本学は、JST「次世代研究者挑戦的研究プログラム」の採択を受け、「地域で育て地域を興す博士後期プログラム（地域おこし博士）第2期」を実施しています。

　同プログラムは、博士後期学生による挑戦的融合的な研究を支援し、優秀な博士人材が様々なキャリアで活動できるように研究力向上や研究者能力開発を促す事業です。本学では特に、北九州地域の諸団体と連携して博士後期学生を育て、終了後も地域との縁が続くことを重視しています。採用者には、生活費と研究費を支給します。　

The University of Kitakyushu has been selected for the Support for Pioneering Research Initiated by the Next Generation (SPRING) program by the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST), which aims to develop human resources that will lead science, technology, and innovation in Japan. Our program is named Kitakyushu Innovative Human Resource and Regional Development Program (Phase 2).

The program aims to nurture talented and flexible doctoral students who can lead the uncertain world with the cooperation of various organizations in the Kitakyushu region and researchers in different fields. The program students receive support for living and research expenses and join program activities. The graduates from this program are expected to contribute to the economic and cultural development of the Kitakyushu region. The Program Director and the education team incorporation with the research supervisors of the students support the activities of the program students.

お知らせ（公募情報）/News（Recruit）

本学国際環境工学研究科と社会システム研究科の2023年10月および2024年4月入学生を対象に2024年春の公募を行います。

申請書は、日本語版か英語版のいずれかを選んでください。ここで選んだ言語で面接を行います。

Applications are now being accepted for Spring 2024 for students enrolling in October 2023 and April 2024 in the Graduate School of Environmental Engineering and the Graduate School of Social System Studies, the University of Kitakyushu.

Please choose either the Japanese or English version of the application form. An interview will be conducted in the language selected here.