Research Strategy and Promotion Division, Headquarters for Research in Collaborative Sciences Enabling the Future, Hiroshima University (division in charge of Phoenix Postdoctoral Fellowships for Research at Hiroshima University)
Inquiry Form: *Currently unavailable
※Application is closed on Friday, September 30, 2022, noon (12:00pm JST). Thank you for many applications.
The following information is left for reference.
*If you would like to see the page translated into Japanese, please visit the following page.
https://www.hiroshima-u.ac.jp/research/news/72588
This fellowship program is named after the word, "phoenix," which has important meanings to Hiroshima University. First, the phoenix is a sacred bird from Egyptian mythology that after living for 500 years, set itself on fire within its nest and rose renewed from the ashes. The immortal bird is a symbol of Hiroshima University, which was reborn out of the ashes of Hiroshima City after it was laid to ruin by the atomic bomb. Second, the phoenix is also a genus of palm plant whose leaf is on the school's emblem as a graphic representation of "renewed life."
Applications for the FY2023 Phoenix Postdoctoral Fellowships at Hiroshima University are now open. Candidates (Prospective Fellows) may apply for this program and the JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship for Foreign Researchers or other similar programs at the same time but will not be eligible to receive both fellowships at the same time. Any field of study and any age are acceptable. Details are as follows:
Objective
The program will employ domestic and international researchers with outstanding research capabilities and provide them with opportunities to conduct joint research, have scientific discussions, and exchange opinions with outstanding researchers at Hiroshima University. The purpose of this program is to promote the researcher's own research, strengthen the University's research capabilities, activate international networks, and contribute to the development of international joint research in the future.
Candidate Requirements (details to be provided in the Call for Proposals)
Candidates must meet the following requirements:
・have a doctoral degree or expect to obtain one by March 31, 2023
・do not hold a full time position at the time of being selected for this program
・have not been selected for other programs similar to this program (JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship, etc.)
※Simultaneous application with other similar programs is acceptable, but simultaneous acceptance is NOT allowed.
Number to be accepted
4 people
Employment period
From the earliest possible date after April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024
(This includes a six-month probationary period. The employment period may be renewed every fiscal year. The longest possible term of employment is until March 31, 2026.)
Salary, etc
(1) Salary
Regular salary: 6,000,000 yen per year.
Mutual aid association insurance, unemployment insurance, and workers' accident compensation insurance will be provided.
(2) Allowances
Relocation allowance *to be provided pursuant to Hiroshima University’s relevant regulations
Research allowance: 500,000 yen per year
(3) Working hours
Full-time work (in accordance with the University's "Regulations Concerning Appointment, Dismissal, Salary, Working Hours, Holidays, and Vacations for Contract Workers in Education and Research")
* The job title in the regulations is "Researcher".
Call for Proposals
Application Forms
- (1) (Format for Preparation) FORM A-1: Application Form for Host Researchers * Written in English(36.49 KB)
- (2) FORM A-2: Collaborative Research Plan * Written in English(18.43 KB)
- (3) FORM A-3: Letter of Consent.docx * Written in English or in Japanese(19.13 KB)
- (4) (Format for Preparation) FORM B-1: Application Form for Candidates * Written in English(49.81 KB)
- (5) FORM B-2: Sample Letter of Recommendation * Written in English or in Japanese(16.75 KB)
- 6_Confirmation Sheet about Security Export Control (Accessible only to HU members) — used by the host researcher for checking
Deadline
No later than 12:00 noon (JST) on Thursday, September 22, 2022
No later than 12:00 noon (JST) on Friday, September 30, 2022 ※Application is closed
Online application system
The link to the online system has been removed.
* Please make sure to check the application process in the "How to Apply - overview" section below, and candidates (Prospective Fellows) should click on the link above to begin preliminary registration.
* Fill in the form in English.
- Application Guide for Host Researchers(902.71 KB)
- Application Guide for Candidates (Prospective Fellows)(891.63 KB)
How to Apply - Overview
* For details, please refer to the "Application Guide" above.
In the case of international candidates (Prospective Fellows) , their host researchers must perform required checks on the 6_Confirmation Sheet about Security Export Control (accessible only to those affiliated with Hiroshima University) and go through required procedures according to the instructions provided there.
※This form is to be used by the host researcher for checking and does not need to be submitted. For details, please refer to the Security Export Control page (accessible only to those affiliated with Hiroshima University) on Iroha.
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Candidates register for an account by entering their name, email address, address, etc. in the "Preliminary Registration for Candidate" page.
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An email notification is sent to the candidate from the online system. (Note: please check your spam folder.)
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The candidate accesses the online system from the link in the e-mail notification and registers the name, position, and e-mail address of the prospective host researcher.
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An email notification is sent to the prospective host researcher from the online system. (Note: please check your spam folder.)
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The prospective host researcher accesses the online system from the link in the e-mail notification and approves the candidate's application.
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Candidate enters the contents of Form B-1 into the online system, attach other required files and submits them.
※Form B-2 is converted into PDF format and uploaded to the online system by the candidate.
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The prospective host researcher enters the contents of Form A-1 into the online system, attach other required files and submits them.
※Forms A-2 and A-3 are converted into PDF files and uploaded to the online system by the prospective host researcher.
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Application Completed
Schedule (tentative)
Mid-August 2022 Acceptance of applications begins
September 30, noon (JST) Deadline for applications
First round of screening (selections based on application forms)
Second round of screening (selections based on online interviews)
MidFrom Late-January 2023 Onwards Notification of results
Employment from the earliest possible date after April 1, 2023