UNU-INWEH Master Scholarships in Integrated Drylands Management for Developing Country Students

A Unique International Master’s Degree Programme for Drylands


Integrated Drylands Management

A Joint Programme of UNU-IRA-INAT-ICARDA-CAREERI-ALRC-GM


Application Deadline: 10 June 2010


Overview

The MS Programme is designed to enhance the capacity of developing countries to manage their drylands resources. It is intended to provide young professionals and scientists an international perspective on resource management approaches in drylands. Students enrolled in the 2010-2011 programme will attend a 4-week intense course at CAREERI facilities in Lanzhou, China from 13 September – 12 October 2010. Upon completion of the course work and approval of the research proposal, students will carry out their field research which will be hosted by one of the partner organizations. The students are also required to complete a research project in their home country. The MS Programme is jointly offered by the seven partner institutions as an internationally accepted degree.


It is anticipated that the graduates from the MS Programme will serve in government departments and agencies (e.g., those dealing with agriculture, forestry, natural resource management, and combating desertification), teaching positions in institutions of higher learning, research institutions and doctoral research programmes.



Programme Information



Please download the informational brochure (PDF; 400 KB) and application form (Word doc.; 250 KB) for more details on the programme.


Scholarships



A limited number of Fellowships will be provided to qualified candidates from developing countries on a competitive basis. These fellowships will cover the travel costs between the country of origin and IRA, CAREERI, ICARDA and TU, as needed. Japanese students may only apply for TU fellowships.

Programme Partners


The United Nations University (UNU)

The Institut des Régions Arides (IRA, Tunisia)

The Institut National Agronomique de Tunisie (INAT, Tunisia)

International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA)

The Cold and Arid Regions Environmental & Engineering Research Institute of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAREERI, P.R. China)

Arid Land Research Center (ALRC), Tottori University

Global Mechanism of the UNCCD (GM)

Fellowship and Travel Arrangements



Part or full fellowships will be provided to qualified candidates from developing countries on a competitive basis. These fellowships will cover international airfare at economy excursion rates (between the country of origin and the hosting institutions in Tunisia, China, Syria or Japan). Housing, meals, and local transportation in Tunisia, China, Syria or Japan will be provided by the respective host institutions.



Admissions Procedure



Please consult the informational brochure and application form for admission details.



The application form must be completed and signed. The following supporting documents must be submitted together with the application form:



A letter of nomination from your supervisor/university where you are currently registered in a Master’s programme that certifies completion of basic course work.

A certified copy of academic transcripts for each institution attended.

An original detailed research proposal of 10 pages clearly outlining the problem statement, literature review, research question, methodology, expected results, workplan and timetable.

Two original supporting letters of reference, one of which must be from your current supervisor.

Evidence of English language proficiency, where English is not your first language (e.g., TOEFL score, English certificate, etc.)

Documents which are not in English must be accompanied by an official English translation.



Applications must be received by 10 June 2010. Incomplete applications will not be considered.



Please send application materials to:


MS Programme Committee

UNU-INWEH

175 Longwood Road South, Suite 204

Hamilton, Ontario L8P 0A1

CANADA

Fax: +1 905 667 5510

Email: contact@inweh.unu.edu

Source:

http://www.inweh.unu.edu/drylands/MS.htm

JSPS’s RONPAKU Dissertation PhD Fellowships in Computer Science at University of Aizu

The aim of JSPS’s RONPAKU (Dissertation PhD) Program is to provide tutorial and financial support to promising young researchers in Asia who wish to obtain their PhD degrees from Japanese universities through the submission of a dissertation without going through a doctoral course. Grantees under the program (RONPAKU Fellows) are given the opportunity to visit their Japanese advisor once a year to receive direct supervision at the Japanese university where they will submit their PhD thesis.
As a faculty at University of Aizu, Japan, I am interested to guide interested students through this program. Please note that Univ of Aizu is a computer science oriented university and the degree will be in computer science and engineering. Research topics of interest to me include.

1. Regional Weather/climate prediction research through dynamical modelling
2. Distributed Geophysical Visualisation algorithms and implementation using Ruby Language.
3. Application of Machine Learning to Climate and Weather Research.
4. Reconfigureable computing for high performance weather/climate modelling.

