Japan warmly invites prospective researchers to explore its rich opportunities through the Matsumae International Foundation Fellowship 2025, offering a fully-funded experience for professionals to engage in research without financial constraints. This fellowship not only enhances your career but also provides a platform to collaborate with intellectuals, analyze global issues critically, and propose viable solutions. It contributes to broadening your subject knowledge, empowering you to address issues in your specific field with depth.
The MIF Japan Fellowship 2025 aims to support international researchers by introducing them to Japan’s history, philosophy, and the aspirations of its influential founders. This global fellowship enables young, talented participants to deepen their understanding of Japan, fostering connections that contribute to building trustworthy relationships worldwide, thereby promoting lasting peace and development.
Supported by a leading foundation established in 1979, the MIF short-term fellowship in Japan seeks to attract highly qualified researchers, nurturing their abilities and establishing collaborative connections between Japan and other nations. In the context of escalating nuclear risks globally, the foundation underscores the significance of cultural and scientific exchanges in securing global stability.
The fully-funded research fellowship program by MIF covers all essential expenses that might hinder productive travel. During your stay in Japan, you’ll have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the nation’s culture and traditions, crucial elements that contributed to its transformation into a peaceful nation post the world war. Japan is committed to imparting scientific and technical knowledge to emerging minds, empowering them to contribute to societal problem-solving, with study tours and other visits providing both educational and entertaining value.
**Matsumae International Foundation Fellowship 2024:**
- Host Country: Japan
- Host Institutions: Japanese universities, national research institutions, or other private sector bodies
- Funded By: Matsumae International Foundation
- Duration: Six months between April 2024 to March 2025
- Number of Participants: Up to 15 fellowships
- Areas of Research: Natural science, Engineering, Medicine
**Benefits of Matsumae International Foundation Fellowship in Japan 2025:**
- Monthly allowance of JPY 220,000 for living and research activities
- Arrival fund of JPY 120,000
- Round-trip economy class airfare
- Travel insurance covering medical treatment and death benefits
- Study tour
**Eligibility Criteria :**
- Non-Japanese nationals
- PhD degree holders
- Not more than 49 years old
- Must have an invitation letter from the Japanese host institution
- Proficiency in English or Japanese language
- No prior experience staying or working in Japan
- Employment in their home country with a commitment to return after completing the fellowship and contribute to its development
- Preference for research fields in natural sciences, engineering, and medicine
**How to Apply for Matsumae International Foundation Fellowship in Japan:**
- Download the application form from the official website
- Submit the application form via email to mif-japan.org
- Include supporting documents
- Carefully complete the application form and submit it
**MIF Fellowship Application Period:**
- April 1, 2024, to June 30, 2024 (Japan Standard Time)