Last date
30/06/2026
Reward
129,218
Qualification
Science, Engineering, Medical
Post
Higher studies
General information
Scholarship name
MATSUMAE INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP
1. Upon the concept of the founder of the Matsumae International Foundation (MIF), “Towards A Greater Understanding of Japan and a Lasting World Peace”, MIF started the Research Fellowship Program in 1980. 2. Research Fellowship Program” has been officially released. The deadline for application is June (Japan Standard Time). 3. Fields of research such as natural science, engineering and medicine are considered with first priorities. Particulars Description Name Max Weber Fellowship Program Provided by European University Institute Purpose Higher Studies
- Region
- International Region : Japan
- Scholarship type
- Private
- Fields
- Science, Engineering, Medical
- For
- Higher studies
Key dates
Last date to apply: 30/06/2026 The last date to apply for this fellowship is June 30, 2026.
Eligibility
The applicant of non-Japanese nationality who meets all the following eligibility requirements is invited to submit application documents:
- Applicant must obtain a Letter of Invitation from Host Institution in Japan.
- Applicant must hold Ph.D. (Doctoral degree).
- Applicant must be at the age of 49 years old or younger at the time when application documents are submitted.
- Applicant must have sufficient abilities in the English or Japanese languages.
- Applicant should not have past or current experiences of staying in Japan. (Except for short-term stays such as sightseeing and conferences).
- Applicant must have an occupation in your home county, return there upon completion of your fellowship tenure and should contribute to the development of your country.
Award & availability
Stated amount: 129,218
- A monthly allowance of ¥220,000 (Rs. 1,29,218.72/-) is provided to cover expenses for research activities (including materials) and living expenses in Japan.
- ¥120,000 (Rs. 70,477.75/-) is provided to cover part of the initial costs of living in Japan. No. Of Fellowship: 15
Application
No Separate Application or Fee is Required to get the scholarship, it will be automatically considered, once you enrolled for the program. Applicant must submit the required documents in accordance with the latest announcement which can be downloaded from MIF’s website. Your application documents must be submitted to the following email address. Submit to: contact@mif-japan.org. Application Period: From April to June (Japan Standard Time). The application will not be accepted for any reason before/after the application period.
Selection process
- Applications are evaluated by the Screening Committee of MIF on the basis of academic value and the degree of perfection of the research projects.
- The results will be announced on MIF’s website in December.
- MIF will send Grant Letters to successful applicants.
- MIF neither announces the discussions by our Screening Committee nor accepts inquiries about the individual application cases.
- MIF will not comment on the reasons for the decisions made by the Screening Committee. Other Info
- Invitation Letter must be from and signed by your host professor/scholar in Japan.
- The letter must show whether they agree to your fellowship period and the research project as well as to grant the use of facilities and arrange your accommodations during the fellowship. A letter that is not written on the letterhead of the host institution and not signed by the host scholar will not be accepted.
Contact
Email: contact@mif-japan.org. Apply Now http://www.mif-japan.org/