Nichibunken Academic Encouragement Award in Japan for PhD

  •  PhD
  •  15-Sep-2024
  •   Japan
  • $$  Exchange placement in Kyoto, Japan, including airfare, accommodation, and per diem allowances

The Nichibunken (International Research Center for Japanese Studies) is offering Academic Encouragement Award for outstanding candidates. The program is designed for the academic session 2024/2025.

Applicants must be current MPhil/ PhD students with research related to Japanese culture, from the UK, EU, or overseas. Eligible candidates are limited to doctoral students recommended by overseas institutions holding academic exchange agreements with Nichibunken or international member institutions (Full Member) of the Consortium for Global Japanese Studies.Founded in 1987, the International Research Center for Japanese Studies (Nichibunken) in Kyoto, Japan, is a leading institute dedicated to the interdisciplinary study of Japanese culture. It serves as a hub for scholars worldwide, offering resources and support for research on Japanese history, literature, art, religion, and social sciences.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • Eligible Countries: UK/EU and Overseas applicants
  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded to candidates in any MPhil/PhD programme with a research topic relating to Japanese culture
  • Admissible Criteria:
    • Current PhD/MPhil students only, not applicants starting their studies in 2024
    • Must be able to arrive in Japan on or after April 1, 2025, and depart by March 31, 2026
    • Duration of stay is up to 90 days
    • Arrival and departure during the New Year period (December 29-January 3) are not allowed.
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Offered Benefits

  • Up to 90 days of research at Nichibunken, including airfare (economy class), accommodation, and per diem allowances
  • Free access to the Visiting Researchers’ Room, library, computers, and other research facilities
  • Accommodation at Nichibunken House (fees apply)
  • A faculty member mentor
  • Assistance with visa applications for eligible awardees.

Application Process

  • Submit a complete programme application as soon as possible
  • After receiving an unconditional offer, contact to request an application form
  • Application Procedure Only one candidate may be recommended by the President or Faculty/Graduate School Dean of eligible institution.[ Documents to be prepared by the recommender ]

    [ Documents to be prepared by the candidate ]

    (1) Recommendation Form (  English ) (  Japanese )

    • (1)  Application Form
    • (2) Outline of research activities to date
    • (3) Research proposal (about 2,000 characters in Japanese)
    • (4) One of the following written by the candidate: Master’s thesis, a published academic research paper, a paper presented at an international academic conference, or some equivalent piece of written work
    • (5) Proof of current enrollment in a doctoral program at graduate school
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