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 in 1980.
MIF has started receiving application for “2017 Research Fellowship Program”.
Deadline of submitting application documents: August 31, 2016
Eligibility Requirements:
Applicants of non-Japanese nationality; a Doctorate degree; must be under 49 years old; not have been in Japan previously; have firm positions and professions in their home nations; etc.
Applicants of non-Japanese nationality; a Doctorate degree; must be under 49 years old; not have been in Japan previously; have firm positions and professions in their home nations; etc.
Host Institution In Japan:
Applicants are free to select host institutions (university research laboratories, national research institutions or the corresponding facilities of private industry)
Fellowship Details:
Stipend for research and stay, Insurance, Air transportation (a round-trip air ticket to/from Tokyo) and Lump sum on arrival
Period & Number of Fellowships:
For a period of from three to six months; the number of fellowships is about 20 persons each year.
For further details and application visit the Matsumae International Foundation’s Research Fellowship Program 2017 page.