Emergency Relief Program for Scholars and Students at Risk Following the Invasion of Ukraine by Russia

   

Emergency Relief Program for Scholars and Students at Risk Following the Invasion of Ukraine by Russia

 

The armed invasion of Ukraine by Russia, which is an attempt to unilaterally change the status quo by force, is totally unacceptable. We are deeply concerned about this situation, and in the President's Message of February 25, 2022, our president expressed our commitment to take necessary action, including providing support for the people affected, as a university that serves the public interests of the world.

One of the missions of the University of Tokyo is to create a place for intellectual pursuit, open to the world and free from discrimination, for the future generations of Japan and the world. As a result of this current crisis, there are many students and researchers who are unable to continue their education and research as they are not in a safe condition to study or conduct research. These people are now facing a difficult situation, and the University of Tokyo has been considering various means to provide humanitarian assistance to them.

We have decided to launch a special program to host these students and researchers at the University of Tokyo for a short term and provide them with educational and research environments. The University will be listing information on the educational and research programs that we are able to offer and make them available to those who wish to receive such information. The University will also provide financial support (travel expenses, living expenses, etc.), housing support, and living support.

This is the first time for the University to undertake such an initiative. Even though we will be refining the details of the initiative as we go along, we are committed to making a definitive action as a Japanese university in response to such a situation.

1. Eligible Applicants

Students and researchers (including part-time, regardless of nationality) who are unable to secure a safe place to study or conduct research due to the invasion of Ukraine by Russia.

• For undergraduate and graduate students: Depending on where and the status in which you are accepted, you will generally be supervised by an academic staff. (Students are accepted as non-degree-seeking students.)
• For researchers: You will receive support to continue your research activities. (In principle, the post will be unsalaried)

 

2. Acceptance Period

In principle, support shall be provided for up to one year.
The period for support may be extended specified in each of the following.
(1)  In the event that a certain period of time is required to take examinations or other procedures necessary to advance to another institution of study or employment: Specific period necessary for such procedures within one year.
(2)  Where it is deemed that there are unavoidable circumstances that require an extension of stay, such as waiting period for travel, securing accommodation, or similar: For up to three months until the circumstances clear.
 

3. Application Deadline

March 31, 2023
Those who have been accepted are required to arrive in Japan within six months of the notification of acceptance being sent out at the latest.
 

4. Support for Students and Researchers Who have been Accepted

(1) Support for travel to Japan: actual expenses for travel to Japan, support for obtaining status of residence
(2) Housing support: Free rental of university housing, etc.
(3) Financial support: JPY 80,000 per month as a living support allowance; tuition fees waived for students
(4) Support for daily life: Counseling, Japanese language classes, and other daily life support
 

5. Inquiry

The application period for this program has closed on March 31st, 2023.
For inquiries, please contact us via "Send inquiry" button below.