Meiji Jingu Japanese Studies Research Scholarships in UK

2013
SOAS offers Meiji Jingu Japanese Studies Research Scholarships for
MPhil/PhD Students in the field of Japanese Studies in UK

Study
Subject(s):

Subject
is Japanese Studies.

Course
Level:

This scholarship is
available for pursuing MPhil/PhD degree level.

Scholarship
Provider:

SOAS,University of
London

Scholarship can
be taken at:

UK

Eligibility:

-Current PhD
students at SOAS, or newly enrolling full-time MPhil students are eligible.
Newly enrolling MPhil students will be given preference.
-Applicant must possess an MA degree from SOAS or an equivalent institution in
a relevant subject.
-Candidates must have an offer of admission. Where a formal letter of
offer for a place to study is pending, a letter from the candidate’s potential
SOAS supervisor will be required.
-Open to UK/EU and overseas applicants.

Scholarship
Open for International Students:

The students
of UK/EU and overseas can apply for this scholarship.

Scholarship
Description:

There are two Meiji
Jingu Japanese Student Research Scholarships available. Each scholarship is
valued at £7,000 in total. Scholarships are for one year only, but it is
possible for students to reapply, if an award recipient has demonstrated
outstanding potential for research. Please note that this scholarship cannot be
held during the Extension of Writing-Up (Continuation) status.

Number
of awards offered:

There are two Meiji
Jingu Japanese Student Research Scholarships available.

Duration
of award:

Scholarships are for
one year only.

What
does it cover?

Each scholarship is
valued at £7,000 in total.

Selection
criteria:

-MPhil candidates
will be assessed on academic merit and the strength of their proposal.
-PhD candidates will be assessed on academic merit, the results of their
research during the previous year and proposal.
-Some consideration will be given for financial need.

Notification:

All candidates will
be notified by e-mail regarding the outcome of their application, generally by
mid-July. Successful candidates will also be notified by letter. If you have
not heard from us by mid-July, please contact the Scholarships Officer