Saji N Hameed,
Associate Professor,
ARC-ENV, Center for Advanced Information Science and Technology,
University of Aizu, Tsuruga, Ikki-machi,
Aizuwakamatsu- shi, Fukushima 965-8580,
Japan
Tel: +81242 37-2736
email: saji@u-aizu.ac.jp
url: http://www.u-aizu.ac.jp
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From FY2010, this program is offered to researchers in the following countries
ASIA (including Middle East countries)
Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh*, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, China*, Georgia, India, Indonesia*, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kazakhstan, South Korea*, Kuwait, Kyrgyz, Laos, Lebanon, Malaysia*, Maldives, Mongolia*, Myanmar, Nepal, Oman, Pakistan, the Philippines*, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Syria, Thailand*, Tajikistan, Timor-Leste, Turkey, Turkmenistan, UAE, Uzbekistan, Vietnam*, and Yemen.
AFRICA
Algeria, Angora, Uganda, Egypt*, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Ghana, Cape Verde, Gabon, Cameroon, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Cote d’Ivoire, Comoro, Congo, Sao Tome and Principe, Zambia, Sierra Leone, Djibouti, Zimbabwe, Sudan, Swaziland, Seychelles, Equatorial Guinea, Senegal, Somalia, Tanzania, Chad, Central African Republic, Tunisia, Togo, Nigeria, Namibia, Niger, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Benin, Botswana, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, South Africa, Mozambique, Mauritius, Mauritania, Morocco, Libya, Rwanda and Lesotho
* The ten countries marked with an asterisk（*）haveJSPS counterpart organizations that assist in applicant nomination and program implementation. Applicants whose home institution comes under one of these organizations submit a different set of forms than other applicants. Please refer to the Application Guidelines.
Eligibility
Each applicant for the Program must be a researcher who

• belongs to a university or research institute in the above-listed countries
• already holds a full-time position as a researcher in a university or research institution in his/her home country or will likely be appointed to such a position by 1 April of the starting year of the fellowship
• is under age 50 as of 1 of the starting year of the fellowship. Further eligibility requirements for this program are provided in the Application Guidelines.

Further eligibility requirements for this program are provided in the Application Guidelines.
Number of Fellowships
About 40 per year　(up to 30 from Asian countries and up to 10 from African countries
Duration of Fellowship
Up to 5 years
JSPS Support

• RONPAKU Fellows may visit their Japanese host university once a year for a maximum period of 90 days for the purpose of studying under the supervision of their Japanese advisor.
• JSPS provides RONPAKU Fellows with a roundtrip international air ticket (economy class), maintenance allowance and medical/accidental insurance, and covers expenses related to dissertation submission during their stays in Japan.
• The Japanese advisor may visit the RONPAKU fellow’s home university or research institution once a year for a maximum period of 30 days for the purpose of supervising RONPAKU Fellow’s study.
• JSPS provides Japanese Advisors with a roundtrip air ticket (economy class) and maintenance allowance, and covers their visa issuance fees and supervising expenses during their stays in the fellow’s country.
• During the fellow’s stay in Japan, JSPS provides the Japanese Advisor with an allowance for supervising his/her study at the host institution.

For more information on JSPS’s financial support, please see the Application Guidelines.
Please note: Being awarded a RONPAKU fellowship does not automatically guarantee the obtaining of a PhD degree. Each RONPAKU Fellow is responsible for making the necessary effort to succeed in his/her dissertation research.
Selection Procedure
Under JSPS’s RONPAKU Program, a two-step procedure is used for selecting RONPAKU Fellows. Applications are first screened through a document review. Taking into account these results, a category-based panel review is held on the applications.
Selection criteria for JSPS review:

1. Based on their record of scientific results, applicants must be seen as “mature” researchers.
2. The applicant’s research proposal should be suited to pursuing a PhD degree through submission of a dissertation without matriculating a doctoral course. The feasibility should be very high that the applicant will obtain a PhD degree within a maximum of 5 years.
3. The Japanese advisor must be suitable for supervising the Fellow’s research; sufficient advance communication must have been carried out between the advisor and the applicant; the research supervision plan must be well-prepared and specific

