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Founded in 1923 as the Faculty of Agriculture, Kyoto University\u2019s Faculty and Graduate School of Agriculture (GSA) today consist of six departments and seven divisions respectively. Kyoto University has been deeply committed to the principles of liberal education and academic freedom since its establishment. In line with these principles, the GSA pursue education and research with the aim of contributing to the global community\u2019s harmonious coexistence by tackling various challenges humankind face, including the continuity of life from generation to generation, a stable supply of safe and high quality food, reduced environmental degradation and restoration of a degraded environment.<\/p>\n
Thus far, the GSA owes its growth to generous support by alumni members, corporations and organizations as well as to efforts of all the faculty and staff members through its history, for which we would like to express our sincere gratitude.<\/p>\n
The Japanese National Universities have reached the period of the 3rd Medium-Term objectives. Meanwhile, the universities cannot expect the increase of financial support from the government that has been annually decreased until now and the educational and research environment remains a severe one. Especially, the age range of personnel becomes imbalanced due to the reduction in the number of employees, and that leads to a significant decline in the universities\u2019 vitality.<\/p>\n
In this situation, the GSA\u2019s Education and Research Fund has been highly helpful to support students\u2019 and young researchers\u2019 activities. For instance, from FY2018, we started to employ four young program-specific faculty members aged 35 or younger, financed by the fund. Although this program needs up to 70 million yen in the next three years, the amount of balance as of the end of March 2020 is 76 million yen. Your strong support for the fund is indispensable, considering the continuation of the ongoing programs such as the international students\u2019 exchange program supports and workplace environment support program for maternity leaves of faculty that was started in FY2017.<\/p>\n
In radically changing today\u2019s society and world, the GSA plays a key role in stable and sustainable production of agricultural, forest and aquatic resources and realization of healthy and rich dietary life. Research and education concerning \u201cLife, Food and Environment\u201d are becoming more and more important. In FY2017, the GSA established \u201cGreen Energy Farm Partnership (GEFP),\u201d aiming at practical realization and prevalence of agriculture that produces and uses renewable energy.<\/p>\n
We will all strive to contribute to GSA\u2019s development, and would appreciate it if you could lend your further support.<\/p>\n
October 2020<\/p>\n
Faculty\/Graduate School of Agriculture, Kyoto University<\/p>\n
Dean of Faculty\/Graduate School of Agriculture, Shigeki Sawayama<\/p>\n
Vice Deans of Graduate School of Agriculture, Motoki Akitsu, Kaoru Kitajima, Ryutaro Tao and Wataru Hashimoto<\/p>\n
Faculty\/Graduate School of Agriculture education and research fund<\/p>\n
The Faculty of Agriculture education and research fund will support the educational environment, students and young\u00a0 researchers,\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 the industry-university cooperation system, and expand interactions with alumni or societies.<\/p>\n
3.Donation amount<\/p>\n
Minimum donation: \u00a51,000 (We would be pleased to accept more.)<\/p>\n
\uff14. Project plans<\/p>\n
Supplementary grants for research and overseas training<\/p>\n
\uff15. Features of the donation, subscription, and payment<\/p>\n
Income tax deductions<\/strong><\/p>\n The donated amount (limited to an amount equivalent to no more than 40 percent of gross income) less \\2,000 will be deducted from gross income.<\/p>\n Inhabitant tax deductions<\/strong><\/p>\n For donors residing in Kyoto Prefecture, the City of Kyoto, Osaka Prefecture, or Shiga Prefecture, the donated amount (limited to an amount equivalent to up to 30 percent of gross income) is tax-deductible. Procedure to apply for tax benefits<\/strong><\/p>\n Please file your tax return with the “receipt for donation” issued by Kyoto University attached. For corporations<\/strong><\/p>\n The donated amount can be written off in full as a loss.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n When you pay by domestic bank transfer, download the \u201cDonation application form\u201d (Donation-form.pdf) from the below link, fill in the necessary information, and send it to the following address by mail. If you use a foreign bank transfer, we encourage you to consult the address below about money transfer by e-mail.<\/p>\n
\nFor the prefectural and municipal inhabitant taxes, the deductions are calculated by multiplying the donated amount (less \\2,000) by a tax rate of 4 percent and 6 percent, respectively.<\/p>\n
\nFor the deduction only from your inhabitant tax, please file a statement with your local municipality.<\/p>\n\n