Application Deadline: Thursday 15th January 2015 Fellowship to take place during fixed period: 9 June to 19 August 2015
The JSPS Summer Programme provides the opportunity for current MPhil or PhD students to receive a one week orientation on Japanese culture and research systems on arrival and then move to a host institution in Japan of their choice and approved by JSPS, to conduct collaborative research activities for 2 months during the summer.
Value of award: Return international airfare, maintenance allowance (534,000, JPY), research support allowance(158,500 JPY) and overseas travel and accident insurance policy are provided.
Eligibility: Applicants must be a British national and a current MPhil or PhD student based at a UK university or research institution at the point of April 2015. Eligible research fields are not limited.
Applications should be sent to the British Council Tokyo. Application guidelines and form are available on their website here:
http://www.britishcouncil.jp/en/programmes/higher-education/support-researchers
