ScholarshipScholarship to Kasetsart University in Thailand. to Kasetsart University in Thailand. ～～ Scholarships for students from 3 ASEAN Member States (Cambodia, Laos and Scholarships for students from 3 ASEAN Member States (Cambodia, Laos and

Viet Nam) to attend the Food Value Chain (FVC) short-term intensive course. Viet Nam) to attend the Food Value Chain (FVC) short-term intensive course.

24th January to 6th February in 2016 (*Schedule may change)

For application or inquiries please check the application form, and contact the contact person at your university.

Human resource development in food-related areas in partnership with universities in the ASEAN Region

Major

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is preparing for economic integration in 2015. Japan and ASEAN, which commemorated the 40th anniversary of friendship and cooperation last year, are accelerating expansion of their relationship.This project is for Human Resource Development in Food-related Areas through Partnership with Universities in ASEAN Region, supported by the Japan-ASEAN Integration Fund (JAIF) established for supporting ASEAN to advance the integration of the region. This scholarships for students from 3 ASEAN Member States (Cambodia, Laos and Viet Nam) , and give them opportunity to attend the Food Value Chain (FVC) short-term intensive course at Kasetsart University in Thailand.

About Kasetsart University

● Packaging Technology● Textiles Science and Technology● Agro-industrial Product Development● Agro-industrial Technology Management

● Food Engineering● Food Science and Technology● Biotechnology● Textiles Industrial Technology and Merchandising

Kasetsart University is one of the top universities, which is Jurisdiction by department of Agriculture and it was established in 1943.There are seven campuses and number of student is over 58000. Kasetsart university is one of the biggest universities in Thailand.

Eligibility

Citizenship of Cambodia, Laos, Viet Nam. A graduate student, professor or government official in related areas in food value chain (such as agricultural science, fishery, food science, biotechnology, or applied sciences) or in related organizations. Proposed by the government units or university To be able to communicate in English

Desirable

Sufficiently fluent in English Communication skills in Japanese Interested in Japanese culture and working at Japanese companies

Eligibility

Application for Graduate Students

1Signed and completed application form for “Scholarships for 2016 Food Value Chain Intensive Course” with attached photo.

2 Personal Statement (2 pages A4 maximum)

3 A letter of recommendation

4 Official transcripts of undergraduate and graduate coursework

5 Curriculum vitae

6 Proof of English proficiency (if any)

7 A copy of passport (*Must be remaining 6 months)

8 Other documents that the applicant deems relevant

Required Documents

*Please submit the Application

documents by 30th November 2015.

Human resource development in food-related areas in partnership with universities in the ASEAN Region

Food Value Chain (FVC) short-term intensive course Food Value Chain (FVC) short-term intensive course

Curriculum of Partnership program which case study & lectures conducted by the Japanese Private Sectors. <Example of Curriculum at Kasetsart University in 2015.>

Date Topic Contents Min. Company Lecturer

26-Jan Intorduction

- Introduction of Food Value Chain

90 ASEAN SecretariatMr. Masanori Kawaguchi / Project Coordinator- Current trends and issues

in food industry in Japan　 　

- Human Resource Development by Japanese Companies

90Pasona Group Inc.

Mr. Masaki Nakagawa /

- Japan's Agriculture and Food Value Chain

　 　Mr. Shinsaku Tanaka /

27-Jan Seed and Seedlings

- Introduction of Seed Company and Seed Industry

180Japan Seed Trade Association Mr. Tatsuya Mochizuki /

Technical Advisor- Vegetable Production in Japan

　

-Seed Industry and its Contribution to Livelihood of ASEAN Region

　 　 　

28-Jan Food Processing 1- Production and Processing of Palm Oils

180 FUJI OIL Co., Ltd.Mr. Yasuharu Kida /

　 　 　

29-Jan Food Processing 2

- Soft Drink Market in Japan: Value Chain and Product Development

90 Kirin Holdings Company, Ltd.

Mr. Koichiro Yamauchi /

　 　

- Manufacturing/processing techniques and development process for dairy products

90MEGMILK SNOW BRAND Co., Ltd.

Mr. Koichiro Yoshioka / Research Fellow, Milk Science Research Institute

　

30-Jan Food Logistcs

- Wrapping technology for dairy products: universal design and quality maintainance

90MEGMILK SNOW BRAND Co., Ltd.

Mr. Muneto Wakai / Researcher, Milk Science Research Institute

　

- The latest technology of industrial refregirating equipments

90 MAEKAWA Co., Ltd. Mr. Kuniaki Kawamura /

- The newest technology in food preservation

　 　 　

2-Feb Marketing

- Development of Private Brand: case study in Malaysia and Thailand

　 　

Mr. Nagahisa Oyama / Senior Executive Vice President

- Business Strategy in ASEAN Countries: sales floors customization for consumer satisfaction based on marketing analysis

180 AEON Co., Ltd.

　 　

3-Feb

Marketing

- Role of Food Company in the Food Value Chain

90Asahi Group Holdings, Ltd.

Mr. Yoshito Fujiki / International Division

- Value Chain and Marketing at Food Company

　 　

- Case Study: Development of New Products

　 　

Food Service Industry

- History and Current Situation of Food Service Industry in Japan

　Fujii Office (GURUNAVI, INC.)

Mr. Jotaro Fujii / President

- The Latest Trend in Food Service Industry in Japan

90

4-FebContribution to Our Dietary

Life

Ajinomoto Journey : From Umami to Foods and Beverages.

90Ajinomoto Co., (Thailand) Ltd.

Mr.Saravut Jarutvuttiyakorn / Seasoning Business Division Manager

　 　 　

Ms.Duangporn Morakotkarn (phD) / QASRA Deputy Department Manager

　 　 　

Mr.Saravut Jarutvuttiyakorn / Seasoning Business Division Manager

　 　 　Ms.Jinta Pongpala / Product Design Division Manager

- How Frozen Foods have Changed Our Dietary Life (TBC)

90 Nichirei Foods Inc. Mr. Takashi Morikubo / Professional,. International Business Division

　 　 　　 　 　

5-Feb Japanese Food Culture

- Essence of Food and Characteristics of Rice

180Kokushikan University (GURUNAVI, INC.)

Dr. Nobuo Harada / Professor

- History and Charactaristics of Japanese Food Culture

　 　

6-Feb Environmental Measures

- Enviromental measures by KIRIN Group: toward the 100% resource circulation society

180 Kirin Holdings Company, Ltd.

Mr. Takashi Makimura /