First step of selection procedure
In the first step of RONPAKU screening, JSPS has each application screened by three referees, chosen according to the applicant’s research area.
The first-step screening criteria are as follows: (1) Research ability, (2) Research plan, and (3) Japanese advisor’s suitability for supervising the RONAPKU Fellow.
Each referee scores applications by grades 5, 4, 3, 2 or 1.
5: Highest possibility that applicant can obtain PhD degree within the allotted tenure
4: High possibility that applicant can obtain PhD degree within the allotted tenure
3: Possibility that applicant can obtain PhD degree
2: Little possibility that applicant can obtain PhD degree
1: No possibility that the applicant can obtain PhD degree
Second step of selection procedure
As the second step, JSPS holds panel reviews on the applications. They are held in the following eight categories: Humanities and Social Sciences; Mathematical and Physical Sciences; Chemistry; Engineering Sciences; Biological Sciences; Agricultural Sciences; and Medical, Dental and Pharmaceutical Sciences. The number of applicants selected in each category is decided in proportion to the number of applications submitted.
Selection results are given to each applicant through his/her prospective Japanese advisor or the nominating organization in his/her home country.
Contact Information
Asian Program Division
Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS)
6 Ichibancho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-8471 JAPAN
Telephone: +81.(0)3. 3263.2368　 Facsimile: +81.(0)3. 3234.3700
Email: ronpaku@jsps.go.jp
Official scholarship website:
http://www.jsps.go.jp/english/e-ronpaku/about.html

Monbukagakusho Postgraduate Research Scholarships 2011

Monbukagakusho Scholarship 2011: Japanese Government Postgraduate Research Program for Indonesian
Open for registration start on April 12, 2010 and will close on May 12, 2010. The program is intended for those interested in research student programs in universities in Japan.
Interested undergoing research student at the time allowed to apply to degree programs (S-2 / S-3 / professional graduate course) or S-3 to continue the program after completing the program S-2 / professional graduate course, if passed the selection tests given by the university exam concerned.
Enthusiasts can also go straight to degree programs without follow if the research student has obtained permission from the respective universities. Scholarships are awarded without bond department, covering tuition fees and living expenses.
Requirements

1. Born on and after April 2, 1976.
2. IPK minimum of 3.0 from last college level
3. TOEFL-PBT-TOEFL minimum 550 or CBT minimum 213 or a minimum TOEFL-IBT 79 or equivalent, or the value of Japanese Language Proficiency Test level 2 minimum.
4. Choose the same field of study with the previous disciplines.
5. Are willing to learn Japanese language.
6. Physically and spiritually healthy.
7. Applicants must read and understand the attachment description carefully.

Download Requirement
How to Apply

1. The Application Form can be taken at the Education Section Japanese Embassy, Consulate General of Japan in Surabaya and Medan or can be downloaded from this page.
2. The Application Form along with required documents should be brought / sent directly to the Education Section Embassy of Japan in Jakarta (not to the Consulate General of Japan).
3. Registration opened on April 12, 2009 until the date of May 12, 2009.
4. Prepare the document according to appendix no. 7.

Forms can be downloaded from here is:

• Application Form (pdf file 212kb) (doc file 139b)
• Field of Study and Study Program (pdf file 75kb)  (doc file 28kb)
• Recommendation Form (pdf file 75kb)  (doc file 39kb)
• Certificate of Health (pdf file 87kb)

