HIF Foreign Scholars Fellowship

Contact Name: 
Coordinator, HIF Foreign Scholars Fellowship
Typical application deadline: 
June
Page last updated: 
04/01/2011
Contact Phone: 
+81-3-3264-9402
Application Deadline: 
June 3, 2011
Contact e-mail: 
hif@hosei.ac.jp
weblinks: 
Fellowship information
Application
Funding source home page: 
Hosei University
Applicant Eligibility: 
Ph.D.
Other
Applicant Eligibility Comments: 

Applicant must:

  • Be foreign national, including stateless person or foreign national currently residing in Japan
  • Be presently enrolled in a doctoral degree program, hold a Doctorate, or its equivalent as recognized by the University
  • Have sufficient fluency in either Japanese or English
  • Be no more than 39 years of age as of April 1, 2012
  • Not have been a previous recipient of this fellowship 
Keywords: 
Asia
General support
International
International students
People
Science/technology
Social sciences
Amount: 
up to 300,000 Yen/month
Funding Abstract: 

In 1980, Hosei University in anticipation of the 100th anniversary of its founding, established the Hosei International Fund (HIF) to advance international cooperation in academic research and scholarship. As one undertaking covered by this fund, academics may apply to the HIF Fellowship Program, also known as the Foreign Scholars Fellowship.

Invitations are extended to young scholars from abroad who are, at the least, enrolled in a doctoral degree program to apply to the HIF Fellowship Program to carry out non-degree research programs at Hosei University under the direction of and/or in cooperation with Hosei faculty and researchers. It is expected that joint cooperation and coordination with Hosei faculty will contribute much to the development of the university's research capabilities.

Type of Funding: 
Fellowship
Application Process and Required Materials: 

What to include in application:

Prescribed HIF Fellowship application form for academic year 2012-2013

  • Two complete copies of applicant’s book, or thesis considered most significant in his/her academic career (a photocopy is acceptable)
  • An abstract for the submitted copy above in either Japanese or English (approximately 2 [ A4 or 210 mm x 297 mm ] pages)
  • 1 letter of recommendation from the head of the institution with which the applicant is affiliated (Rec-1).
  • 1 letter of recommendation from the applicant’s supervisor or instructor attesting to the applicant’s research(Rec-2).
  • A recommendation letter from an academic advisor you name for this program will not be accepted.
  • Official degree certificate, accompanied by an official translation into either Japanese or English if the certificate is in neither of these languages.
  • Certificate attesting to institution presently enrolled in or affiliated with, accompanied by an official translation into either Japanese or English if the certificate is in neither of these languages.
  • Certificate of applicant’s Japanese or English ability (TOEFL score etc.) or a letter from the applicant’s supervisor or instructor attesting to the applicant’s Japanese or English ability if there is neither result nor score of examinations to certify the ability.
    • This is not required for native language
  • Check sheet (download from same page as application form)
    • Fund Usage: 
    Research, stipend, travel
    Funding Restrictions: 

    Travel Grant:

    • An HIF Fellow can receive all or part of economy class transportation expenses for travel to and from Japan. The travel subsidy for round-trip travel is Â¥300,000 maximum (or up to Â¥150,000 for one way travel). To receive the inbound travel subsidy, the researcher must be living outside Japan; to receive the outbound subsidy a researcher must leave Japan within 30 days of completion of the research program.
    • An HIF Fellow may receive assistance in his/her research from the research advisor, participate in lectures and seminars, and use other facilities of Hosei University.
    • An HIF Fellow will be provided with shared office space, PC, and a Hosei University network ID.

    Housing:

    Hosei University will provide, upon request, a furnished apartment. However, the rent (approximately ¥100,000 per month) must be borne by the Fellow. (Note that rental expenses are subject to change)

    Fields of Study: 
    Behavior, Education and Communication
    Environmental Informatics
    Environmental Justice
    Environmental Policy and Planning
    Sustainable Systems
    Landscape Architecture