Overview
The Matsumae International Foundation is a nongovernmental organisation. Its Fund is solely based on donations from many Japanese people who have responded with goodwill to Dr Shigeyoshi Matsumae’s call. While many donations have been kindly offered by enterprises and groups, most of the donors are individuals who are sympathetic with the Founder’s ideals, and maintain contributions to the Fund from their limited incomes.
Successful applicants are urged to seriously consider and understand rthe goodwill of those persons, and ensure that the provided fellowships are utilised effectively.
Eligible candidates
Applicants of non-Japanese nationality who meet all of the following general eligibility requirements are invited to submit the required application documents. Applicants:
■ must hold a Ph.D. (Doctorate) degree or be recognised by the Foundation as possessing equivalent academic qualifications.
■ must not be under 40 years of age at the time of application.
■ must have sufficient conversational ability in English or Japanese to prevent insurmountable difficulties during their research activities in Japan.
■ who have never been in Japan in the past / or at present.
■ who have firm positions and professions in their home nations should apply from their countries, and should return to their countries on completion of their stay by the Foundation.
■ who have previously been invited by the Foundation are not eligible for this fellowship programme.
■ must be of sound health and not physically handicapped in any way which would prevent them from carrying out research in Japan.
Fields of Study
Fields of study such as natural science, engineering and medicine are given first priority.
Period and Number of Fellowships
Between April 2010 and March 2011, applicants are free to choose the length of period of fellowship stay from six months to three months. The Foundation prefers longer stays (of six months) to shorter stays (of three months). The number of fellowships is about 20 persons.
Host Institution in Japan
Applicants are free to select host institutions (university research laboratories, national research institutions or the corresponding facilities of private industry) in which to carry out their research. However, applicants are cautioned that they are obliged to obtain acceptance from such host institutions prior to submitting their applications. The Foundation cannot give counsel or advice to an applicant who does not submit appropriate information concerning his/her host institution.
Application Procedure
Applications are available from:
The Matsumae International Foundation
4-14-46, Kamiogi
Suginami-ku
Tokyo 167-0043
Japan
or can be downloaded from here
Email: contact2mif@mist.dti.ne.jp
Applications must be received by the Foundation by August 31, 2010.
Application Documents
■ All of the following documents (#1-#8) – A4 in size – should be submitted on one occasion by the applicant to the Foundation.
■ All documents must be type-written in English. Documents written in any language other than English are not accepted.
■ Submitted applications which do not contain all of the relevant information will be automatically rejected.
■ The Foundation will not be responsible for costs incurred in submitting an application, and reserves the right to request additional documents if necessary.
■ All documents become the property of the Foundation and will not be returned.
■ The Foundation will send acknowledgement regarding the receiving of applications.
■ The Foundation will not respond concerning the status of an individual’s application.
1.A completed Application Form together with the applicant’s photograph. The applicant should use the Form specified by the Foundation (or a photocopy). Applicants should ensure that every item in the Application Form, without exception, is properly filled in, and should sign and date the Form in the spaces provided.
2.A description of the Research Project. This should include detailed information on the purpose, methodology, and content of the research, and the schedule of the project. The research project must be discussed in detail with the host institution, and the planned content must be consistent with the research facilities at the host institution.
3.Complete List of Publications. This should include full details of the publication: when and where published, co-authors’ names (where applicable), size and number of pages, etc. Please indicate in red the title of any publications on the list which are submitted as requested in item #4.
4.Reprint(s) of what the applicant considers to be his or her most important publication(s) written in English. (If unavailable, a brief abstract in English written by the applicant.)
5.Personal History (CV).
6.A letter of recommendation from the applicant’s employer and/or supervisor (e.g. Faculty Dean) testifying to academic ability and achievements, and confirming the availability of study leave covering the grant period.
7.A certified copy of the applicant’s university graduation certificate, and a document testifying to the applicant’s academic records in the entire course of study issued by the university concerned. (Both documents should be in English, or be accompanied by an English translation).
8.A letter with the signature by the host scientist and/or head of host institution confirming the period of stay and the availability of research facilities and materials (the format is free, but an E-mail copy will not be accepted.)
Screening and Notification of Result of an Application
■ Applications are examined by the Screening Committee of the Foundation on the basis of academic value and the degree of perfection of the research projects.
■ It generally takes several months to complete examination of applications, after which the results will be sent directly to the applicants by the end of December, 2010.
■ The Foundation will send a Grant Letter to successful applicants.
■ The Foundation does not issue announcements concerning the progress of applications under examination, nor will the Foundation respond to inquiries concerning the status of such applications.
■ When the decisions of the Screening Committee are announced, the Foundation will neither announce the reasons for the decision nor respond to individuals concerning those reasons.
Fellowship Details
■ Stipend for research and stay: ¥240,000 yen is provided monthly for the purpose of payment of tuition, expenses for research materials, lodging, meals, transportation, etc.
■ Insurance: personal accident insurance with death benefit and medical treatment and sickness insurance with death benefit and medical treatment.
■ Air Transportation: an economy-class round-trip air ticket between the international airport nearest to successful applicant’s home residence and Tokyo via most direct routing is provided. The provided air ticket cannot be converted to cash, nor can cash be provided by the Foundation for purchase of an air ticket by any individual or organisation other than the Foundation.
■ Lump sum on arrival: ¥100,000 yen is provided to assist with the cost of lodging, local travel expenses, etc.
