduct climate model simulations. Hence, the background knowledge on atmospheric sciences and programming language is needed.

 

Title: Multi-sensor remote sensing techniques for sustainable plantation management

Assistant Professor: Ram Avtar

 

Geospatial data on plantation health acquired from multi-sensor remote sensing techniques provides valuable information for sustainable plantation management especially in the tropical region. Southeast Asia has a high rate of tropical forests conversion to various types of plantation such as oil palm, rubber and industrial forest where unsustainable practices possess adverse effects on the environment. Therefore, it is crucial to monitor the plantation area closely with the help of multi-sensor remote sensing and geospatial technologies. The study aims to investigate the role of multi-sensor remote sensing data and advanced InSAR and PolSAR techniques to monitor biophysical parameters of oil palm and industrial forest plantations. These techniques shall be able to provide information about plant's biophysical parameters such as height, density, biomass, age, and canopy cover etc. Successful candidates are required to have knowledge also experiences of multi-sensor remote sensing data processing and application in the plantation areas.

 

Special Grant Program for International Students (October 2020)

Special Grant Program for International Students / Research Assistant Program of Graduate School of Environmental Science (October 2020)

This program will select students, who can likely contribute internationally in their research field, from those students applying to doctoral courses of Graduate School of Environmental Science.

It is very meaningful to participate in research as a Research Assistant (RA) for the development of your research ability. Each Research Assistant must serve to achieve the objective of a research subject directed by a faculty member of the Graduate School of Environmental Science. The research subjects are listed below.

Period

Maximum 3 years since the first year although the achievement of the objective must be evaluated each year by the committee of the faculty.

Qualifications of application (Eligibility):

Students (mainly from developing countries) who are going to seek admission to the doctor courses of Graduate School of Environmental Science.

Payment Exemption / RA Allowance:

Payment Exemption: Total amount of school fees are entirely covered by Hokkaido University (i.e., entrance exam fee of 30,000 yen, admission fee of 282,000 yen, and annual tuition fee of 535,800 yen for each of three years). RA Allowance (depending on the actual working time): Total: 3 million yen (1 million yen for each of three years)
Travel expenses of entrance exam should be paid by applicant.

Application Period

Until June 22 Monday, 2020

Application for the program:

Applicants are required to submit the documents listed below. The documents should not be written in a language other than English.

1. Curriculum vitae with the applicant’s photograph
2. Academic transcript
3. Graduation certificate
4. List of publications and presentations in scientific meetings
5. Research proposal
6. Direction and comments of potential supervisor and at least one co-supervisor, including proofs of communication between you and the potential supervisors
7. Master’s thesis or other documents in proof of your research ability

Reference and address to apply

Kyoumu-Tantou
Graduate School of Environmental Science
Hokkaido University
Kita 10, Nishi 5, Kita-ku, Sapporo, 060-0810 Japan
E-mail: kyomu (at) ees.hokudai.ac.jp

List of possible research subjects (2020)

Title: Study on water purification using metal-organic frameworks

Professor: Shin-ichiro Noro

Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) constructed from metal nodes and organic bridging ligands are next-generation porous materials showing excellent gas adsorption/separation, catalytic, and conducting properties. This study aims at investigating adsorption properties of MOFs for environmental contaminants in water toward future practical applications.

Title: Study on coastal ecosystem-based disaster risk reduction (Eco-DRR)

Associate Professor: Masahiko Fujii

Ecosystem-based disaster risk reduction (Eco-DRR) is a concept to alleviate natural disasters to human societies by maintaining ecosystems and natural capitals. This study aims to issue scientific guidelines for applying the Eco-DRR to local societies in coastal regions, especially enhancing various ecosystem services of coastal ecosystems, such as coral reefs, seaweeds and mangroves. Successful candidates are required to have already acquired or will acquire skills soon after starting the Ph.D. course that are necessary to engage in relevant studies, such as numerical modeling, remote sensing and monitoring (observation).

