“Support for Pioneering Research Initiated by the Next Generation”（Call for Applications）
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2027 Application Guidelines Now Available!
Applications are now open for the 2027 “Next-Generation Researcher Development Project for Leading Multidimensional Innovations (Category 1 and 2).”
A new project, the “2027 Next-Generation Researcher Development Project for Leading Multidimensional Innovations,” will be launched in the 2027 academic year as the successor to the “Support Program for Pioneering Research Initiated by the Next Generation Researchers in Doshisha University Doctoral Course,” which ran through the 2026 academic year.
With the launch of a new project starting in the 2027 academic year, there will no longer be calls for applications for the "Support Program for Pioneering Research Initiated by the Next Generation Researchers in Doshisha University Doctoral Course."
Message from the Project Supervisor
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“Next-Generation Researcher Development Project for Leading Multidimensional Innovations”
Dr. Katsuhiro KOHARA, The Project advisor,
Message Video of SPRING Project Advisor,Dr. Katsuhiro KOHARA （Japanese)
Call for Applications for AY 2027
| The Number of SPRING Students to be Selected | D1（first-year students or third-year students in an integrated doctoral program in AY2027）: 18 students D2（second-year students or fourth-year students in an integrated doctoral program in AY2027）: 2 students D3 （third-year students or fifth-year students in an integrated doctoral program in AY2027）: 1 student ※ The number of students to be selected varies by category; please refer to the application guidelines for details. |
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| Eligibility | As of April 1, 2027, applicants must meet one of the following requirements, regardless of their graduate school affiliation or research field.
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※In addition to the above, each support category has its own specific requirements. Please refer to the Application Guidelines for further details.
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| Application Period | Monday, December 14, 2026 ～ Wednesday, January 6, 2027, 12:00 PM(Japan Standard Time: Noon) [Strict Deadline] |
| Application Guidelines・ Application Documents |
2027 Application Guidelines and Appendix_Classification of Student Eligibility for Research Allowance Under the New System 2027 List of Programs Offered by the SPRING Project 2027 SPRING_Statement of Purpose and Research Proposal（prescribed format） Recommendation Letter （prescribed format） The Exemption from Submission of Certificate for English Proficiency （prescribed format） Supplementary Explanation Regarding Research Allowance Applications（for ④-2、⑤-2、⑤-3） |
| Q&A regarding the Call for Applications | 1st Edition (2026.11.5) |
Inquiries regarding the Call for Applications
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Inquiries will be accepted only through the following question form; telephone calls or e-mails to the SPRING Management Office will not be accepted.
Question Form:https://forms.office.com/r/AzRAVR4QEs
Period for accepting questions: December 18(Fri), 2026, 12:00 noon (JST)
Responses will be provided via the University's Webdisk (shared disk). Please check the latest files stored on the Webdisk (shared disk) .
※URL of Webdisk (shared disk):
https://webdisk.doshisha.ac.jp/public/2K6BgnlNmTAl_vBfsZOupCeAtSoLIJ5cI42tTsb1pIYp
Please note that, in principle, the questions and answers will be opened to the public from the viewpoint of fairness.