An application for the usage of RCCS supercomputer resources must be filed by the representative of the group.
Other than above, one can be a representative if approved by the RCCS Director.
In case representative is a Ph.D. student, approval of his/her supervisor is required.
Following positions are usually not qualified as a representative.
Representative must be a resident of Japan (see below for the definition). In case representative is going to be a non-resident, some other person should become the representative instead.
A group can have members other than representative. Graduate school students (including students in 5th- or 6th-year of 6-year degree course) and persons having academic degrees (bachelor, master, doctor) belonging to academic institute can be members of a group. Following persons CANNOT be a member of a group generally.
There is a restriction in the use of supercomputers by non-residents of Japan under the "Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act" law (FEFTA). However, in case of switching careers overseas or the short-stay of overseas students, utilization of supercomputers can be approved under the permission of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI). Please ask us if there are corresponding persons.
Details about Security Export Control System in Japan can be found at "Export Control page" of the Ministry of Economy.
The definitions of resident/non-resident below are excerpted from this pdf file (with some minor modifications).
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[Foreigners]
[Japanese]
[Foreigners]
From May 1, 2022, the technology transfer to a "Resident" under the significant influence of "Non-resident" (a person falling under the "Specific Categories") is deemed to be the controlled transfer to a "Non-resident" under the FEFTA. For those persons falling under the "Specific Categories", the permission of the Ministry of Economy is required to use supercomputers. Please ask us if there are corresponding persons. If you are not sure whether you are falling under the "Specific Categories", please consult with the division in charge at your institution first.
Details about clarification of "Deemed Export" controls and "Specific Categories" can be found at the following page.