The prestigious Toshiba International Foundation invites qualified doctoral students to apply for its 2018 fellowships. These fellowships are funded and coordinated by the Toshiba International Foundation and the European Association for Japanese studies.

The European Association for Japanese Studies is comprised of a group of scholars and researchers who focus exclusively on Japan. Since 1973, this group has worked to promote interest and research in Japanese studies in all countries of Europe, as well as the United States and Japan. Studies are encouraged through conferences, symposia, and workshops, and these efforts aim to increase the overall membership of the European Association for Japanese studies.

The Toshiba International Foundation, on the other hand, was founded in 1989 and promotes overall understanding of Japan by funding Japanese studies and research by the world’s top universities, research institutions, and historical organizations.

All research for these fellowships will be carried out in Japan. Therefore, all applicants must be specializing in any field related to Japanese Studies at an approved European academic institution. Because the goal of the program is to encourage new academic study in Japan, applicants who have already studied in Japan (including for a high school program) will not be considered.

To apply, applicants should submit a curriculum vitae and a statement of three hundred words describing the project for which the applicant wishes to pursue their research. This should be a brief proposal but describe in detail the goal of the applicant’s overall research in Japan.

Each applicant must also submit a letter of support from his or her advisor or supervisor. This letter should be written on official company or university letterhead. All application materials must be received no later than May 7 2018. Fellowships will last for a total of three months and all grantees will receive an award of roughly 7,000 Euros. More information may be found at https://www.toshibafoundation.com/index.html.

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The College of Arts and Sciences at the Komaba Campus of the University of Tokyo invites qualified international applicants to its renowned programs. These programs are taught entirely in English and have been offered since October 2012. Students ma apply for two programs: “International Program on Japan in East Asia” and “International Program on Environmental Sciences.”

Any student who has received a secondary education in a language other than Japanese is welcome to apply. Students in this program commonly hail from nations such as South Korea, China, Taiwan, Vietnam, Singapore, Japan, Australia, the US, Brazil, Iran, the UK, Russia, Poland and Finland.

In this program, students will study liberal arts for two years, and then spend two years engaging in specialized studies (either Japan in East Asia or Environmental Sciences). The program was designed to create future leaders in an international environment, and to allow English-speaking students to learn in a fundamental program.

The curriculum offers both interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary subjects as well as core coursework. Students are taught by world-leading professors. Knowledge of Japanese is not a mandatory component of the application process; however, students will take courses in the Japanese language while enrolled in their studies.

To apply, students must submit an application form, essay, official transcripts, official examination records, test scores for English proficiency (if applicable), certificate of graduation, recommendation forms, a photo, school profile, and fee payment. All materials must be submitted by November 29, 2017.

The application review process takes place in several individual screenings. The first screening will assess each application on the basis of educational achievement and the content of application essays. Students who pass through the first screening will be invited to interview, after which point places in the program will be offered to successful applicants. Decisions are usually rendered in early April. More information and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at peak.c.u-tokyo.ac.jp.

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The Japan Foundation invites qualified scholars and researchers conducting original studies in the humanities and social sciences to apply to its competitive fellowship. This program is for long-term research, and will last for a period of anywhere between two to twelve months.

Applicants should be conducting research related to Japan (including comparative studies) in the humanities and social sciences. The nature of these projects should necessitate that students conduct research in Japan, and travel there to conduct studies, gather materials and interviews, etc. The program is designed for Ph.D. candidates who have completed (or will have completed by the beginning of the fellowship) the necessary coursework and documentation to begin this research. The experience in Japan should serve as a completing activity for their dissertations.

The program provides leading foreign scholars and researchers with the opportunity to conduct original research in Japan, with the overarching goal of promoting Japanese Studies overseas. Applicants who intend to research natural science, medical science, and engineering may not apply.

The applicant must be a national or permanent resident of a country that has positive diplomatic relations with Japan. It should be noted that Taiwanese applicants may apply for “Scholars and Researchers (Long Term)” or “Doctoral Candidates. “Previous recipients of a Japan Foundation fellowship may apply, but only if a full three years has elapsed since the completion of their most recent fellowship. This should be based on a date of April 1, 2018. Applicants who have lived in Japan for more than a year may not apply.

In addition, successful applicants will be proficient in Japanese or English enough to research and communicate. A research advisor must also be secured. Students who are undertaking graduate or undergraduate coursework may not apply, nor may students undertaking coursework in language, technical skills, teaching, art, or traditional culture.

The fellowship provides full round-trip airfare, along with a stipend and other financial allowances. Applications from mid-career or young researchers will be given preference. Some consideration will be given to country of origin, but students who have already received Japan Foundation fellowships will be given lower priority. Applications must be received by December 1, 2017, and results will be announced in April 2018.

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The European Union – Japan Center for Industrial Cooperation is currently seeking applicants for a six-month fellowship at their offices in Tokyo. The fellowship is designed to support the center’s mission of researching and analyzing EU-Japan economic and industrial issues. If selected as a Minerva Fellow, you will be expected to conduct research on a pre-selected topic based on the center’s priorities. Your research will culminate in a 70-100 page policy report. In addition to the research and writing of that report, you will also participate in the daily analytical activities of the center, which includes media monitoring, policy briefings, and seminar reports.

To apply for the fellowship, you must be a citizen of an EU member-state or a citizen of Japan. Citizens of COSME Third Countries may also apply. Additionally, you must be a degree-holding professional to be considered for this fellowship (sorry, students). The center is particularly interested in trade and economic analysts, academics, scientists, and civil servants. Other professionals will also be considered, but all applicants must possess a broad interest in EU-Japan cooperation, including but not limited to areas such as trade/market access, industrial policy issues, and research and development. Applicants with prior professional experience in Japan, a proven research record in one of the center’s priority topics, or Japanese language abilities will be given preference during the application review period.

The Minerva Fellowship will pay between €1,700 and €2,000 per month, and it lasts six months. Exceptional fellows may have their offer extended an additional six months after they demonstrate their abilities. The fellowship funding is intended to cover the cost of basic daily expenses and accommodation in Tokyo. Fellows from outside Japan will receive an additional travel subsidy of €1,000. The EU-Japan Center for Industrial Cooperation will help you obtain a visa, and they will also assist in your purchase of the required insurance policies (travel, health, accident, and liability).

To apply for the fellowship, you must submit your curriculum vitae/resume, a cover letter, and a research topic proposal. The research proposal must align with the center’s list of priority research topics, and can be no longer than two pages. The fellowship will last from October 2017 to March 2018, and applications are due 15 July 2017. After an initial culling of applicants, shortlisted applicants will be interviewed by the center and must submit documentation proving they meet the minimum requirements for the fellowship.

Deadline for Applications
2nd slot 2017 ~October 2017 to March 2018~ –> deadline to apply: passed
1st slot 2018 ~April to September 2018~ –> deadline to apply: 15 Dec. 2017
2nd slot 2018 ~October 2018 to March 2019~ –> deadline to apply: 15 June 2018

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