JFUNU Scholarships for PhD in Sustainability Science

JFUNU Scholarships

PhD Degree

Deadline: 28 April 2016
Study in: Japan
Course starts September 2016

Last updated: 03 Mar 2016

Brief description: The Japan charity for UNU (JFUNU) Scholarship is presented for excellent candidates from developing countries who can display a need for financial assistance and who are decided admissions to the PhD Programme in Sustainability Science at United Nations University Institute for the highly developed Study of Sustainability (UNU-IAS).

Host Institution(s): United Nations University Institute for the Advanced Study of Sustainability (UNU-IAS)

Level/Field(s) of study: PhD Programme in Sustainability Science.

Number of Scholarships: Restricted

Target group: Citizens of developing countries scheduled in the latest OECD DAC list.

Scholarship value/duration: The scholarship offers a monthly payment of 150,000 JPY for living expenses for a maximum of 3 years. Travel costs to and from Japan, visa management fees, and health/accident insurance expenses must be roofed by the student. The tuition fees are fully waived for the scholarship recipients.

Eligibility: Candidates for the PhD in Sustainability Science are requisite to have met ALL of the following requirements by the application closing date in order to be considered:

1. Strong curiosity in sustainability studies;

2. Verified commitment to study and understand global issues;

3. A completed Master’s degree in disciplines related to sustainability studies and a minimum of 24 months of practical field skill related to UNU-IAS make inquiries themes

OR Two completed Master’s degrees, at least one of which must be in disciplines related to sustainability studies;

4. A GPA of 3.5 or above on a 4.0 scale on as a minimum one of the Master’s degrees earned; and

5. English language skill

Read the complete eligibility necessities at the authorized website.

Application instructions: To submit an application, you must complete the online application form. Application closing date is  28 May 2016.

It is essential to browse the authorized website (link found below) to right of entry the application form and  for complete information on how to submit an application for this scholarship.

Website: Authorized Scholarship Website:  http://ias.unu.edu/en/admissions/degrees/phd-in-sustainability-science-2016.html#scholarships