Joint Usage・Research

AY 2024 Soka University Glycan and Life System Integration Center
Joint Research Notification of Acceptance

Thank you very much for your application to the joint research. Following are the candidate awarded for AY2024 joint research.

December 1^st, 2023
Glycan and Life Systems Integration Center, Soka University

Fiscal Year 2024 Glycan and Life Systems Integration Center, Soka University
[Joint Usage and Joint Research Application Requirements]

The "Soka University Glycan and Life Systems Integration Center" (GaLSIC) aim to create a new academic field where glycobiology and glycan informatics are truly fused, and we would like to contribute to the progress of the life sciences. Glycans are important biomolecules involved in all life systems, but their analysis methods and importance are not fully understood by life science researchers other than glycoscientists. In order to advance the life sciences, it is necessary to analyze, understand, and utilize glycans at the same level as genomes and proteins in all fields of life science. Therefore, at this institute, we aim to provide the informatics resources, laboratory equipment and facilities of glycobiology, and glycan informatics expertise that we have accumulated so far. We are looking forward to carrying out joint research with many researchers in Japan and overseas.

[Details of Application]

1. About the Joint Research

• Joint research shall be conducted in collaboration with the researchers at this institute. Please contact the preferred host researcher from the researchers listed in the appendix "List of Host Researchers" and have a thorough meeting with that researcher(s) in advance.
• Applicant should apply for a research theme related to the "Potential Joint Research Themes" in the appendix "Joint Research Application Materials".
• As a basic granting guideline, themes will be assessed based on "whether or not there is a possibility of expanding the base of Glycan research fields".
• When applying, the applicant (primary investigator) must obtain the consent of their affiliated university or institute to which he / she belongs (the head of the department, etc. is also acceptable) on carrying out this joint research with our institution. If the application is granted, you will be asked to submit a written consent at a later date.
• If students participate in this joint research, they should be listed as "research collaborators" and not "Co-investigator".

※This joint research is subject to the approval of the budget for the current fiscal year. Please note that the details of the application requirements are subject to change without prior notice depending on the amount of available budget and other factors.

2. Qualifications (Primary Investigator)
Researchers (excluding students) who belong to universities and public research institutes in Japan and overseas and who intend to carry out research and education with high public interest, or those who are deemed appropriate by the director of this institute.

3. Joint Research Fund (budget allocation and execution method)
Joint Research Fund: Domestic Researcher Up to ¥100,000        Overseas Researcher: Up to 200,000 yen

• We will notify the primary investigator of the acceptance/rejection and the granted amount.
• The budget will not be directly allocated to the primary investigators, but in principle, it will be allocated for travel expenses to visit GaLSIC, as well as for necessary consumables needed to conduct research at the institute only.
• Payment of travel and other expenses using the research fund will be made based on the Soka University’s regulations. For domestic research collaborators (students), only mobility expenses can be covered by this grant. This term does not apply to overseas research collaborators.
• When the round-trip travel expenses for the overseas researcher can’t be covered by the granted joint research fund, up to an additional 300,000 yen may be compensated depending on the institution’s fund availability (Please consult with the GaLSIC’s administration office beforehand regarding the travel expenses).
• Consumables are items with an acquisition price of less than ¥50,000 per item or set, or items that do not become assets with a useful life of less than 1 year. In principle, it is limited to those used at this institute. The maximum usage amount for consumables is ¥100,000 for both domestic and overseas researchers.

4. Research Period
Period: April 1^st 2024 to March 31^st 2025

※Reapplication is possible for the following year up to a total of 3 fiscal years upon the approval by the institute.
※If you wish to continue, please submit a continuation application along with an interim report during the designated period of the following year. Upon review, a decision will be made as to whether or not the research will be continued. Even in the case of continuation, the remaining research funds of each fiscal year will not be carried over.

5. How to Apply
(1) Fill in the Application form [Form 1] uploaded on the institution home page and submit it by e-mail.
(2) Please state "2024 Joint Usage and Research Application" in the subject of the email.
(3) Submission period: January 10^th 2024 to January 31^st 2024 (Japan Time Zone)
(4) Addressee: Soka University Glycan and Life Systems Integration Center Office
(5) Email address: galsic_office★≣soka.ac.jp　 (replace “★≣” with “@”)

6. Regarding Grant Decision
The application will be examined by the GaLSIC examination committee, and the applicant will be notified of the grant decision by e-mail. In addition, for those who have been awarded grants, the names of the primary investigators and their affiliated institutions will be announced on the GaLSIC website. Please note that the names of the selected research projects will be published together with the results report on the GaLSIC website at the end of the following fiscal year.

