CSEAS Japan Scholarships 2023

Scholarship Slots and PeriodsSeven Scholarships, including one librarian position, will become available on the following dates:

1)   July 1, 2023
2)   August 1, 2023
3)   September 1, 2023
4)   October 1, 2023
5)   December 1, 2023
6)   January 8, 2024
7)   March 1, 2024

*CSEAS may offer a different period from the one you propose due to slot availability. In such a case, we ask for your understanding.
*You may begin your Scholarship on days other than the 1st day of the indicated

Degree Level: Fully Funded CSEAS Japan Scholarships 2023 is available to undertake Master’s, Postgraduate, and Scholarship level programs at Japan Universities.

Available Subjects: The following subjects are available to study under this scholarship program.

• Library Management

Scholarship Benefits: CSEAS hosts scholars and researchers who work on comparative and regional issues from a multi-area perspective, and are interested in spending time in Kyoto, Japan to conduct research, write, or pursue other scholarly interests in connection with their field of study. With considerable scholarly resources, CSEAS also offers the invigorating atmosphere of scenic Kyoto, the ancient capital of Japan and the main repository of the country’s cultural treasures, to enable researchers to pursue their interests in Southeast Asian area studies.

Eligible Nationalities: International students from all countries are eligible to apply.

Eligibility Criteria: Applicants must be productive scholars of high reputation under 65 years of age at the time of the fellowship appointment; those over 65 may be considered only if they are outstanding. This fellowship is not available to individuals currently pursuing graduate degrees or post-doctoral studies. Only experienced librarians are eligible to apply for the library position. Scholars who have previously held CSEAS Scholarships must wait six years after the completion of their Scholarships before reapplying.

How to Apply

Interested applicants, Should CLICK HERE to apply

Applicants must submit their applications via our online form. Online applications must have the following documents attached separately.

a) A completed online application form  Online Application
Please send the files in PDF format by E-mail (grants@cseas.kyoto-u.ac.jp)
b) A curriculum vitae (must not exceed 5 pages and must include a list of all major publications)
c) A research plan for the fellowship term (Please write a concise overview of your research project for your stay at CSEAS within 2 pages. Please download and use this form. Please use double space and include paragraph descriptions.)
d) Two Recommendation Letters (Applicants must also contact their respective referees and request them to send their letters of recommendation to CSEAS via email. The letter should be written on their institution’s letterhead.)

Application Deadline

Applications for the 2023/2024 fellowships must reach us no later than October 31, 2022. We regret that we cannot entertain individual queries or follow-ups about the results of the selection by email, fax, or telephone. Applicants will be notified of their application status by the end of January 2023.