The MIF Research Grant Program is now accepting applications from international students from around the world for Postdoctoral Fellowships in Japan. Established in 1980 based on the founder’s vision “Toward a comprehensive understanding of Japan and lasting world peace”, the Matsumae International Foundation (MIF) is dedicated to promoting global friendship and goodwill. Join the MIF 2025 Research Grant Program to be part of this initiative and enhance your research experience in Japan.
MIF Research Fellowships Program Details
| Organization | Matsumae International Foundation |
| Country | Japan |
| Study Level | Postdoc |
| Deadline | 30 June 2024 |
Eligibility For MIF Scholarship
Candidates of non-Japanese nationality who meet all of the following eligibility requirements are invited to submit the required application documents.
- Candidates must obtain a Letter of Invitation from host institutions in Japan.
- Candidates must hold a PH.D. Degree, or an educational qualification recognized as equivalent by MIF.
- Candidates must be at the age of 49 years old or younger at the time when documents are submitted.
- Candidates must have sufficient abilities in the English or Japanese languages.
- Candidates should not have past or current experiences of staying in Japan. (Except for short-term stay. E.g. sightseeing, conferences)
- Candidates should be in employment in their home countries and must return to their countries upon completion of their MIF fellowship tenure.
Field of Study
The research field of under MIF Fellowship:
- Natural science
- Engineering
- Medicine
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Duration:
Applicants specify the duration of the fellowship for the research project to be between 3 to 6 months, with one starting month and one ending month between April and March.
No of Fellowship
The number of fellowships is about 15  each year.
Financial Coverage
- Research and living allowance (Â¥220,000- per month) is provided for tuition, research materials and miscellaneous living expenses.
- Insurance
- air transportation
- Start-up fund upon arrival (¥120,000 – awarded to cover the initial costs of starting a new research stay in Japan.
Required Documents
- Application form for MIF Fellowship
- Research Proposal
- Paper Publication List
- CV
- Recommendation Letters
- Copies of Academic Certificates
- Acceptance Letter from any Japan Institute
- Or any other Supporting Documents
Deadline
The last date to apply in MIF Fellowship is 30th June 2024
How to Apply?
- Applicants must obtain the current Fellowship notice number from MIF. Or download the notification from MIF website and print the application form in PDF format or MS Word file.
- MIF cannot consider requests for relaxation of the eligibility and other conditions mentioned in the scholarship notification and will not honor such requests.
- Applications must be sent from the applicant’s home country. MIF accepts submissions via POST.
