The Japanese Association of University Women takes pleasure in announcing its 2012 International Fellowships Programme for women who are carrying out or would like to carry out independent research or advanced study at the post-graduate level in Japan. The period of the award will be for 3-6 months within the period 15 September 2012 to 31 March 2013. Please read the Guidelines below before applying on the application form provided. AMOUNT OF FELLOWSHIP 500,000–1,000,000 per grantee. The amount granted will vary depending on duration of stay in Japan and the nature of the work. One-third of the amount will be given to the grantee upon arrival in Japan. Documents to download: Application guide for 2012 and Applcation form for 2012 PERIOD OF AWARD For 3–6 months within the period 15 September 2012 to 31 March 2013. QUALIFICATIONS * Applicant must be a citizen of a country other than Japan * Applicant must hold an academic degree equivalent to the bachelor’s degree * Applicant’s proposed plan of study or research must be one that will advance her professional competence and that requires being undertaken in Japan * Applicant must be accepted by a Japanese institution at which she proposes to undertake study/research. DOCUMENTS & MATERIAL TO BE SUBMITTED * Designated Application Form(which can be downloaded from this website or JAUW) * Three letters of recommendation written by persons who are well acquainted with the applicant’s work. If she is a member of a National Federation or Association of IFUW, she may substitute one of the three persons with the president of her Federation or Association * A copy of the letter of acceptance by the Japanese institution at which the applicant proposes to undertake study/research or other supporting documents * Medical certificate of health * Summary of published works (articles, theses, books up to three) in English. DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION For 2012-2013, April 20, 2012 - Postmark Deadline. The committee will not accept any applications or supporting documents that are submitted after the deadline. Completed application forms with all required documents and materials should be enclosed in one envelope and posted (e-mail not acceptable ) to Ms Kazuko Hirano Chairperson of International Fellowship Committee Japanese Association of University Women 11-6-101 Samoncho, Shinjuku-ku Tokyo 160-0017, JAPAN TEL:( 81 3) 3358 2882 FAX: (81 3) 3358 2889 E-mail: jauw@jauw.org More info: www.jauw.org/english/e_index.html Fellowship Programmes
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The Fellowship Programme provides the successful applicant with a unique opportunity to:
Review Review of applications by the Fellowship Committee will begin immediately after the application deadline (29 February 2012). Short-listed candidates will be contacted for a telephone interview and request of reference letters. The final result for the 2012 fellowships will be announced in May 2012. Contact details Questions regarding the fellowships should be directed to:UNU-IAS Fellowship Committee fellowships@ias.unu.edu International Doctoral Program in Informatics: Graduate School of Informatics, Kyoto University 2012 25/11/2011
Introduction to the scholarshipThe Japanese Government(Monbukagakusho) offers a scholarship in selected fields, called the Special Scholarship for International Doctoral Programs. The Graduate School of Informatics, Kyoto University will accept eight new Ph.D. course students under this program from the year 2012. This program has several attractive features—for example, the official language will be English(Japanese language skill will not be required); and the fact that all tuition fees will be waived. Interested applicants should carefully read the rules and conditions in the guidelines for admission before submitting their applications. Selections will be by Kyoto University, with successful students recommended to the Monbukagakusho as candidates for the scolarship. Download ◆ Guidelines for Admission PDF ◆ Guidelines for Admission (in Japanese) PDF ◆ Application Form PDF ◆ Application for Japanese Government(Monbukagakusho) Scholarship PDF **Please print both sides** ◆ Application for Japanese Government(Monbukagakusho) Scholarship <ATTACHMENT> PDF **Please print both sides** ◆ Application for Japanese Government(Monbukagakusho) Scholarship <Field of Study and Study Program> PDF ◆ Certificate of Health PDF source/more info: www.i.kyoto-u.ac.jp/en/admission/program.html SSRC/JSPS Fellowships for research in Japan 24/11/2011
The JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship Program for ABDs and recent PhDs provides promising and highly qualified researchers in the humanities and social sciences with the opportunity to conduct extended research at leading universities and research institutions in Japan. Fellowship terms are for single continuous stays from 1 to 12 months (short-term) or 12 to 24 months (long-term). Short-term fellowships must commence between April 1, 2012 and March 31, 2013, and long-term fellowships must commence between April 1, 2012 and September 30, 2012. JSPS currently provides round-trip international airfare for fellows originating in the U.S., insurance coverage for accidents and illness, a monthly stipend of ¥362,000 for PhDs (¥200,000 for ABDs), a settling-in allowance of ¥200,000, and eligibility for an additional ¥1,500,000 annually for research expenses for stays of 12 to 24 months. The application deadline for both short-term and long-term fellowships is December 1, 2011. source/more info: www.unaoc.org/2011/11/deadline-dec-1-ssrcjsps-fellowships-for-research-in-japan Special Graduate Program in Engineering for Systems Innovation Department of Systems Innovation Department of Nuclear Engineering and Management Department of Precision Engineering Overview The above three Departments in Graduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo, offer advanced study and research opportunities to international students under the Special Graduate Program in Engineering for Systems Innovation. The program offers Master's (two years) and Doctoral (three years) courses leading to the corresponding degrees. Lectures and instructions for research are given generally in English. Japanese language courses are optionally available. Scholarship The students enrolled in this program will be awarded by scholarship from MEXT, Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. The scholarship covers living expenses and a roundtrip air ticket. Awardees are also exempted from both entrance fees and tuition fees. Eligibility An applicant who is eligible for admission to the Master’s course must hold a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, for admission to the doctoral course must hold a Master’s Degree or its equivalent. The age of an applicant must be under 35 on April 1, 2012. Application The documents necessary for application must reach the International Student Office of the Department of Systems Innovation by December 9, 2011. Detailed information and application forms are available from the following links.
Launch of new cycle of UNESCO/Keizo Obuchi Fellowships for young researchers UNESCO is inviting young researchers from developing countries to apply for grants through the UNESCO-Keizo Obuchi Programme (UNESCO/Japan Young Researchers’ Fellowship Programme) financed by Japan.This programme named after the former prime minister of Japan, offers a total of 20 research scholarships valued between US$6,000 to US$10,000 each. The scholarships are awarded to post-graduate university researchers (holding a Masters degree or an equivalent qualification) in one of four fields: environment (with particular emphasis on Water Sciences), intercultural dialogue, information and communication technologies, and peaceful conflict resolution. Young researchers from 140 countries are invited to submit their applications through National Commissions for UNESCO which will nominate a maximum of 2 candidates per country. The applications should reach UNESCO Headquarters in Paris before 13 January 2012. A special Selection Committee made of experts in the four research fields concerned will examine the applications and propose a preselected list of candidates to submit to the donor country. **** The applications should be sent to: Fellowships Section, UNESCO, 7, Place de Fontenoy 75352 Paris. Find the details at: http://portal.unesco.org source: www.unesco.org Honjo International Scholarship Foundation Requirements for foreign students applying for scholarships in 2012 Eligibility This scholarship is open to foreign students who will attend a graduate school at a Japanese university after April 1, 2012. Number of Scholarships Available: 15 to 20 students Requirements (To be considered for the scholarship, the student must satisfy ALL of the requirement criteria below.)
