Hiroshima University has been selected as an implementing institution for "Program for Developing the Next-Generation AI Researchers" proceeded by the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST). Hiroshima University has established the Program for Developing and Supporting the Next-Generation AI Researchers at Hiroshima University with the aim of creating an environment where doctoral students acting well in the field of AI can concentrate on their research with peace of mind, and making them leap forward by support and foster so that they can contribute to the realization of Japan's target of future society (Society 5.0) due to overcoming social problems by AI technology expected further development in near future. Therefore, we are calling for students who are eligible for support (hereinafter referred to as "Next-Generation AI Fellows").
The aim of this program is not to utilize conventional AI technology just for research but to call for resources who can contribute to realization of Society5.0 with innovation to solve social problems through development of AI and original proposals to utilize AI as a technology which is foundation of Society5.0.    
Next-Generation AI Fellows to be adopted need to belong to laboratory of AI division in “Education and Research Center for Artificial Intelligence and Data Innovation at Hiroshima University” (hereinafter referred to as "AIDI Center"). The system of academic supervisor in this program consists of two supervisors that one is in the laboratory of research institute at doctoral course and another is in AI division of the AIDI Center. Therefore, the content of research for applicant has to match the research fields of the AIDI Center.
→Refer to the  Home Page below as for the research fields of AI division in the AIDI Center.  　 

And as following obligations affecting academic supervisors of laboratory are essential to be executed, please consult closely with your supervisor before submitting your application.

Obligation for Next-Generation AI Fellows
・Frequent three-cornered discussion among Next-Generation AI Fellow and two academic supervisors. 
・Participation in the presentation held by AIDI Center to confirm the progress of research.
・Conference presentations and papers on AI research during the period of support for Next-Generation AI Fellow.

The program will provide to adopted Next-Generation AI fellows the support grant which is an amount equivalent to living expense to devote their research as well as research funds. Besides it will implement the various initiatives related to their career development and raising, and the acquisition of transferable skills.　
In addition, HU SPRING, an emergent scene for Next-Generation AI Fellows to interact and collaborate beyond their own areas of expertise, will be established to provide a forum for discussion on how to approach solving social problems and achieving world peace.