Application Deadline: July 31st 2019
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. “2020 Research Fellowship Program” has been officially released.
Eligibility Requirements:
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Applicants of non-Japanese nationality who meet all of the following eligibility requirements are invited to submit the required application documents.
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Applicants must obtain a Letter of Invitation from host institutions in Japan.
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Applicants must hold a PH.D. (Doctorate) degree, or be recognized by MIF as possessing equivalent academic qualifications.
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Applicants must be at the age of 49 years old or younger at the time when documents are submitted.
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Applicants must have sufficient abilities in the English or Japanese languages.
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Applicants should not have past or current experiences of staying in Japan. (Except for short-term stay. E.g. sightseeing, conferences)
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Applicants should be in employment in their home countries, and must return to their countries upon completion of their MIF fellowship tenure.
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Applicants must be of sound health.
- Fields of research such as natural science, engineering and medicine are considered with first priorities.
- Applicants indicate the period of Fellowship with the length of stay needed for the Research Project (Application Document #2) between 3 to 6 months, and commencing month and ending month between April 2020 and March 2021. (e.g. 5 months from June 2020 to October 2020)
- MIF plans to invite about 20 researchers/scholars.
- Applicants should obtain the current issue of the Fellowship Announcement from MIF. Or download the announcement from the MIF’s website and print out the Application Form in PDF-format or MS Word file.
- MIF cannot entertain requests for waivers of the eligibility requirements and other conditions, listed in the Fellowship Announcement, and will not accommodate such requests.
- Application must be submitted from the applicant’s home country. MIF accepts those submitted by post. Those applications submitted electronically or via facsimile will be unacceptable.
- Application must be received by MIF by 17:00 on July 31st, 2019 (Japan Standard Time). Application will not be accepted in any reason after the deadline date.
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