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Financial Support for Students

Message to you

  • We wholeheartedly support students who face financial difficulties and are willing to work hard to contribute to our lab and advance their academic journey.
  • Please discuss about this topic as soon as you want to join us.
  • Think it as an investment: completing your journey here opens many more opportunites (jobs, further studies, etc...).

Part-time at local companies

Our students have been working for local companies (part-time) now and in the past. If you are interest, you can contact them for more information.

Our support

We offer opportunities for students to receive financial support through Teaching Assistant (TA) and Research Assistant (RA) positions. Below is a breakdown of the responsibilities, requirements, and compensation for each role.

Teaching Assistant (TA) Support

As a Teaching Assistant, students will support course instructors by assisting with various tasks such as grading, tutoring, and administrative work.

Key Details:

  • Responsibilities:
    Assist in teaching-related activities for a designated course.

  • Compensation:
    The stipend ranges between 20,000 to 40,000 JPY per course.

  • Workload:
    Students can typically take on 3 to 4 courses per year.

  • How to Apply:

  • Priority TA positions are assigned within our lab’s courses.

  • Students are encouraged to reach out to other professors for additional TA opportunities.

Research Assistant (RA) Support

The RA position involves working on research projects, contributing to coding, data analysis, and other technical tasks.

Key Details:

  • Responsibilities:
  • Contribute to ongoing research projects within the lab.

  • Tasks may include programming, data analysis, literature review, and assisting with experiments.

  • Required Skills:
    Strong programming skills are essential for RA positions. Applicants will be assessed based on their abilities and project fit.
    Note: RA positions cannot be guaranteed in advance, as they depend on the student’s skills and the project’s needs.

  • Compensation:
    The stipend ranges between 10,000 to 70,000 JPY per month, depending on the project and the student’s contribution.

Additional RA Support for Doctoral Students:

  • Doctoral students may receive an additional RA stipend from the university, which typically covers the approximate cost of tuition fees.

Important Notes

  • Fluctuating Availability:
    RA positions depend on project funding and the student’s skills. We recommend students proactively develop their technical skills to increase eligibility.

  • Expense:
    Tuition fee is approximately 45,000 per month and living cost is around 50,000 if you cook.

  • TA/RA Support in Japanese Yen:
    All amounts listed are in Japanese Yen (JPY).

If you have any questions about TA/RA opportunities, feel free to contact us or discuss with the Principal Investigator.

Success Stories of Self-Financed Students

We believe that hard work and dedication can lead to remarkable achievements, even for self-financed students. Here are a few success stories from our lab:

Case 1: PI's Journey

Our Principal Investigator (PI) completed his Ph.D. program as a self-financed student, fully supported by RA and TA positions.
With perseverance and consistent effort, he not only managed his finances but also built a strong foundation for a successful academic career.

Case 2: Master's Student Success

One of our former master’s students (Mr. NGUYEN Ngo Doanh) completed his degree as a self-financed student by securing multiple TA/RA roles.

  • Achievements:
    • Published 4 research papers in reputable journals. Two of them are IEEE Transactions papers which are considered to be top-level in our field.
    • Received Award of Excellence for AY 2023.
    • Awarded a full scholarship to pursue a Ph.D. at a prestigious European university.

These stories highlight the opportunities available for motivated students who are willing to work hard and make the most of available support.