[Expected Grant Announcement Date: Monday, March 4^th, 2024]

7. Procedures After Grant Acceptance
Joint research contract: A joint research contract will be signed by both parties after acceptance.
※Depending on the content of the research, a contract may not be required or may be replaced by an agreement or other legal documents.

Joint Research Consent Form [Form 2]: Please submit the consent form by e-mail within 2 weeks after the notification of acceptance.

8. Research Report
Primary investigators are required to submit the Research Report [Form 3A・B] by Friday, April 25^th 2025. Research Report (Form 3A) will be published on the Institute's website at the end of the following fiscal year and included in the same report. If the research activity is to be continued, please submit only for the final year.

9. Acknowledgement of This Joint Research Project
Please be sure to acknowledge the results of this research in publications and research reports.
Example: This work was supported by the GaLSIC collaborative research fund, Soka University, Japan.

10. Contact
For any questions or inquiries, please contact us:
1-236 Tangi-machi, Hachioji-shi, Tokyo, Japan Zip code 192-8577
Soka University Glycan and Life Systems Integration Center Office [Faculty of Science and Engineering Office]
TEL: 042-691-9400  FAX: 042-691-9311 
Email address: galsic_office★≡soka.ac.jp　(Please replace “★≡” with “@”)

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AY 2023 Soka University Glycan and Life System Integration Center
Joint Research Notification of Acceptance

Thank you very much for your application to the joint research. Following are the candidate awarded for AY2023 joint research.

February 1st, 2023
Glycan and Life Systems Integration Center, Soka University

Fiscal Year 2023 Glycan and Life Systems Integration Center, Soka University
[Joint usage / Joint research application requirements]

The "Soka University Glycan and Life Systems Integration Center" (GaLSIC) aim to create a new academic field where glycobiology and glycan informatics are truly fused, and we would like to contribute to the progress of the life sciences. Glycans are important biomolecules involved in all life systems, but their analysis methods and importance are not fully understood by life science researchers other than glycoscientists. In order to advance the life sciences, it is necessary to analyze, understand, and utilize glycans at the same level as genomes and proteins in all fields of life science. Therefore, at this institute, we aim to provide the informatics resources, laboratory equipment and facilities of glycobiology, and glycan informatics expertise that we have accumulated so far. We are looking forward to carrying out joint research with many researchers in Japan and overseas.

[Application contents]

1.  About joint research applicants

• Joint research shall be conducted in collaboration with the researchers at this institute. Please select your host researcher from the researchers listed in the appendix "List of Host Researchers" and have a thorough meeting with that researcher(s) in advance.
• Each researcher should apply for a research theme related to the "Potential Joint Research Themes" in the appendix "Joint Research Application Materials".
• As a basic policy, themes will be assessed based on "whether or not there is a possibility of expanding the base of Glycan research fields".
• When applying, the principal investigator must obtain the consent of their affiliated university or institute to which he / she belongs (the head of the department, etc. is also acceptable) to carry out joint research. If the application is granted, you will be asked to submit a written consent at a later date.
• If students participate, they should be listed as "research collaborators" and not "Co-investigator".

※This joint research is subject to the approval of the budget for the current fiscal year. Please note that the details of the Call for Proposals are subject to change without prior notice depending on the amount of the budget distribution and other factors.

2. Qualifications (Principal investigator)
Researchers (excluding students) who belong to universities and public research institutes in Japan and overseas and who intend to carry out research and education with high public interest, or those who are deemed appropriate by the director of this institute.

3. Joint research fund (budget allocation and execution method)

• We will notify the principal investigator of the acceptance / rejection and the granted amount.
• The budget will not be directly allocated to the principal investigators, but in principle, it will be allocated for travel expenses to visit GaLSIC for joint research as well as for necessary consumables. (up to ¥100,000 for domestic researchers and ¥200,000 for overseas researchers)
• Payment of travel expenses, etc. will be made based on the relevant regulations of Soka University.
• Travel expenses for research collaborators (students) are not covered by this grant.
• Consumables are items with an acquisition price of less than ¥50,000 per item or set, or items that do not become assets with a useful life of less than one year. In principle, it is limited to those used at this institute. The maximum usage amount for consumables is ¥100,000 for both domestic and overseas researchers.

