Deadline: August 31, 2018.
Edulantern.com - Upon the concept of the founder of the Matsumae International Foundation (MIF), “Towards A Greater Understanding of Japan and a Lasting World Peace”, MIF has started the Research Fellowship Program in 1980. Now 2019 Research Fellowship in Japan Program has been released. Applicants of non-Japanese nationality and a Doctorate degree can apply for this program.
The Matsumae International Foundation (MIF) is a nongovernmental organization whose Fund is solely based on donations from many Japanese people who have responded with goodwill to Dr. Shigeyoshi MATSUMAE’s call. While many donations have been kindly offered by corporations and groups, most of the donors are individuals who are sympathetic with the Founder’s ideals, and maintain contributions to the Fund from their limited incomes.
Fields of research such as natural science, engineering and medicine are considered with first priorities.
Benefits:
1. Allowance for research and stay¥220,000 per month.
2. Overseas Travel Accident/Sickness Insurance.
3. Round trip air tickets
4. Start-up Fund upon arrival ¥120,000
Eligibility:
1. Applicants are non-Japanese nationality.
2. Applicants must obtain a Letter of Invitation from host institutions in Japan.
3. Applicants must hold a PH.D. (Doctorate) degree, or be recognized by MIF as possessing equivalent academic
qualifications.
4. Applicants must be at the age of 49 years old or younger at the time when documents are submitted.
5. Applicants must have sufficient abilities in the English or Japanese languages.
6. Applicants should not have past or current experiences of staying in Japan. (Except for short-term stay. E.g.
sightseeing, conferences)
7. Applicants should be in employment in their home countries, and must return to their countries upon
completion of their MIF fellowship tenure.
8. Applicants must be of sound health.
1. Application Form
2. The Research Project
3. A reprint of the most major publication by the applicant
4. Personal History (Curriculum Vitae)
5. A letter of recommendation by the applicant’s employer testifying to academic ability and
achievements, and confirming the availability of study leave during the fellowship period.
6. Certified copies for all the academic certificates/diplomas (for Ph.D., MA/MS/MD, BA/BS) issued by
the relevant institutions
7. A letter of invitation signed by the professor/scholar-in-charge at the host institution.
How to Apply:
Applications forms and supporting documentation of Research Fellowships in Japan by Matsumae International Foundation are to be submitted by the applicant by post. Those
applications submitted electronically or via facsimile will be unacceptable.
THE MATSUMAE INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION
4-14-46, Kamiogi, Suginami-ku, Tokyo, 167-0043 JAPAN
Contact:
E-mail: contact@mif-japan.org
Edulantern.com - Upon the concept of the founder of the Matsumae International Foundation (MIF), “Towards A Greater Understanding of Japan and a Lasting World Peace”, MIF has started the Research Fellowship Program in 1980. Now 2019 Research Fellowship in Japan Program has been released. Applicants of non-Japanese nationality and a Doctorate degree can apply for this program.
The Matsumae International Foundation (MIF) is a nongovernmental organization whose Fund is solely based on donations from many Japanese people who have responded with goodwill to Dr. Shigeyoshi MATSUMAE’s call. While many donations have been kindly offered by corporations and groups, most of the donors are individuals who are sympathetic with the Founder’s ideals, and maintain contributions to the Fund from their limited incomes.
Research Fellowships in Japan for International PhD Students (Fully Funded)
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Benefits:
1. Allowance for research and stay¥220,000 per month.
2. Overseas Travel Accident/Sickness Insurance.
3. Round trip air tickets
4. Start-up Fund upon arrival ¥120,000
Eligibility:
1. Applicants are non-Japanese nationality.
2. Applicants must obtain a Letter of Invitation from host institutions in Japan.
3. Applicants must hold a PH.D. (Doctorate) degree, or be recognized by MIF as possessing equivalent academic
qualifications.
4. Applicants must be at the age of 49 years old or younger at the time when documents are submitted.
5. Applicants must have sufficient abilities in the English or Japanese languages.
6. Applicants should not have past or current experiences of staying in Japan. (Except for short-term stay. E.g.
sightseeing, conferences)
7. Applicants should be in employment in their home countries, and must return to their countries upon
completion of their MIF fellowship tenure.
8. Applicants must be of sound health.
Required Documents:
1. Application Form
2. The Research Project
3. A reprint of the most major publication by the applicant
4. Personal History (Curriculum Vitae)
5. A letter of recommendation by the applicant’s employer testifying to academic ability and
achievements, and confirming the availability of study leave during the fellowship period.
6. Certified copies for all the academic certificates/diplomas (for Ph.D., MA/MS/MD, BA/BS) issued by
the relevant institutions
7. A letter of invitation signed by the professor/scholar-in-charge at the host institution.
How to Apply:
Applications forms and supporting documentation of Research Fellowships in Japan by Matsumae International Foundation are to be submitted by the applicant by post. Those
applications submitted electronically or via facsimile will be unacceptable.
THE MATSUMAE INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION
4-14-46, Kamiogi, Suginami-ku, Tokyo, 167-0043 JAPAN
Contact:
E-mail: contact@mif-japan.org
Application Form
Scholarship Link
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