Title: Molecular mechanisms underlying responses to mineral nutrient stresses in plants

Associate Professor: Kyoko Miwa

Sustainable agricultural production is one big challenge for sustainable society in the world. For this purpose, it is crucial to improve plant productivities in unfertile soils with low input, and development of crop cultivars tolerant to environmental stresses is one of the most effective strategies. This study aims to identify the key genes required for tolerance to mineral nutrient stresses and reveal the molecular mechanisms by molecular genetics with a model plant. Successful candidates are required to have knowledge on genetics and basic experimental skills for molecular biology.

Special Grant Program for International Students (April 2020)

Special Grant Program for International Students / Research Assistant Program of Graduate School of Environmental Science (April 2020)

This program will select students, who can likely contribute internationally in their research field, from those students applying to doctoral courses of Graduate School of Environmental Science.

It is very meaningful to participate in research as a Research Assistant (RA) for the development of your research ability. Each Research Assistant must serve to achieve the objective of a research subject directed by a faculty member of the Graduate School of Environmental Science. The research subjects are listed below.

Period

Maximum 3 years since the first year although the achievement of the objective must be evaluated each year by the committee of the faculty.

Qualifications of application (Eligibility):

Students (mainly from developing countries) who are going to seek admission to the doctor courses of Graduate School of Environmental Science.

Payment Exemption / RA Allowance:

Payment Exemption: Total amount of school fees are entirely covered by Hokkaido University (i.e., entrance exam fee of 30,000 yen, admission fee of 282,000 yen, and annual tuition fee of 535,800 yen for each of three years). RA Allowance (depending on the actual working time): Total: 3 million yen (1 million yen for each of three years)
Travel expenses of entrance exam should be paid by applicant.

Application Period

Until December 19 Wednesday, 2019

Application for the program:

Applicants are required to submit the documents listed below. The documents should not be written in a language other than English.

1. Curriculum vitae with the applicant’s photograph
2. Academic transcript
3. Graduation certificate
4. List of publications and presentations in scientific meetings
5. Research proposal
6. Direction and comments of potential supervisor and at least one co-supervisor, including proofs of communication between you and the potential supervisors
7. Master’s thesis or other documents in proof of your research ability

Reference and address to apply

Kyoumu-Tantou
Graduate School of Environmental Science
Hokkaido University
Kita 10, Nishi 5, Kita-ku, Sapporo, 060-0810 Japan
E-mail: kyomu (at) ees.hokudai.ac.jp

List of possible research subjects (2020)

Title: Study on coastal ecosystem-based disaster risk reduction (Eco-DRR)

Associate Professor: Masahiko Fujii

Ecosystem-based disaster risk reduction (Eco-DRR) is a concept to alleviate natural disasters to human societies by maintaining ecosystems and natural capitals. This study aims to issue scientific guidelines for applying the Eco-DRR to local societies in coastal regions, especially enhancing various ecosystem services of coastal ecosystems, such as coral reefs, seaweeds and mangroves. Successful candidates are required to have already acquired or will acquire skills soon after starting the Ph.D. course that are necessary to engage in relevant studies, such as numerical modeling, remote sensing and monitoring (observation).

[Scholorship]Japanese only

Japanese only

Application Guidelines for JICA Innovative Asia Program 2018 at Graduate School of Environmental Science, Hokkaido University

1. Outline of the program This program supported by JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency) aims to enhance the circulation of competent human resources between Japan and Asian countries and to promote innovation across Asia. To this end, the program provides opportunities for study and internship in Japan for competent students who graduated or are expected to graduate from ‘partner schools’ in 12 Asian countries.

