Hiroshima University has established the “HU SPRING Research Study Abroad Program” as part of the Program for Developing and Supporting the Next Generation of Innovative Researchers at Hiroshima University (SPRING). 
This program assists doctoral students—such as Next-Generation Fellows, Next-Generation AI Fellows, and STEM Female Research Fellows—in conducting research at leading research institutions, both in Japan and abroad, by enabling collaboration with outstanding researchers outside their home institution for a specified period. 
Through this initiative, the university aims to foster highly skilled doctoral talent with rich international experience who are expected to play active roles on the global stage in the future.

We have selected the following seven students for support in FY2025 from the May 2025 application round.
*The grade level indicated is as of the time of selection.

1. Yuzuha Kadooka 
   (Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Program of Medicine, First-year doctoral student)
   Destination Country: The United States
    
2. Annisa Rahajeng Mahardhika 
   (Graduate School of Innovation and Practice for Smart Society, First-year doctoral student)
   Destination Country: Australia
    
3. Taichi Ikematsu 
   (Graduate School of Integrated Sciences for Life, Program of Basic Biology, Third-year doctoral student)
   Destination Country: Switzerland, Sweden
    
4. Yoshiki Ito 
   (Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Science, Program of Dental Sciences, First-year doctoral student)
   Destination Country: The United States
    
5. Genki Yasui 
   (Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Psychology Program, Second-year doctoral student)
   Destination Country: The United States
    
6. Takahiro Yamashita 
   (Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering, Mathematics Program, Third-year doctoral student) 
   Destination Country: India
    
7. Reem AlOlabi 
   (Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering, Transdisciplinary Science and Engineering Program, Second-year doctoral student) 
   Destination Country: Singapore