2013-2014 JAUW International Fellowships Women in Japan
Japanese Association of University Women International offers scholarships for women wishing to do independent research in graduate school. 2013-2014 / Japanese Association of University women offers international fellowships for women who are carrying out or would like to carry out independent research or advanced study at the postgraduate level in Japan 2013-2014
Study Subject(s): The scholarship is provided to learn any of the subjects offered by the university.
Course Level: This scholarship is for pursuing Postgraduate research.
Scholarship Provider: Japanese Association of University Women
Scholarship can be taken at: Japan
Eligibility:
-You are a woman of any nationality but 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 academic attainment (typically of pre-doctoral or dissertation level). Postdoctoral researchers may apply but they may be placed lower in priority.
-You have to submit, at the time of application, an acceptance letter from the prospective host university/institution in Japan or of your prospective supervisor of the said university/institution. You have to get the said letter by yourself. JAUW will not extend any help regarding to this matter.
-You have to explain in your proposal that your ongoing study/research is pursued in Japan academically/technically better than in any other place.
-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.
Scholarship Open for International Students: The woman of any nationality but other than Japan can apply for this scholarship.
Scholarship Description: JAUW International Fellowship Program for woman of any nationality but Japanese, living outside Japan at the time of application. Master’s degree or its equivalent, and presently work outside academia, or you are a student/researcher higher than MA /its equivalent academic attainment (typically of pre-doctoral or dissertation level). Postdoctoral researchers may apply but they may be placed lower in priority.
Number of awards offered: 2 Scholarships are offered.
Tenure of award: Scholarship is offered for 5 to 6 months between September 2013 and March 2014.
Value: The amount of grant will range from ¥700,000 to ¥1,000,000 per grantee, taking into consideration the duration of your stay in Japan and various other factors.
Selection criteria: Not known
Notification: June, 2013
How to Apply: The mode of applying is by post.
Scholarship Application Deadline: Do submit your applications till April 10, 2013.
Further Scholarship Information and Application
http://bfwg.org.uk/bfwg5/images/stories/downloads/2013-14japan-instructions.pdf
