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JSPS SUMMER PROGRAMME 2020 FOR MPhil OR PhD STUDENTS
07 October 2019
JSPS Summer Programme 2020
Application Deadline: 15 January 2020, 23:59 GMT
Fellowship to take place during fixed period: 9 June to 19 August 2020
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.
Eligibility: For the 2020 Programme, 23 fellowship places are available for UK nationals who are enrolled in PhD or M.Phil. programmes at a UK university at the time of application. Eligible research fields are not limited.
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.
Applications should be sent to the British Council Tokyo.
Application guidelines and form are available on their website here:
https://www.britishcouncil.jp/en/programmes/higher-education/support-researchers
For any Enquiries please e-mail: science@britishcouncil.or.jp
Also reports written by former UK JSPS Summer Programme Fellows about their experiences of this programme can be found on the JSPS London website at the following link:
https://www.jsps.org/funding_case_studies/fellowsummerprogramme/
FY2020 Call for the JSPS London Symposium and Seminar Scheme
13 August 2019
FY2020 Call for the JSPS London Symposium and Seminar Scheme
JSPS London's primary aims include publicising academic research from Japan and strengthening collaborative research linkages between the UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) and Japan. To help achieve these aims, JSPS London has created this scheme to support events organised by members of the JSPS Alumni Association of the UK and RoI or by Japanese Researchers based in the UK or RoI at institutional or departmental level. These events should aim to create high quality collaboration in cutting edge fields or showcase research in areas where Japan and the UK or RoI are world leading. This could be a symposium or smaller scale seminar. Both kinds of events can either focus on UK or RoI-Japan bilateral collaboration or be part of an international conference that aims to develop trusted multilateral partnerships with Japan and the UK and/or RoI at the centre.
Application Guidelines for FY2020 from here
Application Form_for_FY2020 from here
Closing date: Monday 14th October, 2019
Contact details: All completed application forms should be e mailed to JSPS London at: enquire@jsps.org
FY2019 JSPS London Call for the Short Term Pre/Postdoctoral Fellowship for Research in Japan (Second call)
26 March 2019
This programme provides the opportunity for short-term visits for pre- and post-doctoral UK researchers and European, North American and Canadian researchers based in the UK, for cooperative research with leading research groups at Japanese Universities and Institutions. The programme is designed to provide researchers with first-hand experience of the research and living environment in Japan, whilst expanding academic exchange between Japan and the UK. Researchers from any fields; Computer, Engineering, Health, Biological, Life, Natural and Physical Sciences, Mathematics, Humanities and Social Sciences etc. are eligible to apply. Awards will cover visits of 1 to 12 months.
Fellowship Start Period: 1st November 2019 – 31st March 2020
Grants are awarded for a period: 1 to 12 months
Closing Date: Monday 3rd June, 2019
Completed applications should be sent by e mail (short-termaward@jsps.org) to JSPS London. Any applications received by post and after the closing date will not be accepted.
Please download and carefully read the following 9 documents before starting your application form:
01 General Award Information for Applicants FY2019 2nd call
02 Guidelines for Completing your Application FY2019 2nd call
04 Subject Area Form for Natural and Physical Sciences
07 Application Checklist FY2019
09 Reference_Form_FY2019 (2nd Call) *you can fill in 09 PDF Form directly.
2019 JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship (Standard)
23 January 2019
2019 JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship (Standard)
For a 12 to 24 month research visit to Japan.
Eligibilty is limited to the natural sciences and UK and EU citizens.
Fellowships should start between 1 September to 30 November 2019.
Applications should be sent to the Royal Society
Deadline: 13 March 2019 (15:00 UK time)
FY2019 JSPS London BRIDGE Fellowship Call for Applications
08 January 2019
Closing date: Wednesday 20th February, 2019
Visit start period: Between July 2019 to the end of March 2020
Outline
his award gives the opportunity for past fellows of JSPS programmes to revisit Japan to create, sustain and/or strengthen collaborative linkages with the Japanese academic community. The objective is to build strong networks between researchers in Japan and the UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) through a variety of academic activities. All researchers who are registered with the UK & RoI-JSPS Alumni Association are eligible to apply.
These visits may include Fellows revisiting their past or new host institutions, holding meetings to plan or arrange joint research projects or seminars, training young researchers, giving lectures, and preparing or attending scientific conferences and research meetings. The results of each BRIDGE visit are to be recorded in reports written by both the visiting researcher and their Alumni Association. These reports are then used to evaluate the visit by the collaborative linkages created, sustained or strengthened as a result.
Please visit the JSPS Tokyo Head Quarters webpage for more information:
http://www.jsps.go.jp/english/e-plaza/bridge/index.html
Applicable Feild
All fields of the humanities, socia sciences and natural sciences are included.
