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Eligibility

An applicant must demonstrate an established record of research, preferably with publications in refereed academic journals, and must hold a position at least equivalent to Assistant Professor at the applicant’s home institution.

Duration and details of stay

The VRS is required to stay at ISER for a minimum of five days. There is no fixed maximum period of stay. However, the VRS program pays the per-diem and accommodation allowances only up to 35 days. For the whole duration of the stay, the VRS will be given a space to work and access to the internet and the ISER library.

Application

A prospective VRS applicant is requested to submit the following documents as attached files to the email address below:

(1) Curriculum vitae

(2) Application letter

It should state:

• The research topic that the VRS applicant plans to conduct at the Institute.
• The starting date and duration that the VRS applicant wishes to stay at the Institute.

(3) Research proposal (abstract of proposed research):

• One paragraph, 100-200 words.

Selection

The appointment of a VRS is on a competitive merit basis. Since the purpose of the VRS program is to promote collaborative research, at least one faculty member must be willing to serve as the host for a prospective VRS and conduct joint research. An Institute member may nominate VRS applicants to the Institute Committee on Visiting Research Scholars. A prospective VRS need not identify or communicate with potential research collaborators before applying. A prospective VRS is encouraged to apply directly to the Institute. The Institute faculty meeting will make decisions regarding VRS appointments.

Allowances

The successful applicant will receive the followings in accordance with the travel expense regulations of Osaka University:

(1) Airfare:

• The program provides a discounted economy-class round-trip ticket for one person between Osaka and the city of the VRS’s home institution.

(2) Per diem and accommodation allowances:

• The program pays fixed per-diem and accommodation allowances for the VRS’s stay at ISER (up to the number of days described in Section 2). The program will not pay the allowances when the applicants are away from ISER.

(3) All other costs, including insurance, will not be covered.

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