Short Detail of Matsumae International Foundation Scholarships:
Institute Name: Japan Universities.
Country to Study in: Japan.
Courses Offered: All Subjects.
Degree Level: Research.
Students Nationality: International Students and Domestic Students.
Scholarship Award: Fully Funded (JPY 220,000 to cover expenses for research activities and JPY 120,000 to cover part of the initial costs of living in Japan).
Last Date/Dead Line: open.
Description of Scholarship:
Matsumae International Foundation Scholarships announced by Japan Universities for International Students and Domestic Students to study in Japan. The scholarship allows Research level programm(s) in the field(s) of All Subjects taught at Japan Universities. The last date of applying for this scholarship is open and scholarship provide Fully Funded (JPY 220,000 to cover expenses for research activities and JPY 120,000 to cover part of the initial costs of living in Japan) to successful candidates.
The Japan Universities provide a golden chance to International Students and Domestic Students to complete their studies in the field(s) of All Subjects at Japan on scholarship.
Matsumae International Foundation Scholarships in Japan for International Students 2023 is open for International Students, Domestic Students. The scholarship allows Research level program(s) in the field of All Subjects taught at Japan Universities Matsumae International Foundation. The deadline for the scholarship is Open. Matsumae International Foundation Scholarships in Japan for International Students 2023 is available to undertake Research level programs at Japan Universities.
The following financial supports are provided to successful applicants.
Fellowships are provided to the successful applicants only and are intended for necessary living expenses and research activities in Japan. Under no circumstances, this fellowship is transferable.
The MIF was established in 1979 with the goals of inviting promising young researchers to Japanese research institutions to nurture abilities that will enable them to solve issues facing their countries and of supporting activities that build bridges between Japan and their countries. The MIF is modeled on the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation in Germany and as a private entity, the MIF carries out activities to invite overseas researchers to Japan, regardless of their nationality, religion, or the political system they come from and provide them with opportunities to pursue research completely free from obligation.
Requirements Criteria for Scholarship:
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 the development of their own country.
Scholarship Benefits:
- 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 benefits is provided.
- The MIF invites fellowship recipients to participate in a study tour during their fellowship to deepen their understanding of Japan.
How to Apply for Scholarship:
● Email: [email protected]
● Application Period: April 1, 2022, to June 30, 2022 (Japan Standard Time)
Applications will not be accepted for any reason before or after the application period applications are evaluated by the MIF Screening Committee on the basis of academic value and degree of perfection of the research projects.
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 include any program files or downloadable links.
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(PDF)] [Application Form(Word)]
Applications using anything but the prescribed form that has been signed and dated will not be accepted.