2012 Joint Japan and World Bank Scholarship for Developing Countries at Yokohama National University, Japan Newest Scholarship 2012

2012 Joint Japan and World Bank Scholarship for Developing Countries at Yokohama National University, Japan Newest Scholarship 2012

August 24, 2011 by info
Filed under: International Scholarships, Japan Scholarships, Masters Scholarships, PhD Scholarships

The World Bank and the Government of Japan states funded Joint Japan&World Bank Scholarship for Developing Countries in Public Policy and Taxation at at Yokohama National University, Japan

Study Subject(s): Public Policy and Taxation
Course Level: Master’s or PhD
Scholarship Provider: The World Bank and the Government of Japan states
Scholarship can be taken at: Japan

Eligibility:
Applicants should:

1. be between the age of 25 and 45;

2. be nationals of a World Bank borrowing member country;

3. be mid-career professionals in public service;

4. be of good character, a team player and active in extracurricular activities;

5. hold, at minimum, a Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in a development-related field;

6. have at least four years of recent full-time professional experience in a field related to economic development or public policy, in the applicant’s home country or in another developing country

The following applicants are NOT eligible:

1. those currently pursuing a Master’s or PH.D. program in industrialized countries;

2. those who have had one or more years of training/studies and/or residency in an industrialized country;

3. permanent residents/nationals of industrialized countries;

4. Executive Directors, their Alternates, and staff of the World Bank Group (the World Bank, International Finance Corporation (IFC), Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) and International Center for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) including consultants, as well as their close relatives.)

The World Bank annually awards five scholarships to the PPT program. The first level of screening of candidates will be done at Yokohama National University. The final decision regarding scholarship recipients will be made by the World Bank. The scholarship covers a monthly allowance of JPY170,000 (the amount is subject to change), and a round-trip air ticket to Japan plus a travel allowance of JPY60,000. The monthly stipend is intended to cover living, commuting and other incidental expenses during the student’s study period. The next scholarship program runs from April 2012 to March 2014. This cannot be changed under any circumstances. In addition, the scholarship covers tuition, entrance examination and admission fees. Travel expenses for some program-sponsored field trips are also included.

How to Apply: Online and by post

Scholarship Application Deadline: September 30, 2011

For further information, go to: http://infoscholarship.net

2012 Japanese Urological Association (JUA) International Foundation, Japan Newest Scholarship 2012

2012 Japanese Urological Association (JUA) International Foundation, Japan Newest Scholarship 2012

August 24, 2011 by info
Filed under: Asia Fellowships, Asia Scholarships, International Scholarships, Japan Scholarships

Scholarship for Young Asian Urologists in Urological and Endourological Training at Japanese Institutions, Japan 2012

Study Subject(s): Urological and Endourological
Course Level: Training
Scholarship Provider: Japanese Urological Association
Scholarship can be taken at: Japan

Eligibility:
- Less than 40 years of age.
- M.D. degree together with more than 3 years of clinical experiences in home country.
-Completion of the application process, including a letter of recommendation from the department chair and the president of the relevant national urological society of the scholar.
-Purchase of medical insurance for the stay in Japan.

The Japanese Urological Association International Foundation provides young urologists in Asian countries with support to observe surgeries/procedures, as well as attend clinics and staff activities in Japan for 2 to 3 months. This program supports both urological and endourological training. Scholars with no previous or current training in Japanese institutions are eligible. As part of the program, the JUA provides complimentary membership for the scholars to attend meetings organized by the JUA, and also issues certification to scholars on completion of the program.

How to Apply: Post

Scholarship Application Deadline: 25 December of each year

For further information, go to: http://infoscholarship.net

2012 Call for the Research Grant Applications for Bstudies in the Field of Glycoscience, Japan Newest Scholarship 2012

2012 Call for the Research Grant Applications for Bstudies in the Field of Glycoscience, Japan Newest Scholarship 2012

August 24, 2011 by info
Filed under: International Scholarships, Japan Fellowships, Japan Research, Japan Scholarships, Research Scholarships

The Nineteenth Research Grant Offer by the Mizutani Foundation for Glycoscience in Japan

Study Subject(s): Glycoscience
Course Level: Research
Scholarship Provider: Mizutani Foundation
Scholarship can be taken at: Japan

Eligibility:
An applicant must (a) have a doctor’s degree or its equivalent, (b) have a documented capability of performing independent studies and (c) be a member of a research institute where he or she can carry out the proposed project. Previous grant recipients who were awarded prior to 2007 are eligible.

Mizutani Foundation for Glycoscience is a non-profit organization established on October 1, 1992 with funds donated by the late Mr. Masakane Mizutani, former Emeritus Chairman of Seikagaku Corporation, Tokyo, Japan. The objective of the Foundation is to promote world-wide progress in glycoscience. In accordance with this objective, the Foundation provides research grants to outstanding proposals for basic and applied studies on glycoconjugates: their organic chemistry, biochemistry, biophysics, molecular biology, cellular biology and medical applications.

How to Apply: Online and by post

Scholarship Application Deadline: All the applications should arrive at the Foundation between July 1 and September 1, 2011 (Tokyo Time).

For further information, go to: http://infoscholarship.net