The University Consortium Kyoto (hereinafter referred to as the “Foundation”) has established designated research topics and conducts research by researchers in specialized fields with the aim of contributing to the improvement and review of projects, as well as new development and sophistication. For the 2017 designated research project, we are looking for researchers (research groups) to work on the following two themes, based on the role that the Foundation should play in disseminating the appeal of “Kyoto City of Universities and Kyoto City of Students” as a research policy. We are looking forward to receiving applications from many researchers. For details, please check the application guidelines below.
Foundation-designated research project
| Theme 1 |
“Research on the effects of student exchanges, especially academic exchanges, and their use in Foundation projects (evaluation and recommendations)” |
| Outline of the research sought |
The Foundation conducts projects such as the “Policy Research Exchange Conference” to provide a place for academic exchange among students beyond the boundaries of universities and faculties. This is an initiative that is unique to the foundation that exists in “Kyoto City of Universities and Kyoto City of Students,” and is one of the attractions of Kyoto as a city of universities. Therefore, with the aim of further improving and disseminating this appeal, we would like to conduct a survey and research on what kind of awareness, growth, and learning the students participating in these projects gain through academic exchange that transcends the boundaries of universities and faculties, and make proposals for making it a project in which more students can participate and gain awareness, growth, and learning in the future. |
| Theme 2 |
“The Influence of the University City of Kyoto and the Role of the Foundation in the Selection of Universities (Evaluation and Recommendations)” |
| Outline of the research sought |
Kyoto is home to a large number of universities and junior colleges, and is a “university town and student town” where students, equivalent to about 10% of the population, study. We will conduct a survey to find out to what extent university applicants and students attending universities in Kyoto use the location of the university as a reason for choosing a university and how they feel about the attractiveness of universities in Kyoto (for example, comparative studies with other cities are also possible). At the same time, it is desirable to state whether the existence of the foundation or the project has influenced the choice of university. On top of that, I would like to hear your recommendations on how the Foundation, member schools, and the government should utilize the “University Town and Student Town” for student acquisition, public relations, business development, etc. |
Eligibility
Assume that you meet the following requirements:
・Surveys and research by individuals or groups will be conducted.
・The researcher (in the case of a group, the principal investigator) must be a full-time faculty member of a university or junior college affiliated with the Foundation.
・Researchers or members of the group shall have a high level of expertise in the content of the designated research topic.
・After adoption, a contract research contract will be concluded between the researcher’s university or junior college and the foundation, and the department in charge of the research and research expenses will be managed by the department in charge of the researcher (in the case of a group). When applying, please coordinate with the department in charge of your university in advance.
Main Schedule (tentative)
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Wednesday, November 16, 2016 ~January 31, 2017(Tue) |
Recruitment of Survey Researchers (Groups) |
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Beginning of February |
Application screening |
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Beginning of February |
Notification of document screening results |
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February 14 (Tue) |
Presentation Screening (Campus Plaza Kyoto) |
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Mid March |
Notification of adoption (provisional decision until the foundation budget is approved) |
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From April onwards |
Commencement of research (after signing of the Memorandum of Understanding) |
How to apply
Please download the application form from the link below, fill in the required information, and send a total of two types of files, a Word version and a PDF version of the application form, attached to an e-mail (no seal required).
We will send you an email confirming receipt within 3 days. If you do not receive a reply, please contact us using the contact information below.
Submission by mail or in person is not permitted.
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Inquiries
University Consortium Kyoto Designated Research Project Person in charge: Fujii
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