4. Research period
From the date of adoption to March 31, 2024.
※Reapplication is possible for the following year up to a total of 3 fiscal years upon the approval by the institute.
※If you wish to continue, please submit a continuation application along with an interim report during the designated period of the following year. Upon review, a decision will be made as to whether or not the research will be continued. Even in the case of continuation, the remaining research funds of each fiscal year will not be carried over.

5. How to apply
(1) Please fill in the attached Application form [Form 1] and submit it by e-mail.
(2) Please state "Joint Usage and Research Application" in the subject of the email.
(3) Submission deadline: Wednesday, February 22nd, 2023
(4) Address: Soka University Glycan and Life Systems Integration Center Office [Faculty of Science and Engineering Office]
Email address: galsic_office★≣soka.ac.jp　 (replacing “★≡” with “@”)

6. Regarding grant decision
The application will be examined by the GaLSIC examination committee, and the applicant will be notified of the grant decision by e-mail. In addition, for those who have been awarded grants, the names of the principal investigators and their affiliated institutions will be announced on the GaLSIC website. Please note that the names of the selected research projects will be published together with the results report on the GaLSIC website at the end of the following fiscal year.
    [Grant Announcement Date: Friday, March 24th, 2023]

7. Procedures required after grant acceptance
Joint research contract: A joint research contract will need to be signed by both parties after acceptance.
※Depending on the content of the research, a contract may not be required or may be replaced by a consent form or other document.
Agreement Form [Form 2]: Please submit the agreement form by e-mail within 2 weeks after the notification of acceptance.

8. Research report
Principal investigators are requested to submit the Research Report [Form 3A・B] by Friday, April 26, 2024. Research Report (Form 3A) will be published on the Institute's website at the end of the following fiscal year and included in the same report. If the research activity is to be continued, please submit only for the final year.

9. Acknowledgement of this joint research project
Please be sure to acknowledge the results of this research in publications and research reports.

Example: This work was supported by the GaLSIC collaborative research fund, Soka University, Japan.

10. Contact
For any questions or inquiries, please contact us:
1-236 Tangi-machi, Hachioji-shi, Tokyo, Japan Zip code 192-8577
Soka University Glycan and Life Systems Integration Center Office [Faculty of Science and Engineering Office]
TEL: 042-691-9400  FAX: 042-691-9311 
Email address: galsic_office★≡soka.ac.jp　(Please replace “★≡” with “@”)

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AY 2022 Soka University Glycan and Life System Integration Center
Joint Research Notification of Acceptance

Thank you very much for your application to the joint research. Following are the candidate awarded for AY2022 joint research.

27th May 2022
Glycan and Life Systems Integration Center, Soka University

Glycan and Life Systems Integration Center, Soka University Academic Year 2022
Joint usage / Joint research application requirements (Joint Research Fund and Application Materials)

The "Soka University Glycan and Life Systems Integration Center" (GaLSIC) has been recognized as a Joint Usage/Research Center by the Japan’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) this year. At this institute, we aim to create a new academic field where glycobiology and glycan informatics are truly fused, and we would like to contribute to the progress of the life sciences. Glycans are important biomolecules involved in all life systems, but their analysis methods and importance are not fully understood by life science researchers other than glycoscientists. In order to advance the life sciences, it is necessary to analyze, understand, and utilize glycans at the same level as genomes and proteins in all fields of life science. Therefore, at this institute, we aim to provide the informatics resources, laboratory equipment and facilities of glycobiology, and glycan informatics expertise that we have accumulated so far. We are looking forward to carrying out joint research with many researchers in Japan and overseas.

