The Matsumae (MIF) Fellowship in Japan for 2025 is a fully funded opportunity. It is open to individuals who hold a Ph.D. degree. The fellowship duration is 6 months, and the application deadline is June 30, 2024. The fellowship period will take place between April 2025 and March 2026. Applicants must be 45 years old or younger at the time of application and should not have previously worked in Japan.
Additionally, applicants must secure an acceptance letter from a host institution in Japan. This fellowship provides an excellent opportunity for Ph.D. holders to conduct research and expand their academic horizons in Japan with full financial support.
Matsumae (MIF) Fellowship in Japan Overview
Fellowship
Details
Host Country
Japan
Eligibility
PhD holders
Fellowship Duration
6 months
Application Deadline
June 30, 2024
Fellowship Period
April 2025 – March 2026
Age Limit
45 years old or younger
Previous Work Experience
Must not have previously worked in Japan
Funding
Fully funded
Matsumae (MIF) Fellowship in Japan 2025 Fully Funded
Eligibility Criteria
Hold a Ph.D. degree: Applicants should have completed a doctoral degree or be scheduled to receive one by the time of enrollment in Japan.
Obtain an acceptance letter from a host institution: Applicants must secure a Letter of Acceptance (or Provisional Letter of Acceptance) from a Japanese university or research institution willing to host their research.
Age requirement: Applicants must be 45 years old or younger as of April 1st of the year of the scholarship application.
No prior work experience in Japan: Candidates who have not previously worked or studied in Japan as a student, researcher, or employee for a total of six months or more are eligible to apply.
Required Documents
Research plan
Application Form
Reason for an application why you are interested.
Soft copy of publications
CV and list of publications
Recommendation letter from employer
Soft copies of academic transcript and diploma/degree
Invitation letter from a Host Japanese professor or scholar
Benefits
Monthly allowance: A monthly stipend of JPY 220,000 is provided to cover living expenses during the scholarship period.
Arrival fund: A one-time arrival allowance of JPY 120,000 is provided to assist with the initial settlement expenses upon arrival in Japan.
Round-trip airfare: The scholarship covers the cost of round-trip economy class airfare between the recipient’s home country and Japan. The airfare is provided at the beginning and end of the scholarship period.
Overseas travel insurance: Successful applicants are provided with overseas travel insurance that includes medical treatment coverage during their stay in Japan.
Download the application form from the official website of the Matsumae International Foundation.
Submit the completed application form via email to the provided address (mif-japan.org).
Ensure to include all required supporting documents with your application.
Application Period:
The application period for the Matsumae International Foundation Fellowship 2025 is from April 1, 2024, to June 30, 2024, based on Japan Standard Time.
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