Japan Foundation United Nations University (JFUNU) Scholarships 2020/2021 for PhD Students from Developing Countries

Published: 27 Mar 2020

 

Japan Foundation United Nations University JFUNU Scholarship for PhD students from developing countries in the field of Science in Sustainability, Development, and Peace at United Nations University ISP, Japan.

The Japan Foundation for United Nations University (JFUNU) Scholarship is available for outstanding applicants from developing countries who can demonstrate a need for financial assistance, and they will be considered as candidates for the award of the scholarship.

The programme addresses pressing global issues of sustainability, climate change, development, peace-building, and human rights through an innovative interdisciplinary approach that integrates the natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities. The programme is intended for recent graduates, professionals, and practitioners, offering the unique opportunity to study at a global university within the framework of the United Nations. It provides students with the knowledge and skills to make important contributions towards solving global issues, whether through employment by UN agencies, other international organizations, governments, civil society, or the private sector.

JF-UNU PhD Scholarship

Application Deadline	April 10, 2020
Funding Type	Fully Funded
Country to study	Japan
School to study	United Nations University
Type	Ph.D
Sponsor	United Nations

JF-UNU PhD Scholarship Benefits

The JFUNU scholarship covers the full tuition fees, and provides a monthly allowance of 150,000 JPY for living expenses for a maximum of 24 months. Travel costs to and from Japan, visa handling fees, and health/accident insurance costs must be covered by the student.

Requirements for JF-UNU PhD Scholarship

1. Applicants must be from developing countries who can demonstrate a need for financial assistance.
2. Applicants who are currently living in Japan under a working visa are NOT eligible for the scholarship.
3. Applicants who want to pursue a second PhD degree at UNU-IAS are not eligible for the scholarship.

Application Deadline

April 10, 2020

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to United Nations on postgraduate.ias.unu.edu to apply