MATSUMAE International Foundation Research Fellowship Program 2023 (Fully-funded)
Deadline: 30th of June, 2023
Applications from interested applicants are now being accepted for the 2023–2024 academic year’s MATSUMAE International Foundation Research Fellowship Program.The fellowship can only be awarded during the time frame outlined in the grant letter; this time frame cannot be altered in any way. The funding is only available to the person named in the grant letter.
Only those candidates who are accepted will get fellowships, which are meant to cover the costs of living and research in Japan. This fellowship is not transferrable under any circumstances.The Matsumae International Fellowship will not be responsible for paying for the selected applicant’s family members, traveling companions, or other accommodations in any way.
Eligibility:
To be eligible for MATSUMAE International Foundation Research Fellowship Program 2023, you are expected to meet these conditions:
Applicants of non-Japanese nationality who meet all the following requirements are eligible to submit application documents.
- Applicants must obtain an invitation (acceptance) letter from a host institution in Japan prior to application.
- Applicants must hold Ph.D. (Doctoral degree).
- Applicants must be at the age of 49 years old or younger at the time of application.
- Applicants must have sufficient the English or Japanese languages ability.
- Applicants should not have past or current experiences of staying in Japan (other than short-term stays such as for sightseeing or conferences)
- Applicants must have an occupation in their home countries, return there upon completing their fellowship tenure, and should contribute to development of their own country.
Benefits:
Successful applicants seeking for MATSUMAE International Foundation Research Fellowship Program will receive these benefits:
- A monthly allowance of JPY 220,000 is provided to cover expenses for research activities (including materials) and living expenses in Japan.
- JPY 120,000 is provided to cover part of the initial costs of living in Japan.
- Round-trip economy class airfare is provided between the nearest international airport from a grantee’s domicile and Tokyo, Japan.
- Overseas travel insurance with medical treatment and death benefit is provided.
- The MIF invites fellowship recipients to participate in a study tour during their fellowship to deepen their understanding of Japan.
Application:
Please download the application form and fill accordingly. An ID photograph taken within the past three months must be attached.
Please make sure that the form is filled out precisely.
Applicants must submit their application documents to the MIF via e-mail. Here is the Email: application@mif-japan.org
Applications will not be accepted for any reason before or after the application period.
