OpenFieldResearch Fellowship in Generative AI Virtual Characters and VTuber Avatars
One-year visiting fellowship researching real-time facial expression tracking, neural motion synthesis for VTuber performers, and virtual human interaction ethics.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Master's degree or PhD in computer graphics, human-computer interaction, or digital media.
- English language proficiency
- English B2 or Japanese B2.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Research project proposal, GitHub repository links, and CV.
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic or industry referee letters.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- ¥2,400,000 annual research grant funded by Aichi digital contents consortium
- Application fee
- ¥0
- Tuition / joining costs
- Waived
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- June 1, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Nagoya University of Arts and Sciences documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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