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JSPS SUMMER PROGRAMME 2017 FOR MPhil OR PhD STUDENTS

01 November 2016

Fellowships

JSPS Summer Programme 2017
Application Deadline: Sunday 15th January 2017
Fellowship to take place during fixed period: 13 June to 23 August 2017

Applications should be sent to the British Council Tokyo. Application guidelines and form are available on their website here:
www.britishcouncil.jp/en/programmes/higher-education/support-researchers

For any Enquiries please e-mail: science@britishcouncil.or.jp

The JSPS Summer Programme provides the opportunity for current MPhil or PhD students to receive a one week orientation on Japanese culture and research systems on arrival and then move to a host institution in Japan of their choice and approved by JSPS, to conduct collaborative research activities for 2 months during the summer.

Value of award: Return international airfare, maintenance allowance (534,000, JPY), research support allowance (158,500 JPY) and overseas travel and accident insurance policy are provided.

Eligibility: Applicants must be a British national and a current MPhil or PhD student based at a UK university or research institution at the time of application. Eligible research fields are not limited.