MIF 2023 Research Fellowship Program (Japan)

Upon the concept of the founder of the Matsumae International Foundation (MIF), “Towards A Greater Understanding of Japan and a Lasting World Peace”, MIF has started the Research Fellowship Program.

Fields of study such as natural science, engineering and medicine are given first priority. Candidates are free to select host institutions (university research laboratories, national research institutions or the corresponding facilities of private industry)

• Table of Content
• About Matsumae International Foundation (MIF)
• Research Fellowship Program
• Aim and Benefits of Research Fellowship Program
• Requirements for Research Fellowship Program Qualification
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Matsumae International Foundation (MIF)

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

Research Fellowship Program

Aim and Benefits of Research Fellowship Program

• Stipend for research and stay
• Insurance
• Air transportation (a round-trip air ticket to/from Tokyo)
• Lump sum on arrival

Requirements for Research Fellowship Program Qualification

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.

Documents Required for Application

The following documents must be submitted as PDFs to the MIF via email.
All documents must be typed in English.
Inadequate documents will not be accepted.
The following will be automatically rejected without notice.

• ? Emails over 10 MB in size.
• ? Emails with attachments with file extensions other than “pdf.”
• ? Emails with attachments in any compressed format such as “zip” or “rar.” 
• ? Emails including any program files or downloadable links.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit MIF website.