2016-2017 Hosei International Fund (HIF) Foreign Scholars Fellowship in Japan

Hisei University International Development Center invites applicants to bumit application for Foreign Scholars Fellowship in Japan 2016-2016.

Invitations are extended to young scholars from abroad who are, at the least, enrolled in a doctoral degree program to apply to the HIF
Fellowship Program to carry out non-degree research programs at Hosei University under the direction of and/or in cooperation with Hosei faculty and researchers. It is expected that joint cooperation and coordination with Hosei faculty will contribute much to the development of the university’s research capabilities

Scholarship Provider/ Funding Agency

The Hosei International Fund (HIF), Hosei University

Study Area

Humanities, social or natural sciences, or engineering

Scholarship open for

International Students

Scholarship Level

Research Scholarship

Eligibility

Applicant must:

·         be foreign national (includes stateless person, foreign national currently residing in Japan)

·         be presently enrolled in a doctoral degree program, hold a Doctorate, or its equivalent as recognized by the University

·         have sufficient fluency in either Japanese or English

·         be no more than 39 years of age as of April 1, 2016

·         not have been a previous recipient of this fellowship

Number of Scholarships

2-3 Scholarships

Scholarship Duration

6 to 12 months

Coverage/Scholarship Benefits

An HIF Fellow can receive ¥300,000 each month

·         An HIF Fellow can receive all or part of economy class transportation expenses for travel to and from Japan. The travel subsidy for round-trip travel is ¥300,000 maximum (or up to ¥150,000 for one way travel). To receive the inbound travel subsidy, the researcher must be living outside Japan; to receive the outbound subsidy a researcher must leave Japan within 30 days of completion of the research program.

·         An HIF Fellow may receive assistance in his/her research from the research advisor, participate in lectures and seminars, and use other facilities of Hosei University.

·         An HIF Fellow will be provided with shared office space, PC, and a Hosei University network ID.

Hosei University will provide, upon request, a furnished apartment. However, the rent (approximately ¥100,000 per month) must be borne by the Fellow. (Note that rental expenses are subject to change)

Application Method

Send via Email

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Deadline

June 5, 2015

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