Eligibility of Applicant
To be eligible, the researcher must meet all of the following requirements:
• Researchers who have conducted research in Japan under a JSPS International Programme and are registered with the JSPS Alumni Association of the UK & RoI and are based in the UK or RoI for research purposes are eligible to apply.
• Researchers who is employed as an active researcher working at a university or a research institute.
• The host researcher must be in support of all 7 administrative clauses on Form B (Agreement by Host Researcher) and e mail correspondence must be provided as evidence.
•Researchers who have received a BRIDGE Fellowship within the last 5 years (FY2014 – FY2018) can not apply to this call.
Eligibility of Host Researcher
In principle, researchers who are employed full time or classified as such at one of the Japanese research institutions listed below are eligible to host a BRIDGE Fellow.
(1)Universities, inter-university research institutes
(2)Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) facilitiesand other institutions engaged in scientific research
(3)Technical colleges
(4)Institutions designated by the MEXT
*Eligible institutions under (1)-(4) are listed at:
https://www-kokusai.jsps.go.jp/jsps1/kikanList.do (Posted only in Japanese)
*Definition of “full-time employment” is according to the regulations of the hostinstitution.
*There are cases when researchers not employed in a full-time position may be eligible.Such persons must be eligible to apply for Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research(KAKENHI) and their affiliated institution must judge them able to implement theproject and must provide an appropriate research environment (e.g., laboratory, equipment, personnel) for it.
*(2.) National and public research laboratories
Requirements of BRIDGE Fellows
• Fellows are required to submit a report to JSPS Tokyo Head Quarters and JSPS London within one month of completing their tenure. This report, including details of the affiliation of the host researcher and BRIDGE Fellow, may be given public access on the internet.
• Fellows are asked to mention they have been invited under the JSPS BRIDGE program when giving lectures and presentations in Japan.
• During their tenure, the Fellow is obligated to concentrate on creating, sustaining and strengthening research and academic networks related to the BRIDGE program and should not be engaged in other paid or non paid activities.
Commencement of Awards
JSPS London will make up to 6 recommendations for awards to the JSPS Tokyo Head Office in this call. This will be the only call for FY2019.
Unsuccessful applicants will be notified in writing by JSPS London within 2 months of the closing date. Successful applicants will receive an award letter and pre-departure preparation documents from JSPS Tokyo Head Quarters by mid May 2019.
• Fellowships are awarded for a period of 14 to 30 consecutive days
• Successful applicants are asked to start their Fellowships in Japan between 1 July 2019 to 31 March 2020.
Value of the Award
•Round trip air ticket (arranged by JSPS’ designated travel agent)
*JSPS can not reimburse BRIDGE fellows for air tickets they have purchased by themselves.
• Daily maintenance allowance of ¥13,000
• Research Support allowance of ¥100,000
*This allowance covers cooperative research-related expenses and can be applied for by the host researcher through their host institution to JSPS Tokyo once award of a fellowship has been confirmed.
• Overseas travel, accident and sickness insurance coverage.
*These terms of award are subject to change.
Application Assessment Criteria
• Provision a: Recruitment Policy
• Provision c: Screening Criteria
• Provision e: Rules for Nominating Committee Members
These documents can be found at the following URL:
http://www.jsps.go.jp/english/e-plaza/bridge/uk/index.html
Application Procedure
To apply for the scheme, please download and complete the application form and agreement by the host researcher, available from here:
Application for JSPS BRIDGE Fellowship programme FY2019 (Form_A) *you can fill in this PDF form directly.
Agreement by Host Researcher (Form B) *you can fill in this PDF form directly.
In addition to Forms A and B the following information should be submitted:
•E mail correspondence between the applicant and host (of no more than 10, A4 pages) which discusses the research to be undertaken during a BRIDGE Fellowship. Please provide e mail correspondence in English and a translation where necessary.
•One, A4 page CV
•One, A4 page list of selected publications.
In all sections of the application form please and do not use a font size below 10. For the application form A, a hand written signature scanned (digital image) can be accepted.
Any additional information given will not be considered.
All completed application forms, e mail correspondence, CV and publication list should be e mailed to JSPS London at : enquire@jsps.org
Further Notes
• There is a limit of one application per person in any fiscal year, irrespective of whether the applicant may belong to more than one JSPS Alumni Association.
• A researcher may not be a candidate for the BRIDGE Fellowship and another JSPS Programme at the same time.
•A researcher may not be awarded a BRIDGE Fellowship and a fellowship from another funding organisation at the same time to fund the same research trip.
• Researchers who have been supported under any JSPS international program are required to describe the results and its relevance, if any, in their application for a BRIDGE Fellowship.
• JSPS does not support any research or network building activity directly related to military affairs.
