September 29, 2008
Global COE Research Funding Project for Young Scientists
Fiscal Year 2008
By Kumamoto University Global COE Program
"Cell Fate Regulation Research and Education Unit"
We will provide financial support for talented young scientists who belong to the COE Liaison Laboratory. We are looking forward to outstanding research proposals on cell fate regulation.
1 ． Qualification for Applicants
Applicants should be members of the COE Liaison Laboratory, and also be graduate school students (doctoral course) or post-doctoral fellows [excluding those who are employed or supported by other than Kumamoto University, such as Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) Research Fellowship-DC and private companies]. Global COE Research Associates and Junior Research Associates can also apply.
Those who are chosen are required to participate in the COE activities including COE Liaison Laboratory seminars.
2 ． Project Supervisor
For a given project, a supervisor (a full-time professor, associate professor or lecturer of Kumamoto University who is a qualified instructor at graduate school: For an applicant who does not have such a supervisor, one of the 12 COE program members will be assigned as their supervisor) shall supervise the research and will undertake responsibility of the accomplishment of the project. Applicants should obtain the approval of the supervisor prior to submitting the application.
3 ． Research field
Basic or applied research related to cell fate regulation
4 ． Limitation of Number of Applications
Each applicant can apply for one project.
5 ． Details of financial support
Research expenses for consumables up to 500,000 yen per project.
Not intended for travel expenses. Ask the Global COE Office for details.
6 ． Number of acceptances
Up to 20 projects will be selected.
7 ． Selection Process
The COE program members evaluate and rate the proposals, and choose the expected number of applicants.
8. Submission of Documents
The application form will be obtained from the Global COE Office or Web site.
Twelve copies completed in English (each printed on both sides of one A4 sheet) should be submitted to the following address ( E-mail is not accepted) :
The Global COE Office (2F in the Center for AIDS Research Bldg.)
Takeshi Nishikawa
TEL: 096-373-5006, or extension 5006 in the University
9 ． Application Deadline
2:00pm, October 27 (Monday), 2008
10 ． Condition to Receive Support
Those who receive research expenditure under this project are not allowed to receive a similar aid from any other entity simultaneously.
1 1 ． Obligations
Those who receive research funds under this project should submit a comprehensive report on the research (reporting style will be notified) to the Global COE Office by February 27 (Friday), 2009.
Applicatiuon Form(Word 34KB) |
