SDGs x Arts: Research Residence Program in Japan
January – February 2025
Tokyo University of the Arts is currently implementing an “Inter-University Exchange Program (IUEP)” among the UK, Australia, India and Japan. IUEP is an initiative launched by Japan’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) to cultivate global talent for participation at the international level, and to strengthen the global capacity of university education. It aims to support study abroad by Japanese students and the strategic intake of foreign students through education partnerships with universities in target countries and regions.
We aim to create international arts education and research programs that promote sustainability and train global leaders through interlocal learning in social practice.
This program invites Master and PhD students from Monash University and University of the Arts London to Tokyo University of the Arts for a one-month residency. During this period, participants will conduct their own research from various perspectives, encompassing daily life and art practice.
Please bring your idea and implement your own research in Japan for one month.
Program period
Fri. 17th January 2025 – Sat. 15th February
What TUA provides
- Residence (TUA residence in Ueno, Tokyo)
- Support for your research
- Assistance in coordinating your activities
Note
We kindly ask that applicants plan to participate in the program with their own health insurance and accident insurance. TUA may not serve as an insurer or guarantor.
How to apply
STEP 1: Prepare to apply
When applying, you will need to submit a copy of your passport and a letter of recommendation from your supervisor (or other academic advisor), so please prepare these in data (pdf) in advance.
STEP 2: Apply
Please fill in the following form at least four months prior to your desired arrival date to apply.
Application Form: https://forms.gle/fVujddh2MXkWGGbL8
★Deadline: Mon. 2nd December, 2024
STEP 3: Notification of Selection Results
Successful applicants will be notified by 25th December.
Please make sure you arrange flight (17 Jan – 15 Feb, 2025) and international travel insurance on your own.
Program schedule (tentative)
| Fri. 17 Jan | Arrival at Narita or Haneda airport |
| Sat. 18- Sun. 19 | Free |
| Mon. 20 | TUA campus tour |
| Wed. 22 | Open lunch meeting |
| Individual research | |
| Wed. 29 | Open lunch meeting |
| Individual research | |
| the end of Jan | Graduation exhibition period in TUA |
| Wed. 5 Feb | Open lunch meeting |
| Individual research | |
| Fri. 7 Feb | Presentation about your research |
| Free | |
| Sat. 15 | Departure from Haneda or Narita airport |
Flights
Please arrange your own flight once your participation get confirmed by TUA.
Where to stay
Geidai residence
12-8 Ueno Park, Taito, Tokyo, Japan, 110-8714
*Please note that there is a possibility of sharing rooms according to gender.