For other rules, details and application see: www.hisf.or.jp/bosyuu_file/youkou/2012/2012_youkou_E.pdf Joint JAPAN/WORLD BANK GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP 14/07/2011
The World Bank annually awards five scholarships to the PPT program. The first level of screening of candidates will be done at Yokohama National University. The final decision regarding scholarship recipients will be made by the World Bank. The scholarship covers a monthly allowance of JPY170,000 (the amount is subject to change), and a round-trip air ticket to Japan plus a travel allowance of JPY60,000. The monthly stipend is intended to cover living, commuting and other incidental expenses during the student's study period. The next scholarship program runs from April 2012 to March 2014. This cannot be changed under any circumstances. In addition, the scholarship covers tuition, entrance examination and admission fees. Travel expenses for some program-sponsored field trips are also included. JOINT JAPAN/WORLD BANK GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM EMPLOYMENT POLICY FOR JJ/WBGSP SCHOLARS The Grant Agreement between the World Bank and the Government of Japan states: "It is anticipated that scholars would return to their countries to apply their enhanced knowledge and skills towards helping accelerate the pace of economic and social development." To maintain high levels of home return, it has been an established agreement between the Government of Japan (the sole Program donor) and the World Bank that JJ/WBGSP scholars are not entitled to seek employment of any kind at the World Bank or the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for three years after they finish their academic program. The three-year employment restriction applies to World Bank and IMF headquarters and field offices. This restriction covers regular staff appointments, short term consulting contracts, and all other types of employment during the three-year period. More information at : www.igss.ynu.ac.jp/wb-ppt/howtoapply01.html Application forms for 2012 Admission (for study program from April 2012-March 2014) are available from March 2011. Applications for the 2012 admission must reach the MPE Office by NO LATER than September 30, 2011. Opportunity to conduct research in Japan 13/06/2011
In order to promote Japanese Studies, this program provides support to outstanding scholars in the field by offering the opportunity to conduct research in Japan. Fellowship Programs Scholars and Researchers (Long-Term) (2-12 months): Scholars and researchers in the humanities or social sciences. Scholars and Researchers (Short-Term) (21-59 days): Scholars and researchers in the humanities and social sciences who need to conduct intensive research in Japan. Doctoral Candidates (4-12 months): Doctoral candidates in the humanities or social sciences.Application deadline: Tuesday, November 1, 2011 Notification of results: End of March, 2012 CLICK HERE for program Instructions Read carefully and make sure you meet all eligibility requirements. Source : www.jfny.org/japanese_studies/fellowship.html Postdoctoral positions opening - Center for the Study of Social Stratification and Inequality, Japan 31/12/2010
The Center for the Study of Social Stratification and Inequality Graduate School of Arts and Letters, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan The Center for the Study of Social Stratification and Inequality (CSSI) invites applications from excellent scholars for a few postdoctoral positions. (The number of the positions depends on the center’s budget for the next academic year.) The center pursues development of new theories and methodologies on social stratification and inequality with emphasis on studies of rational choice theory, minorities (including gender stratification and inequality), East Asia, transnational migration (especially focusing on “newcomers” in Japan), and fairness. Faculty members of the center are sociologists, social psychologists, cultural anthropologists, religious anthropologists, a historian, and economists, and they study social stratification and inequality from various viewpoints. In addition, the CSSI conducts comparative studies of absolute poverty with the Stanford Center for the Study of Poverty and Inequality. Applicants should hold doctoral degrees or show academic performance equivalent to holders of doctoral degrees. They should have a good command of English. Postdoctoral fellows of the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science are not eligible for this application. The successful candidates will be expected to work under the supervision of the faculty members of the center from April 1, 2011 through March 31, 2012. (The starting date is negotiable.) Though the initial contract ends on March 31, 2012, the contract will be extended for one more year. The salary of a successful candidate will be 270,000 – 350,000 yen per month depending on his/her academic career. Travel and housing allowances will be paid to those who are eligible for them. Grants for excellent research projects proposed by the successful candidates will be provided. The center also academically and financially supports their presentations at international conferences. Applicants should send a curriculum vitae, a list of their presentations and publications, a research plan at the CSSI (less than 1,500 words), each copy of three major publications at most, and a letter of reference to: Dr. Yoshimichi Sato, Director Center for the Study of Social Stratification and Inequality Graduate School of Arts and Letters, Tohoku University 27-1, Kawauchi, Aoba-ku, Sendai 980-8576 JAPAN Phone: +81-22-795-6036 Fax: +81-22-795-5972 The deadline for completed applications is January 31, 2011. All inquiries concerning the application should be addressed to Yoshimichi Sato at ysato@sal.tohoku.ac.jp | CategoriesAll |
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