Opportunities currently open for international students from developing countries seeking to take a PhD programme in Japan for scholarship awards. Only applicants that are accepted for enrolment in the 3-year UNU-IAS PhD in Sustainability Science programme can be considered as candidates for the scholarship.
There is no separate application form for the scholarship as it is a part of the online application for admission. Interested applicants must provide necessary information and documents for the scholarship together with the required documents for admission to the PhD degree programme. The scholarship covers a monthly allowance of 120,000 JPY for living expenses for a maximum of 36 months, and full tuition fees waiver.
Scholarship Description
The UNU-IAS PhD in Sustainability Science is a three-year programme that aims to produce scholars who will become key researchers in the field of sustainability science. The programme takes an innovative approach to sustainability, seeking to promote a better understanding of the issues by incorporating global change perspectives, specifically those related to climate change and biodiversity.
The programme will equip graduates with comprehensive, multidisciplinary knowledge of sustainability problems, and deepen their understanding of the role of environmental sustainability in addressing current issues related to global change. The programme provides students with unique opportunities to interact with leading scholars and policymakers through lectures, international conferences, and workshops. Students undertake problem-oriented researches by playing an active role in UNU-IAS research projects, and acquire the quantitative and qualitative analytical skills necessary to understand the underlying principles of various systems involved in sustainability issues and debates. Through coursework and research, PhD students gain critical thinking and problem-solving skills, as well as the technical literacy required to address sustainability problems.
The programme starts in September, and by July of their third-year students are expected to complete all of the course requirements, obtaining at least 14 credits. Students can select courses from those offered by UNU-IAS, while also enjoying the opportunity to take courses at other leading universities in Japan such as the University of Tokyo, Sophia University, and International Christian University.
Level and Area of Study
PhD in Sustainability Science.
See Also: Japan Foundation for UNU (JFUNU)Scholarship
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must be from developing countries* who can demonstrate a need for financial assistance.
- Applicants who are currently living in Japan under a working visa are NOT eligible for the scholarship.
- Applicants who want to pursue a second PhD degree at UNU-IAS are not eligible for the scholarship.
Application Procedure
How-To-Apply for the UNU-IAS PhD in Sustainability Science Scholarship, Japan:
- No separate application form is needed for this scholarship as it is part of the online application for admission.
- Interested applicants must provide necessary information and documents for the scholarship together with the required documents for admission to the PhD degree programme.
