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【Recruitment】“Support for Pioneering Research Initiated by the Next Generation (FL-SPRING)“ and “Next Generation AI Human Resource Development Program ” (FL-BOOST) for April 2026 (updated 3/13/2026)

Information: 2026.1.15

The “Next-Generation Researcher Challenging Research Program (hereinafter, FL-SPRING)” is a program for which our university has been selected by the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST). By providing doctoral students with research incentives and research funds, the program offers an environment where they can devote themselves to their research. In addition, by providing an entrepreneurship program, it supports the development of new research fields from diverse perspectives, enabling students to cultivate original and cutting-edge research capabilities and become science-based innovation leaders who can contribute to the world.
Similarly, the “Next-Generation AI Human Resource Development Program (hereinafter, FL-BOOST)” is a program for which our university has also been selected by JST. By providing research incentives and research funds to doctoral students, the program offers opportunities for them to freely engage in challenging research and development in next-generation AI fields. Through this, the program aims to cultivate global next-generation AI PhD talent equipped with “high-level expertise,” “interdisciplinary perspectives,” and the ability to develop, apply, and implement the latest “AI, mathematical, and data science technologies.”
Both FL-SPRING and FL-BOOST are operated within the FLOuRISH (hereinafter, FL). Their purpose is to cultivate individuals who can lead research and technological development with a cross-disciplinary viewpoint spanning agriculture and engineering, working collaboratively with other academic fields to address global-scale challenges faced by humanity in the 21st century and contribute to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Doctoral students selected for these programs will assume certain obligations as FLOuRISH Fellows, such as participating in educational programs and studying abroad, in order to become advanced innovation leaders in the sciences. Please apply only after fully understanding the qualities of the human resources these programs aim to cultivate and the obligations that Fellows are required to fulfill.

◆Schedule

●Online Information Session: Monday, March 2, 2026　Finished

12:10-12:50 (Japanese)

13:00-13:40 (English)

If you would like to view the video, please apply via the “Contact Us” page on this website. Be sure to include the following information: name, affiliation, intended enrollment year (for students), and email address.

(Note) Viewing is restricted to students planning to apply for this fellowship (including those considering application this season or in the future), university faculty and staff, and academic advisors.

●Application Period Opens: March 9, 2026

●Application Deadline: Noon, March 27, 2026　（Strictly observe!）

●Notification of Selection: Beginning of May, 2026

●Orientation for Selected Students: May 15, 2026 ※Selected students are required to attend the orientation.

◆Number of Positions

●FL-SPRING:

Category １ (Mainly Japanese students) : Approximately 47 stundets ※Including a few 2nd-4th year students
Category ２ (Mainly International students) : Approximately 3 students ※1st year students only

●FL-BOOST: 1 students ※1st year students only

◆Application Documnets
Download them here

◆Submission Destination
Upload the file here.
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【Notice】The requirement for overseas study (research stays, lab rotations, internships) for selected FL-SPRING Fellows is scheduled to be revised in light of the current global situation.(Updated on March 13)

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