• Applicants should be aware that all information provided will be dealt with in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulations of JSPS London. Information will be held and processed at JSPS London, JSPS Tokyo and possibly other JSPS overseas offices and will be used exclusively for the purpose of implementing JSPS Programmes.
• Should JSPS London determine any information provided is incomplete, falsified, plagiarized or otherwise flawed, the application will be rejected.
• Fellows and host researchers must follow the rules established by the host institution and JSPS regarding infringement of human rights and prohibiting research misconduct. JSPS will take appropriate measures (e.g termination of fellowship, require reimbursement of part or all allowances paid) in cases of misuse of research funds, improper conduct (e.g. fabrication, falsification, plagiarization), unjustifiable acts (e.g. discrimination, harassment), or violation of laws.
2019 Master’s and Doctoral Programmes at UNU-IAS in Tokyo
21 December 2018
The United Nations University Institute for the Advanced Study of Sustainability (UNU-IAS) is now accepting applications for September 2019 admission to our postgraduate degree programmes: the Master of Science in Sustainability and the PhD in Sustainability Science. The application deadlines are 28 February 2019 for the master’s programme, and 19 April 2019 for the doctoral programme. Both programmes start in September 2019.
About the Programmes
UNU-IAS programmes aim to produce the policymakers and researchers of tomorrow, who will be at the forefront of global efforts towards a more sustainable future.
UNU-IAS students benefit from the unique opportunity to study in central Tokyo at a global university within the framework of the United Nations. Students gain both academic knowledge and practical research skills by actively contributing to the institute’s policy-oriented research projects.
Both programmes are intended for recent graduates, professionals and practitioners aiming to pursue internationally focused careers, through employment in UN agencies, other international organizations, governments, or the private sector. All lectures are conducted in English. Enrolled students also will have the opportunity to obtain credits not only from UNU-IAS but other leading universities in Japan. Joint diplomas programmes with the University of Tokyo Graduate School of Frontier Science (UT-GSFS) and Sophia University are also available.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit all application documents online. Please visit the Degree Programmes section of the UNU-IAS website to find out more about application requirements and procedures. Those who expect to receive the required qualifications before September 2019 are eligible to apply.
If you have any questions, please contact us through the online inquiry form.
JSPS SUMMER PROGRAMME 2019 FOR MPhil OR PhD STUDENTS
02 November 2018
JSPS Summer Programme 2019
Application Deadline: 15 January 2019, 23:59 GMT
Fellowship to take place during fixed period: 11 June to 21 August 2019
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.
Eligibility: For the 2019 Programme, 18 fellowship places are available for UK nationals who are enrolled in PhD or M.Phil. programmes at a UK university at the time of application. Eligible research fields are not limited.
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.
Applications should be sent to the British Council Tokyo.
Application guidelines and form are available on their website here:
https://www.britishcouncil.jp/en/programmes/higher-education/support-researchers
For any Enquiries please e-mail: science@britishcouncil.or.jp
Also reports written by former UK JSPS Summer Programme Fellows about their experiences of this programme can be found on the JSPS London website at the following link:
https://www.jsps.org/funding_case_studies/fellowsummerprogramme/
FY2019 JSPS London Call for the Short Term Pre/Postdoctoral Fellowship for Foreign Researchers (first call)
28 September 2018
This programme provides the opportunity for short-term visits for pre- and post-doctoral UK researchers and European, North American and Canadian researchers based in the UK, for cooperative research with leading research groups at Japanese Universities and Institutions. The programme is designed to provide researchers with first-hand experience of the research and living environment in Japan, whilst expanding academic exchange between Japan and the UK. Researchers from any fields; Computer, Engineering, Health, Biological, Life, Natural and Physical Sciences, Mathematics, Humanities and Social Sciences etc. are eligible to apply. Awards will cover visits of 1 to 12 months.
Fellowship Start Period: 1st May 2019 – 31st March 2020
Grants are awarded for a period: 1 to 12 months
Closing Date: Monday 3rd December, 2018
This call has been closed.
FY2019 Call for JSPS Core-to-Core Projects
26 September 2018
Applications to JSPS Tokyo.
Duration of Project: April 2019 to March 2024 (maximum of 5 years)
Application Period: Wednesday 5th September to Monday 1st October 2018, 17:00 Japan time.
2019 Engineering Science 21st Century Doctoral / Master’s Course Program for Foreign Students with a MEXT Scholarship
The Osaka University Graduate School of Engineering Science features one of our MEXT-granted programs: “Special Training Program for Robotics Engineers” in English, starting in October 2019.
The application period: Monday, November 19, 2018, to Friday, November 30, 2018
Please download and carefully read the following documents before starting your application form:
01_201910MEXT DC application guide for special program of 21st century
02_201910MEXT MC application guide for special program of 21st century
