The Cultural Affairs and Missions Sector, the Ministry of Higher Education and Research, is pleased to announce that the Matsumae International Foundation, Japan, offers a number of research fellowships for the academic year 2011/2012.

I. FIELDS OF STUDY
Fields of study such as natural science, engineering and medicine are given first priority.

II. PERIOD & NUMBER OF FELLOWSHIPS
At the time of application, please indicate the length of your stay (between 3 to 6 months) from April 2012 to March 2013. The Foundation prefers long stays (such as six months) to shorter (such as three months). The number of fellowships given is about 20.

III. 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.

IV. FELLOWSHIP DETAILS
The following financial support is provided to successful applicants. No support to his/her family or dependents is available.
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: Overseas Travel Accident/Sickness Insurance

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.

Lump sum on arrival: ¥100,000 yen is provided to assist with local travel expenses on arrival, the initial cost of lodging, etc.

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