2. Partner schools Please refer to the list of partner schools on JICA’s web page (https://www.jica.go.jp/english/countries/asia/innovative_asia.html)

3. Number of participants acceptable to our graduate school This year, we accept 1 participant of this program into our master’s course

4. Research fields for application All fields of environmental science that four divisions of our graduate school cover

5. Schedule of the program October of 2018: the program starts. Students are enrolled firstly as research students for 6 months February of 2019: the entrance examination for master’s course (IMPORTANT: Those who fail to pass the entrance examination must return to their home countries) April of 2019: the program for master’s course (for 2 years) starts February of 2021: the final presentation of master thesis March of 2021: completion of the master’s course April of 2021: Internships can be offered for up to 6 months in Japan after the completion if participants desire JICA provides participants in the program the expenses, including entrance fees, tuition, and allowances for living expenses (fixed amount). JICA will offers all participants internships during summer vacations and/or other appropriate periods. Please refer JICA’s website for the details. (https://www.jica.go.jp/english/countries/asia/innovative_asia.html)

6. Admission Requirements: Applicants must satisfy the following requirements: 1) Possessing the nationality of one of the following 12 Asian countries: Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Pakistan, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam 2) Being under 35 years of age (as of September 1st, 2018) 3) Obtaining a bachelor's degree (as of September 1st, 2018) 4) Applicants shall be a graduate from any of the partner schools (as of September 1st, 2018) 5) Having adequate English skills both in written and oral communication to complete the master's course in Japan 6) Applicants are required to have clear understanding of the objectives of the Innovative Asia Initiative and to have a strong will to contribute to the industrial development of their home countries as well as to strengthen the linkage between their countries and Japan 7) Applicants must not be receiving or planning to receive a scholarship offered by other foreign organizations 8) Applicants must be both physically and mentally fit for the program

7. Procedure for application 1) Applicants are required to contact an expected supervisor of our graduate school firstly (refer to our website: http://www.ees.hokudai.ac.jp) and consult the research subject with him/her. 2) To apply to this program, submit the documents listed below THROUGH the expected supervisor by April 20, 2018. 3) Successful candidates who pass the screening of documents will be interviewed via poly-com or skype system by the mid of May. 4) The result of the interview will be announced in the end of May. (Note) In addition, students from India, Bangladesh and Vietnam are required to submit application to the government THROUGH partner schools. Please refer to the list of contacts on JICA’S web page. (https://www.jica.go.jp/english/countries/asia/innovative_asia.html) Closing date for students from India, Bangladesh and Vietnam : April 12(Bangladesh), April 20(India and Vietnam)

8. Documents for application: 1) Application form (attached file (Form-1)) 2) Field of Study and Study Program (attached file (Form-2)) 3) Academic Transcript (at least recent two years) 4) GPA and/or ABC that indicate the applicant is an excellent student 5) Score of TOEFL or the relevant certification 6) Recommendation letter from an expected supervisor 7) Bona fide diploma of the last graduation 8) Portrait (4.5 cm x 3.5 cm, taken within past six months) 9) Copy of passport

9. Closing date for application: April 20, 2018 (Japan time)

10. Application document submission Applicants must submit the required documents to the expected supervisor well in advance of the closing date (see “7. Procedure for application”).

11. Inquiry Academic Affairs Section, Graduate School of Environmental Science, Hokkaido University Kita 10, Nishi 5, Kita-ku, Sapporo 060-0810, Japan E-mail: kyomu@ees.hokudai.ac.jp Phone: +81-11-706-2205

Application Guidelines for JICA Innovative Asia Program 2017 at Graduate School of Environmental Science, Hokkaido University

1. Outline of the program This program supported by JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency) aims to enhance the circulation of competent human resources between Japan and Asian countries and to promote innovation across Asia. To this end, the program provides opportunities for study and internship in Japan for competent students who graduated or are expected to graduate from ‘partner schools’ in 12 Asian countries.

