Types of Researchers
This program is open to exchange researchers from government / partner universities and institutions, with which Tokai University has already concluded an exchange agreement.
Exchange:This program is open to exchange Guest Students from partner universities and institutions, with which Tokai University has already concluded an exchange agreement.
Visiting:Those who are enrolled at a university / research institute etc., who DO NOT have a bachelor’s degree, and want to learn some scientific matters under a supervisor at Tokai University.
These programs are to encourage research with exchange researchers and host those researchers at Tokai University. We hope the research activities conducted through this opportunity will be of assistance in developing further academic interests at our mutual institutions and countries.
Those who wish to conduct collaborative research with a researcher(s) of Tokai University.
Those who are enrolled at a university/research institute etc. have a bachelor’s degree or an advanced degree, and want to learn some scientific matters under a supervisor at Tokai University.
These program are open to scholars and students from government/universities and institutions all over the world. The purpose of this program is to encourage scientific research and for participants to have various experiences under supervisors at Tokai University. We hope the research activities conducted through this opportunity will be of assistance in developing further academic interests and human networks at both institutions and countries.
Making an application
Your first steps to arranging a visit to Tokai University as a visiting researcher include finding an academic host who is willing to support your application to visit, and working out which visa you will need. You can find an information about Tokai’s various major, laboratory and departments, etc by clicking the designated button.
Before making a formal application to your intended host department, you will need to:
- Identify an academic who is willing to act as your academic host during your visit to Tokai University.
- Send a clear research plan your intended academic host in Tokai University.
- Check whether the host department has a specific application process for academic visitors, and if so, whether applications are accepted on a rolling basis or whether any deadlines apply.
- If you will be applying as an exchange or guest students researcher, obtain a letter of support for your visit to Tokai University from your home institution – you will need this as part of your application.
- Check whether your host department charges visitor fees and bench fees.
IN ORDER TO APPLY, MOST DEPARTMENTS WILL EXPECT YOU TO INCLUDE:
- Application form
- CV:Curriculum vitae
- Research plan/Study plan
- A list of research achievements and published works
- Recommendation/Reference letter from a supervisor of your home institution
- A photocopy of passport
- Stamp Copy of Passport if you have entered Japan in past year.
Application Deadline
Please submit your application by up to 4 months prior to the planned start of your research activities because the procedures and visa acquisition may take some time.
Place to apply
| Types of Visit | Place to apply |
|---|---|
| Exchange Researchers Guest Student | International Office of your institution （Your institution must send us the official letter for your acceptance.） |
| Visiting Researcher Visiting Trainee | Send all the materials to your host professor. You can click to find. |
Fees
Application Fee: 10,000 yen + tax
Academic Fee: 20,000 to 70,000 yen + tax/month
＊Please contact the host professor about the tuition.
＊Admission through the agreement is free of charge.
Other
| Types of Visit | Other Information for applying |
|---|---|
| Exchange Researchers /Guest Student | ?The documents should be in English or Japanese, and enclosed with an cover letter from your home institution. ?The acceptance letter and dormitory accommodations will be prepared after accepting the official letter from your home institution. ?If you need to obtain a visa, please submit visa documents. Submit COE for Visa For more details, please visit Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan |
| Visiting Researcher /Visiting Trainee | ?The documents should be in English or Japanese. ?If the immigration bureau requires further information or submission of additional documents, we may contact you. ?Even if you submit all required, you may be unable to obtain a certificate of eligibility by the determination of the immigration office. In such case, Tokai University accepts no responsibility for that result. ?Required documents must be submitted to your host professor at Tokai University. ?If the applicants need to obtain a visa, please submit visa documents. Submit COE for Visa For more details, please visit Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan |