Scholarship
The United Nations University Institute for the Advanced Study of Sustainability (UNU-IAS), a leading research and teaching institute in Tokyo, Japan, is offering the Japan Foundation for UNU (JFUNU) Scholarships for the 3-year PhD Programme in Sustainable Science , for outstanding applicants from developing countries with financial need
Important Dates
The last date for application is 28 February 2019
Eligibility
Eligible scholarship recipients would be those students with outstanding academic qualifications from developing countries on the OECD DAC list
They must have demonstrated financial need, who have been accepted into the PhD programme in Sustainability Science by the UNU-IAS. Applicants who are currently living in Japan under a working visa and those who want to pursue a second PhD degree at UNU-IAS are not eligible for the scholarship
Applicants for the PhD programme must possess a strong interest in sustainability studies, demonstrate commitment to study and understand global issues, and possess a Masters degree in disciplines related to sustainability studies and a minimum of 2 years of practical field experience related to UNU-IAS research themes
Those without experience must possess 2 Masters degrees, at least 1 of which must in a discipline related to sustainability studies
How to Apply
During admission selection process, outstanding applicants from developing countries with financial need will be automatically considered as candidates for the award of the JFUNU scholarship. Thus, no separate scholarship application is necessary.
Your official application for admissions must be submitted through the online application form. Application deadline is 28 February 2019.
It is important to visit the official website (link found below) to access the application form and for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.
Website:
Official Scholarship Website: http://ias.unu.edu/en/admissions/degrees/msc-in-sustainability-2017.html#overview
Last Date
The last date for application is 28 February 2019
Contact Details
For any further details, the applying candidates can refer to official notification using the following link.
5–53–70 Jingumae,
Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-8925
Japan
Tel: +81 3 5467 1212
Fax: +81 3 3499 2828