Please quote Scholarization.blogspot.com as your reference when applying for this fellowship
The Matsumae International Foundation is a nongovernmental organisation. Its Fund is solely based on donations from many Japanese people who have responded with goodwill to Dr Shigeyoshi Matsumae’s call. While many donations have been kindly offered by enterprises and groups, most of the donors are individuals who are sympathetic with the Founder’s ideals, and maintain contributions to the Fund from their limited incomes.
Successful applicants are urged to seriously consider and understand rthe goodwill of those persons, and ensure that the provided fellowships are utilised effectively.
Eligible candidates
Applicants of non-Japanese nationality who meet all of the following general eligibility requirements are invited to submit the required application documents. Applicants:
■ must hold a Ph.D. (Doctorate) degree or be recognised by the Foundation as possessing equivalent academic qualifications.
■ must not be under 40 years of age at the time of application.
■ must have sufficient conversational ability in English or Japanese to prevent insurmountable difficulties during their research activities in Japan.
■ who have never been in Japan in the past / or at present.
■ who have firm positions and professions in their home nations should apply from their countries, and should return to their countries on completion of their stay by the Foundation.
■ who have previously been invited by the Foundation are not eligible for this fellowship programme.
■ must be of sound health and not physically handicapped in any way which would prevent them from carrying out research in Japan.
Fields of Study
Fields of study such as natural science, engineering and medicine are given first priority.
Period and Number of Fellowships
Between April 2010 and March 2011, applicants are free to choose the length of period of fellowship stay from six months to three months. The Foundation prefers longer stays (of six months) to shorter stays (of three months). The number of fellowships is about 20 persons.
Host Institution in Japan
Applicants are free to select host institutions (university research laboratories, national research institutions or the corresponding facilities of private industry) in which to carry out their research. However, applicants are cautioned that they are obliged to obtain acceptance from such host institutions prior to submitting their applications. The Foundation cannot give counsel or advice to an applicant who does not submit appropriate information concerning his/her host institution.
Application Procedure
Applications are available from:
The Matsumae International Foundation
4-14-46, Kamiogi
Suginami-ku
Tokyo 167-0043
Japan
or can be downloaded from here
Email: contact2mif@mist.dti.ne.jp
Applications must be received by the Foundation by August 31, 2010.
Application Documents
■ All of the following documents (#1-#8) – A4 in size – should be submitted on one occasion by the applicant to the Foundation.
■ All documents must be type-written in English. Documents written in any language other than English are not accepted.
■ Submitted applications which do not contain all of the relevant information will be automatically rejected.
■ The Foundation will not be responsible for costs incurred in submitting an application, and reserves the right to request additional documents if necessary.
■ All documents become the property of the Foundation and will not be returned.
■ The Foundation will send acknowledgement regarding the receiving of applications.
■ The Foundation will not respond concerning the status of an individual’s application.
1.A completed Application Form together with the applicant’s photograph. The applicant should use the Form specified by the Foundation (or a photocopy). Applicants should ensure that every item in the Application Form, without exception, is properly filled in, and should sign and date the Form in the spaces provided.
2.A description of the Research Project. This should include detailed information on the purpose, methodology, and content of the research, and the schedule of the project. The research project must be discussed in detail with the host institution, and the planned content must be consistent with the research facilities at the host institution.
3.Complete List of Publications. This should include full details of the publication: when and where published, co-authors’ names (where applicable), size and number of pages, etc. Please indicate in red the title of any publications on the list which are submitted as requested in item #4.
4.Reprint(s) of what the applicant considers to be his or her most important publication(s) written in English. (If unavailable, a brief abstract in English written by the applicant.)
5.Personal History (CV).
6.A letter of recommendation from the applicant’s employer and/or supervisor (e.g. Faculty Dean) testifying to academic ability and achievements, and confirming the availability of study leave covering the grant period.
7.A certified copy of the applicant’s university graduation certificate, and a document testifying to the applicant’s academic records in the entire course of study issued by the university concerned. (Both documents should be in English, or be accompanied by an English translation).
8.A letter with the signature by the host scientist and/or head of host institution confirming the period of stay and the availability of research facilities and materials (the format is free, but an E-mail copy will not be accepted.)
Screening and Notification of Result of an Application
■ Applications are examined by the Screening Committee of the Foundation on the basis of academic value and the degree of perfection of the research projects.
■ It generally takes several months to complete examination of applications, after which the results will be sent directly to the applicants by the end of December, 2010.
■ The Foundation will send a Grant Letter to successful applicants.
■ The Foundation does not issue announcements concerning the progress of applications under examination, nor will the Foundation respond to inquiries concerning the status of such applications.
■ When the decisions of the Screening Committee are announced, the Foundation will neither announce the reasons for the decision nor respond to individuals concerning those reasons.
Fellowship Details
■ Stipend for research and stay: ¥240,000 yen is provided monthly for the purpose of payment of tuition, expenses for research materials, lodging, meals, transportation, etc.
■ Insurance: personal accident insurance with death benefit and medical treatment and sickness insurance with death benefit and medical treatment.
■ Air Transportation: an economy-class round-trip air ticket between the international airport nearest to successful applicant’s home residence and Tokyo via most direct routing is provided. The provided air ticket cannot be converted to cash, nor can cash be provided by the Foundation for purchase of an air ticket by any individual or organisation other than the Foundation.
■ Lump sum on arrival: ¥100,000 yen is provided to assist with the cost of lodging, local travel expenses, etc.
Please quote Scholarization.blogspot.com as your reference when applying for this fellowship
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