[Application Details]
1.  About joint research applicants

• Joint research shall be conducted in collaboration with researchers at this institute.
• Each researcher should establish and apply for a research theme related to research projects conducted at GaLSIC (see "Joint research themes" in "Joint research application materials").  Please consult with the host faculty member of this center in advance to plan your research proposal.
• (Reference site: https://www.soka.ac.jp/glycan/members/)
• As a basic policy, themes will be assessed based on "whether or not there is a possibility of expanding the base of Glycan research fields".
• When applying, the principal investigator must obtain the consent of their affiliated university or institute to which he / she belongs (the head of the department, etc. is also acceptable) to carry out joint research. If the application is granted, you will be asked to submit a written consent at a later date.
• If students participate, they should be listed as "research collaborators" and not "Co-investigator".

2. Qualifications (Principal investigator)
Researchers (excluding students) who belong to universities and public research institutes in Japan and overseas and who intend to carry out research and education with high public interest, or those who are deemed appropriate by the director of this institute.

3. Joint research fund (budget allocation and execution method)

• We will notify the principal investigator of the acceptance / rejection and the granted amount.
• The budget will not be directly allocated to the principal investigators, but in principle, it will be allocated for travel expenses to visit GaLSIC for joint research as well as for necessary consumables. (up to ¥100,000 for domestic researchers and ¥200,000 for overseas researchers)
• Payment of travel expenses, etc. will be made based on the relevant regulations of Soka University.
• Travel expenses for research collaborators (students) are not covered by this grant.
• Consumables are items with an acquisition price of less than ¥50,000 per item or set, or items that do not become assets with a useful life of less than one year. In principle, it is limited to those used at this institute. The maximum usage amount for consumables is ¥100,000 for both domestic and overseas researchers.

4. Research period
From the date of adoption to March 31, 2023.
* If you wish to extend the length of the project, reapplication is possible the following year, up to a total of three academic years upon approval by the institute.

5. How to apply
(1)Please fill in the attached Application form [Form 1] and submit it by e-mail.
(2)Please state "Joint Usage and Research Application" in the subject of the email.
(3)Submission deadline: Friday, June 17th, 2022
(4)Address: Soka University Glycan and Life Systems Integration Center Office [Faculty of Science and Engineering Office]
Email address: galsic★≡soka.ac.jp　 (replacing “★≡” with “@”)

6. Regarding grant decision [Announcement Date: Monday, July 11th, 2022]
The application will be examined by the GaLSIC review committee, and the applicant will be notified of the grant decision by e-mail. In addition, for those who have been awarded the grants, the names of the principal investigators and their affiliated institutions will be announced on the GaLSIC website. Please note that the names of the selected research projects will be published together with the results report on the GaLSIC website at the end of the following academic year.

7. Procedures after acceptance
Joint research contract: A joint research contract is to be signed by both parties after acceptance. Details will be announced separately.
Please send Agreement Form [Form 2] by e-mail within two weeks after the notification of acceptance.

8. Research report
Principal investigators are requested to submit the Research Report [Form 3A・3B] by Friday, April 28, 2023. Research Report (Form 3A) will be published on the Institute's website at the end of the following academic year included in the same report.

9. Acknowledgement of this joint research project
Please acknowledge the support of the institution by including the following phrases at the acknowledgement section of the research result publications or reports.

Example: This work was supported by the GaLSIC collaborative research fund, Soka University, Japan.

10. Contact
For any questions or inquiries, please contact us:
1-236 Tangi-machi, Hachioji-shi, Tokyo, Japan Zip code 192-8577
Soka University Glycan and Life Systems Integration Center Office [Faculty of Science and Engineering Office]
TEL: 042-691-9400  FAX: 042-691-9311  
Email address: galsic★≡soka.ac.jp　(replacing “★≡” with “@”)

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AY 2021 Soka University Glycan and Life System Integration Center
Joint Research Notification of Acceptance

Thank you very much for your application to the joint research. Following are the candidate awarded for AY2021 joint research.

May 24, 2021
Glycan and Life Systems Integration Center, Soka University

AY 2021 Glycan and Life Systems Integration Center, Soka University
Joint usage / Joint research application requirements [Joint Research Fund and Application Materials]

The "Glycan and Life Systems Integration Center" at Soka University has been reorganized as the "Soka University Glycan and Life Systems Integration Center" from January this year, as a "Fusion Research Institute". At this institute, we aim to create a new academic field where glycobiology and glycan informatics are truly fused, and we would like to contribute to the progress of the life sciences. Glycans are important biomolecules involved in all life systems, but their analysis methods and importance are not fully understood by life science researchers other than glycoscience researchers. In order to advance the life sciences, it is necessary to analyze, understand, and utilize glycans at the same level as genomes and proteins in all fields of life science. Therefore, at this institute, we aim to provide informatics resources, laboratory equipment and facilities of glycobiology and glycan informatics that we have accumulated so far, and we are looking forward to carrying out joint research with many researchers in Japan and overseas.

