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TOP Kyoto University GSM SDGs Leadership Award 2023 [English]

Kyoto University GSM SDGs Leadership Award 2023 [English]

*日本語版のページはこちら。
*The URL listed in the “Application Guidelines” was incorrect and has been replaced (Updated August 28, 2023).
*The application period has been extended. (Updated September 2, 2023)
*”Application Guidelines” has been revised. Added a note about “Request for Recommendations in the Research Category” (10/11/2023).

Purpose of the Award

The purpose of the Kyoto University GSM SDGs Leadership Award is to identify and cultivate SDG-related project and research activities promoted by graduate students and graduates at the Kyoto University GSM.

[Supported by]
Mizuho Securities Endowment (Corporate Finance & Capital Markets)
Global Social Entrepreneurship Endowment
Sysmex Endowed Chair
SHIFT Endowed Chair

Application Guidelines

An overview is available on the web page.
For more information, please see the application guidelines below.
Application Guidelines (English)

Outline

Target Activities

SDG-related practical and research activities undertaken by students and graduates of the Graduate School of Management, Kyoto University (GSM) will be considered. Both for-profit and non-profit activities are acceptable. Both individual and group applications are acceptable.

Application Categories

（A）SDGs Project Award
Target Activities: Projects related to the SDGs (Business, Educational Activities, etc.)

（B）SDGs Research Award
Target Activities: Research projects related to the SDGs.

For details, please refer to the application guidelines.

Special Awards and obligations

We are preparing the following awards. Each of them will be awarded up to 150,000 yen per project as a supplementary prize.

（１）SDGs Project Award
Outstanding project(s) will be selected from among the entries to the “SDGs Project Category”

（２）SDGs Research Award
Outstanding research(es) will be selected from among the entries to the “SDGs Research Category”

（３）SDGs Special Prize (Mizuho Securities Endowment Award, Global Social Entrepreneurship Award)
Outstanding activities across both categories will be selected. (2 activities will be selected)

How to apply

Application period

From From Friday, July 14, 2023 to Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at 23:59

Documents to be submitted

Please download the prescribed form below to apply.

（A）SDGs Project Award
①Application form (Form1 English, attached in PDF file format)
②Reference materials (Free format, no more than 10 A4-size pages, attached in PDF file format)

（B）SDGs Research Award
①Application form (Form2 English, attached in PDF file format)
②Academic outputs such as papers (attached in PDF file format)

Submission Form

Please fill out the following Google Form below, attach the requested documents, and submit your application.

【Submission Form】 https://forms.gle/7j64BmQ2k4xRh3rz9

※This form is available in both Japanese and English.

Request for “Recommendations” in the Research Category

  • ● “We are currently accepting “recommendations” for the “SDGs Research Category” to solicit applications.”
  • ● If you have any information that you think this person’s research may fit the purpose of the SDG Leadership Award, please submit your information using the form below.
  • ● After receiving a “recommendation,” the organizing committee will contact the individual to confirm their intention to enter the awards. Once the individual submits their application documents, the entry will be formally completed.

[Research Division Recommendation Form]　https://forms.gle/CEs1fXANRLVYeQhu7

Selection Process

（A）SDGs Project Award

After the application documents are submitted and reviewed by the selection committee members, successful applicants will be asked to submit a “presentation video” (5 to 10 min.) for the 2nd Stage Review. The details of the 2nd Stage Review will be notified to those who pass the 1st Stage Review.

（B）SDGs Research Award

After the application documents are submitted, the award winners will be selected based on a document review by the selection committee members.

Inquiries

For inquiries regarding this award, please contact the following.

[SDGs Leadership Award 2022 Management Office]
Art, Communication Design and Organizational Management, Graduate School of Management, Kyoto
University
E-mail: suenaga.eriko.4j@kyoto-u.ac.jp（Assistant Professor Suenaga）
Course WEBsite: https://www.project.gsm.kyoto-u.ac.jp/accd/