[Call for Applications] G-DORM Long-term Program 2026-2027 at Niigata University

[Urgent]

NIIGATA UNIVERSITY (NU, Japan), in collaboration with four (4) partner universities from Mekong countries—ROYAL UNIVERSITY OF PHNOM PENH (RUPP, Cambodia), NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF LAOS (NUOL, Laos), CHULALONGKORN UNIVERSITY (CU, Thailand), and HANOI UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (HUST, Vietnam)—has conducted the “G-DORM Project” which includes student exchange programs aiming to develop global SciTech leaders capable of solving regional revitalization issues from an integrative standpoint.

Now, Niigata University is looking for one (1) graduate student (master’s or doctoral course student) from Chulalongkorn University who is willing to participate in a long-term student exchange program 2026-2027 to be conducted in Niigata, Japan.

1. Period of Program

From September 18, 2026 (Arrival at Niigata) to September 17, 2027
*NOTE: Exact date may be changed, depending on the visa issuance and/or conditions of accommodations.

2. Requirements for Applicants

• Currently enrolled as a degree-seeking student in the partner university and must maintain his/her student status at the home university during the entire period of the program. (Students who will have graduated from partner universities by the end of the Program at Niigata University are NOT eligible.)
• Have good academic records which is equal to or more than 2.30 points by the designated calculation formula* of the scholarship organization (JASSO).
• Have enough ability to speak, listen, read and write English.
• Be able to get passport and visa (The participant MUST apply to their passport and visa by him/herself).
• Physically and mentally in good health.
• Have positive manners to participate in all activities and discussions.
• Promise to submit reports and other required documents by the due date.
• Obtain consent from your parent or your guarantor on your participation in this program.
• Consider Japanese custom during their stay in Japan.

3. Scholarship by JASSO (Japan Students Services Organization)

• Participants in this program are entitled to apply for a scholarship provided by JASSO (Japan Students Services Organization). A total of up to four (4) participants from the partner universities who meet certain requirements—for example, who have satisfactory academic records*, may receive a monthly stipend of 80,000 Japanese yen (JPY) per person upon participation in this program. This amount is provided to support the expenses described in Article 5, ” Expenses for Participation.” It may be provided on a monthly basis for up to twelve (12) months.
• A student who is willing to apply for the scholarship by JASSO must submit required documents to Niigata University. Please note that a student who misses the submission deadline may not receive the scholarship. For students who want to know if they are eligible to apply, detailed information on the application of the JASSO scholarship is available at the person in charge mentioned in Article 14.
• The student who gets the scholarship should have responsibilities to submit reports and questionnaires to JASSO through Niigata University.

* One of the requirements is to have academic records which is equal to or more than 2.30 points by the designated calculation formula shown below.

* One of the requirements is to have academic records which is equal to or more than 2.30 points by the designated calculation formula shown below.

4. Study Activities in Program

The long-term program is mainly composed of two courses – required courses and elective courses. The required courses are group work (GW) internships cumulatively for one to two months. The GW internships are project-based learning (PBL) conducted at some industrial companies in Niigata, aiming to identify, analyze, and resolve issues relating to the international roles of corporate activity. One of the elective courses is lab work (study-project-research) considering fields of the student’s specialization. Besides, the participating students can take specialized lectures (lectures related to their major, etc.) and cross-cultural studies (Japanese language and Japanese culture courses, collaborative learning courses on global issues in science and engineering, etc.) as elective courses. For the completion of this program, the participating student shall get four credits or more of the required courses and four credits or more of elective courses.

5. Expenses for Participation

Participants shall be responsible for the following expenses:

1. Flight ticket (round trip airfare)
2. Passport and visa issuance fees
3. Transportation expenses (including travel to the departure airport and from the arrival airport in Japan)
4. Living expenses^*1. Living expenses generally include the following:

• Accommodation charges (refer to Article 6)
• Utility fees
• Meals
• Insurance
• Transportation fees for personal trips in Japan
• Other personal expenses (e.g., optional tours, souvenirs, etc.)

*1: For more details of living expenses, please refer to the following website: https://www.niigata-u.ac.jp/en/study/exchange
*2: As a rough standard of accommodation charges, for reference, in case that the participant stays at the Co-op Leased Apartments, the room fee will be about 25,000 to 55,000 JPY per month. Besides, as initial fees, 14,300 JPY for futon (bedding) rental fee and 67,500 JPY for personal liability insurance, rent guarantee commission fee, and move-out cleaning fee etc. will be also required. For the information regarding the accommodations, please refer to Article 6 below.

6. Accommodations (Student housing)

Participants will study at Ikarashi Campus, and will be eligible to apply online for an apartment room (single room) in the neighboring areas of Ikarashi Campus through a service called “Co-op Leased Apartments Supported by Niigata University” before coming to Japan. Students may select a room according to their preference, and the monthly rent varies depending on the room. Detailed application procedures will be announced after students are accepted into the program. Visit the following website for further information on “Co-op Leased Apartments Supported by NU.”
https://www.niigata-u.ac.jp/en/study/life/housing

【NOTES】
※ Exchange students are not allowed to live in accommodation or apartment rooms other than those provided by “Co-op Leased Apartments Supported by NU.”
※ Students will be responsible for paying initial fees, monthly rent, and utility fees.
※ All available rooms are for a single resident. Students are not allowed to live with another person.
※ Students are not allowed to move (change the room) during the program.
※ Once a move-in application is approved, NU Co-op will start preparing a room. Should a student cancel a room after his/her application is approved, the cost of preparing a room must be borne by the student.

7. Certificate

• A certificate will be provided by Niigata University to the student who completes all this program.

8. Number of Students to Be Invited

• One (1) graduate student (master’s course doctor course students) who majors in the field related to engineering, science and technology.

9. Procedures for Participation after Selection

1. The student who is selected as a participant of this program shall submit required documents that will be asked for the arrangement of JASSO scholarship and other matters on this program through Niigata University immediately after the selection.
2. The student who does not have a passport shall apply for it immediately after the selection.
3. After being admitted, students will receive instruction from NU regarding necessary preparation for entering Japan as well as application procedure for an apartment room by using the service “Co-op Leased Apartments Supported by Niigata University.” Please follow instructions sent by NU.
4. Please do not make flight reservation until you have been informed by Niigata University the recommended arrival dates to Niigata as well as the beginning of move-in dates to Co-op Leased Apartments Supported by NU”. It is recommended to make a reservation after knowing the schedule of visa issuance.
5. The student shall apply for a visa by him/herself. For its purpose, the required documents that should be issued by an inviting organization will be provided by Niigata University upon the request.

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How to apply:

1. Please find all required documents at: https://bit.ly/4usyiOW
2. Submit all required documents to supavij.v@chula.ac.th by 31 March 2026.
3. For further information, please contact supavij.v@chula.ac.th