Japan-Short Term Fellowship Opportunity

The Matsumae International Foundation(MIF) is looking for a Japan-Short Term Fellowship.

This fellowship is aimed at aplicants of non-Japanese nationality who meet all of the following eligibility requirements: - Applicants must obtain a Letter of Invitation from host institutions in Japan. - Applicants must hold a PH.D. (Doctorate) degree, or be recognized by MIF as possessing equivalent academic qualifications. - Applicants must be at the age of 49 years old or younger at the time when documents are submitted.

- Applicants must have sufficient abilities in the English or Japanese languages.

- Applicants should not have past or current experiences of staying in Japan. (Except for short-term stay. E.g. sightseeing, conferences).

- Applicants should be in employment in their home countries, and must return to their countries upon completion of their MIF fellowship tenure.

- Applicants must be of sound health.

Fields of research such as natural science, engineering and medicine are considered with first priorities. More specific fields can be found on their website, as well as the Fellowship Annoucement.

Deadline: 31st August 2018

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