Japan Foundation Japanese Studies Fellowship Program
The Japan Foundation
Japan Foundation Japanese Studies Fellowship Program is listed in the Austrian Database for Scholarships and Research Grants. It is funded by The Japan Foundation. Area: Social SciencesHumanities. It is intended for PhD students PhD holders, post docs Researchers. The stated benefit is - Round-trip airfare (discount economy class)- Stipend and other allowances.
Japan Foundation Japanese Studies Fellowship Program is listed in the Austrian Database for Scholarships and Research Grants. It is funded by The Japan Foundation. Area: Social SciencesHumanities. It is intended for PhD students PhD holders, post docs Researchers. The stated benefit is - Round-trip airfare (discount economy class)- Stipend and other allowances.
Opportunity details
This program provides overseas researchers and Ph.D. candidates at graduate schools in the field of Japanese studies with opportunities to conduct research in Japan, with the aim of promoting Japanese studies overseas.Eligibility:- Applicants must hold nationality or lawful permanent resident status in countries that have diplomatic relations with Japan, and reside in such a country.- Applicants must secure all affiliation arrangements by the application deadline.- Applicants must be in good health and proficient in either Japanese or English.- In principle, applicants must be able to stay continuously in Japan for the term of Fellowship- Previous recipients of Japan Foundation Fellowships (not only the Japanese Studies Fellowship but also all the other Fellowships of the Japan Foundation) are eligible to reapply only if, on April 1 of the year following the application, a full three years has elapsed since the termination of their most recent fellowship.- Previous “short-term (89 days or less)” Fellows are eligible to reapply only if, on April 1 of the year following the application, one full year has elapsed since the termination of their most recent fellowship.Further information
Eligibility
Target group: PhD students PhD holders, post docs Researchers. This program provides overseas researchers and Ph.D. candidates at graduate schools in the field of Japanese studies with opportunities to conduct research in Japan, with the aim of promoting Japanese studies overseas.Eligibility:- Applicants must hold nationality or lawful permanent resident status in countries that have diplomatic relations with Japan, and reside in such a country.- Applicants must secure all affiliation arrangements by the application deadline.- Applicants must be in good health and proficient in either Japanese or English.- In principle, applicants must be able to stay continuously in Japan for the term of Fellowship- Previous recipients of Japan Foundation Fellowships (not only the Japanese Studies Fellowship but also all the other Fellowships of the Japan Foundation) are eligible to reapply only if, on April 1 of the year following the application, a full three years has elapsed since the termination of their most recent fellowship.- Previous “short-term (89 days or less)” Fellows are eligible to reapply only if, on April 1 of the year following the application, one full year has elapsed since the termination of their most recent fellowship.Further information Eligible countries of origin: All.
Requirements
This program provides overseas researchers and Ph.D. candidates at graduate schools in the field of Japanese studies with opportunities to conduct research in Japan, with the aim of promoting Japanese studies overseas.Eligibility:- Applicants must hold nationality or lawful permanent resident status in countries that have diplomatic relations with Japan, and reside in such a country.- Applicants must secure all affiliation arrangements by the application deadline.- Applicants must be in good health and proficient in either Japanese or English.- In principle, applicants must be able to stay continuously in Japan for the term of Fellowship- Previous recipients of Japan Foundation Fellowships (not only the Japanese Studies Fellowship but also all the other Fellowships of the Japan Foundation) are eligible to reapply only if, on April 1 of the year following the application, a full three years has elapsed since the termination of their most recent fellowship.- Previous “short-term (89 days or less)” Fellows are eligible to reapply only if, on April 1 of the year following the application, one full year has elapsed since the termination of their most recent fellowship.Further information
Funding and benefits
Grant benefit: - Round-trip airfare (discount economy class)- Stipend and other allowances. Grant type: Research grants.
How to apply
This program provides overseas researchers and Ph.D. candidates at graduate schools in the field of Japanese studies with opportunities to conduct research in Japan, with the aim of promoting Japanese studies overseas.Eligibility:- Applicants must hold nationality or lawful permanent resident status in countries that have diplomatic relations with Japan, and reside in such a country.- Applicants must secure all affiliation arrangements by the application deadline.- Applicants must be in good health and proficient in either Japanese or English.- In principle, applicants must be able to stay continuously in Japan for the term of Fellowship- Previous recipients of Japan Foundation Fellowships (not only the Japanese Studies Fellowship but also all the other Fellowships of the Japan Foundation) are eligible to reapply only if, on April 1 of the year following the application, a full three years has elapsed since the termination of their most recent fellowship.- Previous “short-term (89 days or less)” Fellows are eligible to reapply only if, on April 1 of the year following the application, one full year has elapsed since the termination of their most recent fellowship.Further information Use the Further information link on the Grants.at record to verify the current form and submit the application to the funding organisation.
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Benefits
Grant benefit: - Round-trip airfare (discount economy class)- Stipend and other allowances. Grant type: Research grants.
Eligibility summary
Target group: PhD students PhD holders, post docs Researchers. This program provides overseas researchers and Ph.D. candidates at graduate schools in the field of Japanese studies with opportunities to conduct research in Japan, with the aim of promoting Japanese studies overseas.Eligibility:- Applicants must hold nationality or lawful permanent resident status in countries that have diplomatic relations with Japan, and reside in such a country.- Applicants must secure all affiliation arrangements by the application deadline.- Applicants must be in good health and proficient in either Japanese or English.- In principle, applicants must be able to stay continuously in Japan for the term of Fellowship- Previous recipients of Japan Foundation Fellowships (not only the Japanese Studies Fellowship but also all the other Fellowships of the Japan Foundation) are eligible to reapply only if, on April 1 of the year following the application, a full three years has elapsed since the termination of their most recent fellowship.- Previous “short-term (89 days or less)” Fellows are eligible to reapply only if, on April 1 of the year following the application, one full year has elapsed since the termination of their most recent fellowship.Further information Eligible countries of origin: All.
Requirements
This program provides overseas researchers and Ph.D. candidates at graduate schools in the field of Japanese studies with opportunities to conduct research in Japan, with the aim of promoting Japanese studies overseas.Eligibility:- Applicants must hold nationality or lawful permanent resident status in countries that have diplomatic relations with Japan, and reside in such a country.- Applicants must secure all affiliation arrangements by the application deadline.- Applicants must be in good health and proficient in either Japanese or English.- In principle, applicants must be able to stay continuously in Japan for the term of Fellowship- Previous recipients of Japan Foundation Fellowships (not only the Japanese Studies Fellowship but also all the other Fellowships of the Japan Foundation) are eligible to reapply only if, on April 1 of the year following the application, a full three years has elapsed since the termination of their most recent fellowship.- Previous “short-term (89 days or less)” Fellows are eligible to reapply only if, on April 1 of the year following the application, one full year has elapsed since the termination of their most recent fellowship.Further information
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