The United Nations University Institute of Advanced Studies (UNU-IAS)
Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
Website: www.ias.unu.edu
Deadline: 28 February 2010
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The UNU-IAS is now accepting applications for its three fellowship programmes: UNU-IAS PhD Fellowships, UNU-IAS Postdoctoral Fellowships, and JSPS-UNU Postdoctoral Fellowships.
UNU-IAS is a multi-thematic, interdisciplinary, research and training centre located in Yokohama, Japan. The Institute’s fellowship programmes provide young scientists, policy makers, and developing country scholars with the opportunity to expand their intellectual vision beyond a single scientific field.
WHO MAY APPLY
UNU-IAS PhD and Postdoctoral Fellowships are offered for a period of 10 months beginning in September 2010. JSPS-UNU Postdoctoral Fellowships are offered for 12-24 months beginning in September 2010. Postdoctoral candidates must have completed a PhD degree, and PhD candidates must be at the advanced stage of their doctoral dissertation. Candidates’ current research must be closely related to one of the thematic areas of the Institute (see http://www.ias.unu.edu/sub_page.aspx?catID=6&ddlID=756 for more details).
REQUIREMENTS
Application forms may be downloaded from www.ias.unu.edu/fellowships or by email: fellowships@ias.unu.edu
Completed applications for ALL fellowships must reach UNU-IAS on or before 28 February 2010. Application will only be considered if complete and all required documentation has been received.
SALARY
260,000 – 362,000 yen/month
