Support for the development of study abroad programs up to 300,000 yen!
Kyoto City and the University Consortium Kyoto are supporting the development of study abroad programs that contribute to the revitalization of the Kyoto City area. We are pleased to announce the second round of applications for the supported programs. Please submit your application as an attachment to an e-mail, by mail, or with you within the application period.


●Application Period:
Tuesday, June 6, 2014 ~ Saturday, July 5, 2014
* You can apply by attaching the application form to an e-mail.
*Submission will be accepted until 17:00.

●Details of support:
We will support the expenses required for program development (equivalent to actual expenses) up to 300,000 yen.
It cannot be used to cover expenses related to the implementation of the program (e.g., travel and accommodation expenses for chaperones and participants).

Development example: Think of it as an expense for preparing and planning a study abroad program.
・Travel expenses and transportation expenses for faculty and staff to visit the site in advance
・Honorariums, consumables, consignment fees, and other expenses necessary for the development of this program, etc.

●Schedule:
○Notification of Document Screening Results: Late July 2014
○Development Expenses: Financial Statement: February 28, 2014
○ Program implementation report (proposal report): Within one month after implementation (deadline at the end of March 28)

●Number of adopted:
Approximately 3~4 cases

Various materials such as precautions for preparing application forms such as application forms [Click here for details]

●Purpose of the project
In an interdependent society where globalization is progressing, the purpose of this program is to develop human resources who have an international perspective and can contribute to the revitalization of the Kyoto City area, and to promote students to study abroad.

●Outline of Implementation
Development support funds will be provided to excellent study abroad programs implemented by the University Consortium Kyoto member universities, graduate schools, and junior colleges.

●Definitions
“Program Development” means that a Member School plans a new program or restructures an existing program.
“Program implementation” refers to the recruitment and participation of students in a newly planned or reorganized program by a member school.

●Programs Eligible for Support
We support the development of study abroad programs that meet the following requirements: However, this excludes those for the purpose of political activities, for-profit businesses, etc.

(1) The applicant must be able to submit a proposal report (one A4 sheet) that will contribute to the revitalization of the Kyoto City area after returning to Japan through activities such as local exchange in the study abroad program implemented by the applicant.

(2) It is possible to complete development during the 26th academic year and send students abroad during the 27th academic year.

(3) The study abroad program must be safe based on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ risk information, and safety and risk management at the destination are guaranteed. Also, be careful to ensure your safety and act responsibly while traveling.

(4) The number of participants shall be at least 3 (3) or more, excluding chaperones.

(5) All program participants, including their chaperones, must depart and return to Japan on the same flight.

●Applicant Requirements
The applicant must be a faculty member in charge of program development at the entity implementing the study abroad program (center, organization, faculty, graduate school, laboratory, seminar, etc.), and must be responsible for the development and implementation of the program.

〒600-8216 939 Higashi-Shiokoji-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Nishitoin-dori, Shiokoji, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto
TEL: 075-353-9164 (direct line to the person in charge of international cooperation projects)
E-mail: kcai-office■consortium.or.jp (Please change ■ to @)