Doctoral Fellowship
Award Type: Fellowship
Selection is based upon scholarly and professional quality, the applicant's contribution to a better understanding of Japanese culture, arts, language, and society, and to the promotion of cultural relations between Japan and the world. Applicant must have sufficient proficiency in Japanese to pursue research in Japan. Three letters of reference, an evaluation of Japanese-language ability, and academic transcripts required. Applicant should contact the Japan Foundation New York office in September.
Award Amount
Number of Awards
Average: 10
Applicants: 55
Deadlines & Renewal
November 1
Eligibility Requirements
Humanities, Japan studies, social sciences
More Details
- Recipients receive 310,000 yen per month with additional allowances for accompanying dependents, health insurance, and academic fees totaling a maximum of 140,000 yen per month. Round-trip airfare as well as one-time allowances are provided for settling in/departure costs and research expenses.
Sponsoring Organization
Japan Foundation
New York Office
New York, NY 10019
(212) 489-0299
(212) 489-0409
info@jfny.org
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