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Published: 11 Apr 2023 1,412 views
Interested candidates are hereby invited to enrol for the MATSUMAE International Foundation Research Fellowship Program, 2023 – 2024 academic session.
Applicants are free to choose a host institution in Japan (universities, national research institutions, or the equivalent facilities in private sector) to carry out their research.
Please be sure to obtain a letter of acceptance from the host institution prior to application.
The MIF is not in a position to give advice or recommendations to applicants regarding host institutions in Japan.
Founded in 1979, the Matsumae International Foundation aims to develop the future by contributing to the global friendship and goodwill through their enterprise which leaves “peoples” connecting Japan with the rest of the world. This is extremely important in the era of highly developed science and technologies, especially in these days of extremely tensed world affairs. Their activities are nothing fancy but they are happy to continue those activities based upon the enthusiasm from their supporters.... read more... continue reading
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| Application Deadline | 30 Jun 2023 |
| Country to study | Japan |
| Type | Fellowship |
| Course to study | View courses |
| Sponsor | Matsumae International Foundation (MIF) |
| Gender | Men and Women |
The following financial supports are provided to successful applicants.
Fellowships are provided to the successful applicants only, and intended for necessary living expenses and research activities in Japan. Under no circumstances, this fellowship is transferable.
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.
? The fellowship will be granted only within the period specified in the grant letter, which cannot be extended or shortened.
? Only the individual specified in the grant letter is eligible for the grant. The MIF will not be involved in any way with regard to the immigration procedures, airline tickets, or accommodation expenses, for the family, companions, etc. of the selected applicant.
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 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.
Fellowship Period: Six months between April 2024 to March 2025.
Please indicate the length of your stay and its commencing and ending month in your Application Form (Form #1). (E.g., Six months from September 2024 to February 2025.)
The following documents must be submitted as PDFs to the MIF via Email.
Please do not combine all documents into one PDF.
All documents must be typed in English.
Inadequate documents will not be accepted.
The following will be automatically rejected without notice.
| Application Form |
| Please download the application form from the link below. An ID photograph taken within the past three months must be attached. Please make sure that the form is filled out precisely. [Application Form(Word)] Applications using anything but the prescribed form that has been signed and dated will not be accepted. |
| Research Plan |
| You must submit a research plan containing the following: (a) The content, purpose and methodology of the research (b) The road map of the research project (c) The benefit the research project will bring to your home country (a) and (b) should be described in detail based on discussions with your host professor/scholar in Japan. |
| Curriculum Vitae (CV) and List of Publications |
| Regarding the list of publications, please precisely include the authors and titles of the publications, as well as the name of the journal, page(s), and year of publication in the list. Please also clearly highlight the title of the publication related to the research project that you intended to conduct in Japan. |
| Recommendation Letter |
| Recommendation Letter must be from your current home institution (employer) and written on its letterhead. It should testify to your academic ability and achievements and confirm the availability of study leave during your fellowship period. |
| Soft copies of Academic Certificates/Diplomas for Ph.D., Master’s, and Bachelor’s Degrees |
| If these documents are not available in English, please attach English translations (Self-translations are not acceptable). |
| Invitation Letter |
| Invitation Letter must be from and signed by your host professor/scholar in Japan. The letter must show whether they agree to your fellowship period and the research project as well as to grant the use of facilities and arrange your accommodations during the fellowship. A letter that is not written on the letterhead of the host institution and not signed by the host scholar will not be accepted. < To host professors/scholars in Japan > Please include the following information in your letter. (1) Full name (2) Institutional affiliation (including department and faculty) (3) Contact information (postal code, address, telephone, Email address) You can write your letter in either English or Japanese. However, please be sure to write (1) and (2) in both English and Japanese. Please send the applicant your signed letter via Email so that they can include it with their application documents. |
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: [email protected]
Applications will not be accepted for any reason before or after the application period.
Research Fields: Natural science, Engineering, and Medicine are given first priority.