[Application contents]
1.  About joint research applicants

• Joint research shall be conducted in collaboration with researchers at this institute.
• Each researcher should set and apply for a research theme related to research projects conducted at this Center (see "Joint research themes" in "Joint research application materials").  Please have a sufficient meeting with the host faculty member of this center in advance.
• (Reference site: https://www.soka.ac.jp/glycan/members/)
• As a basic policy, themes will be assessed based on "whether or not there is a possibility of expanding the base of Glycan research fields".
• When applying, the principal investigator must obtain the consent of the head of our Center to which he / she belongs (the head of the department, etc. is also acceptable) to carry out joint research. If the application is granted, you will be asked to submit a written consent at a later date.
• When students participate, they should be listed as "research collaborators" and not "Co-investigator".

2. Qualifications (Principal investigator)
Researchers (excluding students) who belong to universities and public research institutes in Japan and overseas and who intend to carry out research and education with high public interest, or those who are deemed appropriate by the director of this institute.

3. Joint research fund (budget allocation and execution method)

• We will notify the principal investigator of the acceptance / rejection and the granted amount.
• The budget will not be allocated to the principal investigators, but in principle, the travel expenses for visiting the Institute for joint research and consumables will be provided from the grant. (upper limit ¥100,000 in Japan and ¥200,000 for overseas)
• Payment of travel expenses, etc. will be made based on the relevant regulations of Soka University.
• Travel expenses for research collaborators (students) are not covered by this grant.
• Consumables are items with an acquisition price of less than ¥50,000 per item or set, or items that do not become assets with a useful life of less than one year. In principle, it is limited to those used at this institute. The maximum amount of consumables is ¥100,000 for both domestic and overseas researchers.

4. Research period
From the date of adoption to March 31, 2022.
* If you wish to continue, you can reapply after the next fiscal year, for up to a total of 3 academic years.

5. How to apply
(1)Please fill in the attached Application form [Form 1] and submit it by e-mail.
(2)Please state "Joint Usage and Research Application" in the subject of the email.
(3)Submission deadline: Wednesday, June 30, 2021
(4)Address: Soka University Glycan and Life Systems Integration Center Office [Faculty of Science and Engineering Office]
Email address: galsic★≡soka.ac.jp　* Please replace “★≡” with “@”.

6. Regarding grant decision [announcement date: Tuesday, July 27, 2021]
The application will be examined by the examination committee of the Center, and the applicant will be notified of the grant decision by e-mail. In addition, for those who have been awarded grants, the names of the principal investigators and their affiliated institutions will be announced on the Center's website. Please note that the names of the selected research projects will be published together with the results report on the Center's website at the end of the next fiscal year.

7. Procedures required after grant acceptance
Joint research contract: We will enter a joint research contract when conducting joint research. Details will be announced separately after adoption.
Please send Agreement Form [Form 2] by e-mail within 2 weeks after notification of acceptance.

8. Research report
Principal investigators are requested to submit the Research Report [Form 3] by Saturday, April 30, 2022.

9. Acknowledgement of this joint research project
Please be sure to acknowledge the results of this research in publications and research reports.

Example: This work was supported by the GaLSIC collaborative research fund, Soka University, Japan

10. Contact
For any questions or inquiries, please contact us:
1-236 Tangimachi, Hachioji-shi, Tokyo, Japan Zip code 192-8577
Soka University Glycan and Life Systems Integration Center Office [Faculty of Science and Engineering Office]
TEL: 042-691-9400  FAX: 042-691-9311  
Email address: galsic★≡soka.ac.jp　* Please replace “★≡” with “@”.

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AY 2020 Soka University Glycan and Life System Integration Center
Joint Research Notification of Acceptance

Thank you very much for your application to the joint research. Following are the candidate awarded for this year joint research.

