Deadline- April 10, 2013
Countries/Region– Japan
Women from around the world are invited for international fellowships program which is offered by Japanese Association of University women(JAUW) to carry out independent research or advanced study at the postgraduate level in Japan 2013-2014.
Eligibility–
- Applicant are a invited from Japanese women of any nationality who are living outside Japan at the time of application.
- Applicant have received a Master’s degree or its equivalent, and presently work outside academia, or they are a student/researcher higher than MA /its equivalent academic attainment (typically of pre-doctoral or dissertation level). Postdoctoral researchers may apply but they may be placed lower in priority.
- Applicant have to submit, at the time of application, an acceptance letter from the prospective host university/institution in Japan or of their prospective supervisor of the said university/institution. Applicant have to get the said letter by themself. JAUW will not extend any help regarding to this matter.
- Applicant have to explain in their proposal that their ongoing study/research is pursued in Japan academically/technically better than in any other place.
- Applicant have to state clearly in their proposal how and in what aspect they will contribute to their home country through their study/ research in Japan.
Terms:
- Up to two fellowships will be awarded under this Program.
- The amount of grant will range from ¥700,000 to ¥1,000,000 per grantee, taking into consideration the duration of your stay in Japan and various other factors.
- This grant is for 5 to 6 months between September 2013 and March 2014.
- One third of the total amount will be paid at the time of your arrival in Japan. The rest will normally be paid within 40 days after the initial payment. However, the latter amount (i.e. two thirds of the total) may be payable in two or three installments, taking into account various circumstances surrounding the grantee in Japan.
How to apply?
- Applications must be submitted using the official forms, downloaded from JAUW homepage. ・ All entries of the Application Forms must be single spaced, and typed in English. The format must be kept as specified in each form.
- Two copies of each of the completed Application Forms (i.e. both part 1 and part 2), and all supporting documents must be sent in one single packet via airmail to given address in website.
Required Documents must be submitted these are as follows-
- Three recommendation letters: each letter should be enclosed in a sealed envelope and signed by the writer.
- medical certificate: issued by a qualified medical doctor certifying that applicant are healthy enough to do their study in Japan for proposed period.
- an acceptance letter of their supervisor/partner etc. at host institution
- a copy of their passport-sized photo. Be sure to write full name on the other side.
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