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UNU-IAS PhD Scholarships, Japan 2019

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Eligibility

PhD in Sustainability Science applicants

Region

Japan

Award

Full tuition fee waiver and monthly allowance of JPY 120,000

Deadline

Closed

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About The Program

United Nations University-Institute for the Advanced Study of Sustainability (UNU-IAS) invites applications from students who wish to pursue a three-year PhD programme in Sustainability Science. The programme seeks to equip students with comprehensive and multidisciplinary knowledge of sustainability problems and deepen their understanding of the role of environment sustainability to address current issues of global change. During the course, the students will also be interacting with leading scholars and policymakers through lectures, conferences and workshops. Students shortlisted for the scholarship will receive a full tuition fee waiver along with a monthly stipend of JPY 120,000.

EligibilityDeadline Date: Closed

To be eligible for this scholarship, an applicant must:

  • Have a strong interest in sustainability studies
  • Be a Master's degree holder in sustainability studies or related disciplines
  • Demonstrate a commitment to study and understand global issues
  • Have a GPA of 3.5 or above on a scale of 4.0 during the Master's degree
  • Fulfil the minimum English language proficiency requirements:
    • 600 on TOEFL – Paper-Based Testing (PBT) OR
    • 100 on TOEFL – Internet-Based Testing (IBT) OR
    • 7.0 on IELTS – Academic format
  • Have at least 2 years of practical field experience related to UNU-IAS research themes OR
  • Have two completed Master’s degrees, at least one of which must be in a discipline related to sustainability studies
  • Demonstrate a need for financial assistance

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Benefits

The students selected for the scholarship will benefit from the following:

  • Full tuition fee waiver
  • A monthly allowance of JPY 120,000 for living expenses for a maximum of 36 months

Note: It must be noted that expenses like travel costs to and from Japan, visa handling fees and health/accident insurance costs must be handled by students themselves.

Documents

Candidates need to submit the following documents while applying:

  • Application form
  • Document validating the candidate's legal name, nationality and residence status (Passport, Birth certificate etc)
  • Statement of purpose
  • Research proposal (including 300 words of abstract)
  •  Letters of reference (3)
  • Copy of official transcripts
  •  Proof of English language proficiency
  •  Proof of awarded degree with date received
  •  Proof of expected graduation date and student registration certificate (If applicable)
How can you apply?

Follow the below steps to apply for the scholarship:

Step 1: Visit the online application portal.
Step 2: Before accessing the application, the candidate must register or log in on the website.
Step 3: Fill the application form and provide applicant details, educational background, references, health and financial declaration, etc.
Step 4: Upload the required documents.
Step 5: Submit the application.

More Details
Important documents
Application GuideApplication SampleProgramme BrochureResearch ProposalStatement of Purpose
Terms and Conditions
  • Successful and unsuccessful applicants will be notified by email after approximately 6 to 8 weeks.
  • The PhD programme starts in September.
  • By July of the third year, the students are expected to complete all of the course requirements, obtaining at least 14 credits.
  • All application forms must be typed and filled in English.
  • All the documents submitted with the application will become the property of UNU-IAS and cannot be returned.
  • Admission will be revoked in case any falsification is discovered in any of the documents.

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Contact Details

Admissions Office
53-70, Jingumae 5-chome
Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-8925,
Japan

Phone: +81 (0)3 5467-1212

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FAQ's

Q. Does a candidate need a score from the Japanese Language Proficiency Test to be eligible?
A. No. There is no such requirement. The University does not require applicants to speak Japanese.

 

Q. Is there a separate application procedure for availing scholarship?
A. No. Students applying for the PhD programme will be automatically considered for the scholarship when they meet the eligibility criteria.

 

Q. What is the monthly allowance offered under the scholarship programme?
A. Students can benefit from a monthly allowance of JPY 120,000 for a duration of maximum 36 months.

 

Q.How can an applicant retrieve original documents submitted while applying for the scholarship?
A. UNU-IAS does not ask for Original documents to be submitted. Applicants can submit certified copies of the relevant documents.

 

Q. How can a student apply for a Japanese visa?
A. Upon the selection of the student for the programme, he/she will be provided with all the necessary information for obtaining a Japanese student visa.

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