Support Fund for Ukrainian Students and Researchers

Request for supporting the "Support Fund for Ukrainian Students and Researchers" of Kyushu University

The invasion of Ukraine by Russian forces, which began on 24 February 2022, is an outrageous attempt to change a situation by force and is unacceptable under international law and from a humanitarian perspective. We are deeply concerned about this situation and strongly urge an immediate ceasefire and sincerely hope that a peaceful solution will be reached.

In view of these circumstances, we, Kyushu University, have discussed and decided on the following supports. Accepting students and researchers from universities or academic institutions in Ukraine who have difficulty continuing their studies and research under the circumstances and providing them with a secure environment for study and research as well as financial support.

The Admissions Support Desk, located in the International Affairs Department, serves as a contact point and provides information to applicants on the Kyushu University website. Specifically, the desk will provide support in matching faculty members with students and researchers, accepting them and offering other necessary support.

Therefore, in order to respond swiftly and decisively to these efforts, the "Support Fund for Ukrainian Students and Researchers" has been established within the Kyushu University Fund. We are asking for full support from the university's faculty, staff and alumni, as well as from all those involved in Kyushu University. Please support us in our efforts to help as many Ukrainian students and researchers as possible who are facing threat. We will most definitely use your warm support in the most effective way. Thank you very much.


　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　May 9, 2022
                                                      　　    Tatsuro Ishibashi, President of Kyushu University

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◆Purpose of the Fund
The purpose of the fund is to accept students or researchers enrolled in universities or academic institutions in Ukraine who are experiencing difficulty to continue their studies or research due to the invasion of Ukraine by Russian forces, and to provide them with financial assistance to further their studies or research.
　Note: Please leave the specific details of the support to the university.

　Kyushu U’s relief program for Ukrainian students and researchers
　https://www.isc.kyushu-u.ac.jp/intlweb/en/admission/relief-program

◆Contents of the Support
　・Financial support for travel expenses
　・Financial support
　・Others (Japanese language course fees, etc.)
　　Note: Any remaining balance in this fund will be used to support international students in need of financial assistance.

◆Amount
　1,000 yen per unit

◆Application Period
　From May 9, 2022 to September 30, 2024 (Schedule)

◆Donation Methods
Credit card
　Please access the Donation Application by Credit Card page to make a donation.
　Please select "Support Fund for Ukrainian Students and Researchers" under the "Donations for a specific purpose" in the "List of Donations" section.

◆Tax Incentives（Learn more about tax incentives）
　Donations to Kyushu University are designated as the Specified Donation by the Minister of Finance. Therefore, it is eligible for a donation deduction under the Income Tax Act. You can receive a deduction when you file your tax return with the local tax office along with the "Donation Receipt" issued by the Kyushu University.

◆Acknowledgement of donors (Click here for details about the acknowledgement)
(1) Disclosure of donors
　Names and organizations of donors will be published on our website and in our PR magazine (except for those who wish to remain anonymous).

(2) Installation of nameplates (limited to donations over a certain amount or cumulative donations to the fund)
　Donors who donate large sums of money will be honored for many years by having their name attached to the "Kyushu University Fund Donor Nameplates" in the Kyushu University Ito Campus Shiiki Hall (except for those who wish to remain anonymous).

(3) Placement of names of donors at facilities (Donations over a certain amount)
　Donors who donate large sums of money will be honored for many years by having their names placed on the University's existing buildings and educational and research environment.