7th January 2021
Glycan and Life System Integration Centre, Soka University

AY2020 Glycan and Life System Integration Centre, Soka University
Joint usage / Joint research application requirements [Joint Research Fund and Application Materials]

The "Glycan and Life Systems Integration Center" at Soka University has been reorganized as the "Soka University Glycan and Life Systems Integration Center" from January this year, as a "Fusion Research Institute".  At this institute, we aim to create a new academic field where glycobiology and glycan informatics are truly fused, and we would like to contribute to the progress of the life sciences. Glycans are important biomolecules involved in all life systems, but their analysis methods and importance are not fully understood by life science researchers other than glycoscience researchers. In order to advance the life sciences, it is necessary to analyze, understand, and utilize glycans at the same level as genomes and proteins in all fields of life science.  Therefore, at this institute, we aim to provide informatics resources, laboratory equipment and facilities of glycobiology and glycan informatics that we have accumulated so far, and we are looking forward to carrying out joint research with many researchers in Japan and overseas.

[Application contents]

1. About joint research applicants

• Joint research shall be conducted in collaboration with researchers at this institute.
• Each researcher should set and apply for a research theme related to research projects conducted at this Center (see "Joint research themes" in "Joint research application materials").  Please have a sufficient meetings with the host faculty member of this center in advance.
• (Reference site: https://www.soka.ac.jp/glycan/members/)
• As a basic policy, themes will be assessed based on "whether or not there is a possibility of expanding the base of Glycan research fields".
• When applying, the principal investigator must obtain the consent of the head of our Center to which he / she belongs (the head of the department, etc. is also acceptable) to carry out joint research. If the application is granted, you will be asked to submit a written consent at a later date.
• When students participate, they should be listed as "research collaborators" and not "Co-investigator".

2. Qualifications (Principal investigator)
Researchers (excluding students) who belong to universities and public research institutes in Japan and overseas and who intend to carry out research and education with high public interest, or those who are deemed appropriate by the director of this institute.

3. Joint research fund (budget allocation and execution method)

• We will notify the principal investigator of the acceptance / rejection and the granted amount.
• The budget will not be allocated to the principal investigators, but in principle, the travel expenses for visiting the Institute for joint research and consumables will be provided from the grant. (upper limit ¥100,000 in Japan and ¥200,000 for overseas)
• Payment of travel expenses, etc. will be made based on the relevant regulations of Soka University.

4. Research period
From the date of adoption to March 31, 2022.
* If you wish to continue, you can reapply after the next fiscal year, for up to a total of 3 academic years.

5. How to apply
(1)Please fill in the attached Application form [Form 1] and submit it by e-mail.
(2)Please state "Joint Usage and Research Application" in the subject of the email.
(3)Submission deadline: Wednesday, June 30, 2021
(4)Address: Soka University Glycan and Life Systems Integration Center Office [Faculty of Science and Engineering Office]
Email address: galsic★≡soka.ac.jp　* Please replace “★≡” with “@”.

6. Regarding grant decision [announcement date: Tuesday, July 27, 2021]
The application will be examined by the examination committee of the Center, and the applicant will be notified of the grant decision by e-mail. In addition, for those who have been awarded grants, the names of the principal investigators and their affiliated institutions will be announced on the Center's website. Please note that the names of the selected research projects will be published together with the results report on the Center's website at the end of the next fiscal year.

7. Procedures required after grant acceptance
Joint research contract: We will enter a joint research contract when conducting joint research. Details will be announced separately after adoption.
Please send Agreement Form [Form 2] by e-mail within 2 weeks after notification of acceptance.

8. Research report
Principal investigators are requested to submit the Research Report [Form 3] by Saturday, April 30, 2022.

9. Acknowledgement of this joint research project
Please be sure to acknowledge the results of this research in publications and research reports.

Example: This work was supported by the GaLSIC collaborative research fund, Soka University, Japan

10. Contact
For any questions or inquiries, please contact us:
1-236 Tangimachi, Hachioji-shi, Tokyo, Japan Zip code 192-8577
Soka University Glycan and Life Systems Integration Center Office [Faculty of Science and Engineering Office]
TEL: 042-691-9400  FAX: 042-691-9311  
Email address: galsic★≡soka.ac.jp　* Please replace “★≡” with “@”.

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