Researchers’ posion and period of stay at Waseda University ● Vising Scholar |Researchers who hold academic qualificaons equal to or higher than a full-me lecturer of Waseda University (up to one year) ● Research Fellow |Researchers who hold academic degrees equal to or higher than a Master’s degree, such as Ph.D. candidates (up to one year) ● Research Intern |Researchers currently enrolled in the Master’s program at an overseas university (up to ninety days) Throughout the year, Waseda University welcomes researchers who fulfill the following criteria. ・Researchers who are affiliated with an academic instuon overseas, and have been recommend- ed by the head of their respecve department ・Researchers who are able to engage in research and educaonal acvies in either Japanese or English ・Researchers who have found Waseda faculty members who agreed with joint research with them * This program is designed for research promoon. For this reason, the parcipants are not allowed to enroll in courses or pursue credits under this program. Aiming to nurture researchers and boost research capabilies of Waseda University, the University employs prominent researchers around the world and promotes their collaborave research acvies. When researchers from overseas academic instu- ons come to Japan and engage in research projects at Waseda, the Internaonal Scholar Services (ISS) supports them to enter/stay in Japan for the purpose. To-Do Lists ▶ Find a host faculty member at Waseda University (if not yet confirmed) *Please use the Researcher Database ▶ Obtain informal consent from the host faculty member ▶ Submit an applicaon form ▶ Apply for the visa ▶ Confirm the flight ▶ Nofy the new address to the relevant city/ward office ▶ Apply for change in duraon of stay ▶ Complete the procedures that are neces- sary for returning to your home country ISS Support ▶ Priority booking for Waseda Univer- sity Guest House ▶ Proxy applicaon for Cerficate of Eligibility ▶ Allocaon of Research Offices ▶ Libraries ▶ Informaon Network ▶ Issuance of Cerficates ▶ Japanese language programs (fee charged) Internaonal Scholar Services (ISS) Approx. 1 month – 3 months before arriving in Japan Aſter arriving in Japan and starng research /When returning to home country Waseda University Waseda University ISS (in English): https://www.waseda.jp/top/en/about/work/organizations/international-affairs-division/iss Waseda University Academic Overview: https://www.waseda.jp/top/en/academics Waseda University Researcher Database: https://researchers.waseda.jp/en/ Handbook for International Scholars: http://www.waseda.jp/rps/irp/handbook/en/index.html Waseda University International Office Waseda Global Gate, 1-7-14-1F Nishi-Waseda, Shinjuku-ku Tokyo 169-0051, JAPAN TEL:+81 3 3208 0207 FAX:+81 3 3203 6405 Email: [email protected] ▶ Gym and Swimming Pool ▶ Health Support Center ▶ Intercultural Community Center Waseda University ISS 2017.4