K²-SPRING

To create an environment in which outstanding doctoral students can independently devote themselves to interdisciplinary research, and to develop not only advanced research skills but also students’ bird’s eye view, interdisciplinary, internationality, and broad advanced transferable skills.
In addition, we will make an integrated effort to provide support for the expansion of career paths.
In this way, the program aims to foster outstanding doctoral students who can develop Japan’s science and technology and create innovations.

In order to create an environment in which outstanding doctoral students can independently devote themselves to creative and interdisciplinary research, the program provides 200,000 yen per month (Includes 20,000 yen as a support for improving language skills) for living expenses. and up to 500,000 yen per year for research expenses. In addition, we will provide a research expenses of 350,000 yen per year and a 50% tuition exemption. Also, we plan to allocate new research expenses to students who apply for and are selected for the Integrated Research Project (elective course).