2. Partner schools Please refer to the list of partner schools on JICA’s web page (https://www.jica.go.jp/english/countries/asia/innovative_asia.html)

3. Number of participants acceptable to our graduate school This year, we accept 2 participants of this program into our master’s course as follows:
1) One participant who graduated or is expected to graduate from any of the partner schools in India
2) One participant who graduated or is expected to graduate from any of the partner schools in 12 Asian countries

4. Research fields for application All fields of environmental science that four divisions of our graduate school cover

5. Schedule of the program October of 2017: the program starts. Students are enrolled firstly as research students for 6 months February of 2018: the entrance examination for master’s course (IMPORTANT: Those who fail to pass the entrance examination must return to their home countries) April of 2018: the program for master’s course (for 2 years) starts February of 2020: the final presentation of master thesis March of 2020: completion of the master’s course April of 2020: Internships can be offered for up to 6 months in Japan after the completion if participants desire JICA provides participants in the program the expenses, including entrance fees, tuition, and allowances for living expenses (about 144,000 JPY/month). JICA will offers all participants internships during summer vacations and/or other appropriate periods. Please refer JICA’s website for the details. (https://www.jica.go.jp/english/countries/asia/innovative_asia.html)

6. Admission Requirements: Applicants must satisfy the following requirements:
1) Possessing the nationality of one of the following 12 Asian countries: Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Pakistan, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam
2) Being under 40 years of age (as of September 1st, 2017)
3) Obtaining a bachelor's degree (as of September 1st, 2017)
4) Applicants shall be a graduate from any of the partner schools (as of September 1st, 2017)
5) Having adequate English skills both in written and oral communication to complete the master's course in Japan
6) Applicants are required to have clear understanding of the objectives of the Innovative Asia Initiative and to have a strong will to contribute to the industrial development of their home countries as well as to strengthen the linkage between their countries and Japan
7) Applicants must not be receiving or planning to receive a scholarship offered by other foreign organizations
8) Applicants must be both physically and mentally fit for the program

7. Procedure for application
1) Applicants are required to contact an expected supervisor of our graduate school firstly (refer to our website: http://www.ees.hokudai.ac.jp) and consult the research subject with him/her.
2) To apply to this program, submit the documents listed below THROUGH the expected supervisor by May 12, 2017.
3) Successful candidates who pass the screening of documents will be interviewed via poly-com or skype system by the end of May.
4) The result of the interview will be announced in the beginning of June.

8. Documents for application:
1) Application form (attached file (Form-1))
2) Field of Study and Study Program (attached file (Form-2))
3) Academic Transcript (at least recent two years)
4) GPA and/or ABC that indicate the applicant is an excellent student
5) Score of TOEFL or the relevant certification
6) Recommendation letter from an expected supervisor
7) Bona fide diploma of the last graduation
8) Portrait (4.5 cm x 3.5 cm, taken within past six months)
9) Copy of passport

9. Closing date for application: May 12, 2017 (Japan time)

10. Application document submission Applicants must submit the required documents to the expected supervisor well in advance of the closing date (see “7. Procedure for application”).

11. Inquiry Academic Affairs Section, Graduate School of Environmental Science, Hokkaido University Kita 10, Nishi 5, Kita-ku, Sapporo 060-0810, Japan E-mail: kyomu@ees.hokudai.ac.jp Phone: +81-11-706-2205

[Student loan]Fukui Prefectural Government School Board (ONLY available to Japanese nationals)

Fukui Prefectural Government School Board
This Student loan is ONLY available to Japanese nationals.

EPEES applications for the enrollment in April 2015 are currently being invited.

EPEES applications for the enrollment in April 2015 are currently being invited.

Details are here.

Announcement of GCOE Career-up program: Open for Students’ Reports site

GCOE Career-up program: Open for Students’ Reports site

Since spring of 2009, many students have gained valuable experiences by going overseas
or inviting researchers from abroad through GCOE Career-up program.
This “GCOE Career-Up Program Students’ Reports” site introduces the voices of students who participated in this program.

By introducing what students can do or have done through the GCOE Career-up program,
we hope many people could have an interest in not only about this Career Upgrade Program but also students’ researches.
Please visit the site when you have a break. We will appreciate your comments.

“GCOE Career-Up Program Students’ Reports”
http://www.ees.hokudai.ac.jp/gcoe/careerup/map_en.html