The candidates hold a doctorate or at least a Master’s degree. They are eligible during the ten-year period following the successful completion of their PhD or MA degree. Extensions to the ten-year rule are possible in principle in case of exceptional circumstances which should be explained in the application and supporting documents are required. The European Fellowship holders pursue a period of research in Japan whereas the Japanese Fellows do their research at host institutions in Europe. The Fellowships are awarded for periods of minimum three months and maximum one year.
The Fellowships are awarded regardless of discipline and existing employment positions
.You are a Japanese national or permanent resident of Japan
·You hold a doctorate or at least a Master’s degree
·You have successfully completed you PhD or Master’s degree no longer than ten years ago.
Scholarship Application Deadline:15 September 2011
Further Scholarship Information and Application
