Japan Foundation for UNU (JFUNU) Scholarship 2018 for International Students in Japan
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PhD Scholarships 

Fully Funded Scholarships for International Students

2021 / 2022 Scholarships in Japan

Japan Foundation for UNU (JFUNU) Scholarship 2021

Japan Foundation for UNU (JFUNU) is offering scholarships for outstanding applicants from developing countries who can demonstrate a need for financial assistance in PhD degree program at the United Nations University Institute for the Advanced Study of Sustainability (UNU-IAS) in Japan. JFUNU aims to produce scholars who will become key researchers in the field of sustainability science.

Fields of Study / Subjects

PhD program is available in the field of sustainability science

Other latest Scholarships in Japan are also offered for different degrees and subjects all over the Japan.

Numbers of Scholarships

Limited numbers of awards are offered

Duration of Scholarships

The duration is maximum of 36 months (3 years)

Scholarships Description / Details

The scholarship provides:

  • A monthly allowance of 150,000 JPY for:
  • Living expenses for a maximum of 36 months
  • Travel costs to and from Japan
  • Visa handling fees
  • Health/accident insurance costs must be covered by the student
  • The tuition fees are fully waived for the scholarship recipients

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants for the PhD in Sustainability Science are required to have met ALL of the following requirements:

  • Strong interest in sustainability studies
  • Demonstrated commitment to study and understand global issues
  • A completed Master’s degree in disciplines related to sustainability studies and a minimum of 2 years of practical field experience related to UNU-IAS research themes

                                                                 OR

  • Two completed Master’s degrees, at least one of which must be in disciplines related to sustainability studies
  • A GPA of 3.5 or above on a 4.0 scale on at least one of the Master’s degrees earned
  • English language proficiency. The minimum score requirements for English language qualifications required by UNU-IAS are:
  • 600 in TOEFL – Paper-Based Testing (PBT)
  • 100 in TOEFL – Internet-Based Testing (IBT)
  • 7.0 in IELTS – Academic forma

How to Apply / Download Scholarships Form / Documents Required

Contact us:

  • United Nations University
    Institute for the Advanced Study of Sustainability
    5–53–70 Jingumae,
    Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-8925
    Japan
  • Tel: +81 3 5467 1212
    Fax: +81 3 3499 2828

Last Date to Apply / Deadline: 27th April (Annual)

Official Website: Visit official site to get the info about scholarship

http://ias.unu.edu/en/admissions/degrees/phd-in-sustainability-science-2016.html#scholarships