Deadline:31 August 2015
The Matsumae International Foundation (MIF) is seeking applications for its fellowship program with the theme “Towards A Greater Understanding of Japan and a Lasting World Peace”.
The Matsumae International Foundation (MIF) is a nongovernmental organization. Its Fund is solely based on donations from many Japanese people, enterprises and groups.
Focus Areas
The areas of priority in fields of study are:
- Natural Science
- Engineering
- Medicine
Number of Fellowships
The number of fellowships is about 20 persons for a period of 3 to 6 months.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants of non-Japanese nationality who meet all of the following eligibility requirements are eligible to apply for the fellowship program.
- Applicants must hold a Ph.D. (Doctorate) degree, or be recognized by MIF as possessing equivalent academic qualifications.
- Applicants must be under 49 years old at the time of application.
- Applicants must have sufficient conversational ability in English or Japanese to prevent insurmountable difficulties during their research activities in Japan.
- Applicants should not have been in Japan in the past and/or in the present.
- Applicants should have firm positions and professions in their home countries, and should return to their countries on completion of their fellowship stay by MIF.
- Applicants must be of sound health and not physically handicapped in any way which would not prevent from carrying out research in Japan.
How to Apply
Interested applicants must submit their applications by using the application form given on the website.
For more information, please visit MIF Scholarship.
