Japanese
Association of University Women is inviting applications for its 2017 JAUW
International Fellowship Program. Fellowships available for women to
further pursue ongoing study or research at a host university or
institution in Japan.
Association of University Women is inviting applications for its 2017 JAUW
International Fellowship Program. Fellowships available for women to
further pursue ongoing study or research at a host university or
institution in Japan.
This
program is to offer core funding to financially help you come and stay in Japan
when you have found that it is preferable or very important for you to stay in
Japan to further pursue your ongoing study/research.
program is to offer core funding to financially help you come and stay in Japan
when you have found that it is preferable or very important for you to stay in
Japan to further pursue your ongoing study/research.
Japanese
Association of University Women (JAUW), established in 1946, is a member of
IFUW; the world’s leading organization for women. JAUW shares IFUW’s mission
together with its 50+ member associations around the globe.
Association of University Women (JAUW), established in 1946, is a member of
IFUW; the world’s leading organization for women. JAUW shares IFUW’s mission
together with its 50+ member associations around the globe.
If
English is not applicant’s first language then they will need to show
that their English language skills are at a high enough level to succeed in
their studies.
English is not applicant’s first language then they will need to show
that their English language skills are at a high enough level to succeed in
their studies.
Course
Level:Fellowships
are available to further pursue ongoing study or research at a host
university or institution in Japan.
Level:Fellowships
are available to further pursue ongoing study or research at a host
university or institution in Japan.
Study
Subject(s): Fellowships
are awarded in all disciplines.
Subject(s): Fellowships
are awarded in all disciplines.
Scholarship
Award: Up
to two fellowships will be awarded under this Program.
Award: Up
to two fellowships will be awarded under this Program.
- The
amount of fellowship will range from ¥700,000 to ¥1,000,000 per grantee.
The duration of your stay in Japan and various other factors will be taken
into consideration in deciding the total amount of grant. - This
fellowship is for 5 to 6 months between September 2016 and March 2017,
depending on your proposal. - 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, depending on circumstances
surrounding the grantee in Japan.
Scholarship
can be taken in Japan
can be taken in Japan
Eligibility:
- You
are a woman of any nationality but other than Japanese, living outside
Japan at the time of application. - You
have received a Master’s degree or its equivalent, and presently work
outside academia, or you are a student/researcher higher than MA /its
equivalent level (typically of pre-doctoral or dissertation level).
Postdoctoral researchers may apply but they may be placed lower in
priority. - You
have to find a host university or institution in Japan by yourself, and
have to submit, at the time of application, a Letter of Acceptance from
that host or from your prospective supervisor thereof. JAUW will not
extend any help regarding this matter. - You
have to explain in your proposal why you have to come to stay in Japan to
pursue your ongoing study or research. - You
have to state clearly in your proposal how and in what aspect you will
contribute to your home country through your study/ research in Japan.
Nationality:
International
students (other than Japanese) can apply for these women fellowships.
International
students (other than Japanese) can apply for these women fellowships.
College
Admission Requirement
Admission Requirement
Entrance
Requirement: Applicants must have received a Master’s degree or its equivalent.
Requirement: Applicants must have received a Master’s degree or its equivalent.
English
Language Requirement: If English is not applicant’s first language
then they will need to show that their English language skills are at a high
enough level to succeed in their studies.
Language Requirement: If English is not applicant’s first language
then they will need to show that their English language skills are at a high
enough level to succeed in their studies.
How
to Apply: Applications
must be submitted using the official forms, downloaded from JAUW homepage.
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. - Five
copies of each of the completed Application Forms (i.e. both part 1 and
part 2), and all other Application documents must be sent in one single
packet via airmail.
Application
Deadline:
The application deadline is March 31, 2017.
Deadline:
The application deadline is March 31, 2017.
