JSPS–UNU Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme
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ORGANISATION NAMEJSPS–UNU
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ORGANISATION COUNTRYJapan
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FUNDING TYPEMobility Incoming
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DEADLINE DESCRIPTION29 February in 2016
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RESEARCH FIELDSocial sciences
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CAREER STAGERecognised Researcher (R2) (PhD holders or equivalent who are not yet fully independent)
Outline
Jointly organized by the United Nations University (UNU-IAS, based in Tokyo) and the JSPS, this programme is designed to provide highly qualified young researchers with the opportunity to conduct advanced research in the UNU areas of interest: Ecosystem Services Assessment, Governance for Sustainable Development, Water and Urban Initiative, Satoyama Initiative, Peace and Security Policies at the UN, or Post-2015 UN Development Framework.
UNU will assist in securing acceptance from host researchers for short-listed candidates.
What is funded
Fellowships are awarded for a period of 24 months and feature among other advantages, a monthly stipend of JPY 362,000 (EUR 2,600).
Duration
2 years
Eligibility
Japanese nationals are not eligible.
This fellowship is aimed at candidates who have completed their PhD degrees in the past six years and also have professional and/or research experience.
Disclaimer:
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