Selection Procedure

1. Embassy of Japan will do the selection of documents, and shall notify qualified applicant 1 (one) week before the written exam. (Approximately 100 applicants are selected through the selection of this document.)
2. Written Japanese and English Test will be held in Jakarta, Surabaya, Medan in early July 2010. (English as a test of choice. The value of the higher will be used for selection consideration.)
3. Interview will be held in Jakarta for all qualified applicants in July 2010 according to schedule set by the Embassy of Japan (transport and accommodation costs are not provided by the Embassy of Japan).
4. Applicants who pass the selection at the Embassy of Japan, will be given a certificate as follows: 1 (one) file a form with documents that have been given the stamp of Embassy of Japan, a certificate for the college in Japan, and pieces of “Letter of Acceptance”. Applicants may choose a maximum of 3 (three) universities to gain acceptance as a student permit or a research student degree programs, or “Letter of Acceptance” (license revenue unofficial) as research students.
5. If you are looking for information on universities in Japan, please see the following websites:
   Directory Database of Research and Development or Asian Students Cultural Association.
6. Please send license or a Letter of Acceptance from the college of Japan as soon as possible to the Embassy of Japan.
7. WEmbassy would recommend participants to MEXT.
8. Applicants will be the recipient of a scholarship if you pass the selection in the MEXT.

For further information please contact:

Education Section Embassy of Japan
Jl. MH Thamrin No.24 Jakarta 10350
Tel. (021) 3192-4308 ext.175 or 176

Website link:
http://www.id.emb-japan.go.jp/sch_rs.html

Japan - Ronpaku scholarships for PhD Position at the Univ. of Aizu

The aim of JSPS's RONPAKU (Dissertation PhD) Program is to provide tutorial and financial support to promising young researchers in Asia who wish to obtain their PhD degrees from Japanese universities through the submission of a dissertation without going through a doctoral course. Grantees under the program (RONPAKU Fellows) are given the opportunity to visit their Japanese advisor once a year to receive
direct supervision at the Japanese university where they will submit their PhD thesis.

As a faculty at University of Aizu, Japan, I am interested to guide interested students through this program. Please note that Univ of Aizu is a computer science oriented university and the degree will be in computer science and engineering. Research topics of interest to me include.

1. Regional Weather/climate prediction research through dynamical modelling
2. Distributed Geophysical Visualisation algorithms and implementation using Ruby Language.
3. Application of Machine Learning to Climate and Weather Research.
4. Reconfigureable computing for high performance weather/climate modelling.

For more information see.

http://www.jsps.go.jp/english/e-ronpaku/about.html

Eligibility

From FY2010, this program is offered to researchers in the following countries

ASIA (including Middle East countries) Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh*, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, China*, Georgia, India, Indonesia*, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kazakhstan, South Korea*, Kuwait, Kyrgyz, Laos, Lebanon, Malaysia*, Maldives, Mongolia*, Myanmar, Nepal, Oman, Pakistan, the Philippines* , Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Syria, Thailand*, Tajikistan, Timor-Leste, Turkey, Turkmenistan, UAE, Uzbekistan, Vietnam*, and Yemen.

AFRICA
Algeria, Angora, Uganda, Egypt*, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Ghana, Cape Verde, Gabon, Cameroon, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Cote d'Ivoire, Comoro, Congo, Sao Tome and Principe, Zambia, Sierra Leone, Djibouti, Zimbabwe, Sudan, Swaziland, Seychelles, Equatorial Guinea, Senegal, Somalia, Tanzania, Chad, Central African Republic, Tunisia, Togo, Nigeria, Namibia, Niger, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Benin, Botswana, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, South Africa, Mozambique, Mauritius, Mauritania, Morocco, Libya, Rwanda and Lesotho

Each applicant for the Program must be a researcher who

* belongs to a university or research institute in the above-listed countries
* already holds a full-time position as a researcher in a university or research institution in his/her home country or will likely be appointed to such a position by 1 April of the starting year of the fellowship is under age 50 as of 1 of the starting year of the fellowship. Further eligibility requirements for this program are provided in the Application Guidelines.

Duration of Fellowship
Up to 5 years

JSPS Support
* RONPAKU Fellows may visit their Japanese host university once a year for a maximum period of 90 days for the purpose of studying under the supervision of their Japanese advisor.
* JSPS provides RONPAKU Fellows with a roundtrip international air ticket (economy class), maintenance allowance and medical/accidental insurance, and covers expenses related to dissertation submission during their stays in Japan.
* The Japanese advisor may visit the RONPAKU fellow's home university or research institution once a year for a maximum period of 30 days for the purpose of supervising RONPAKU Fellow's study.
* JSPS provides Japanese Advisors with a roundtrip air ticket (economy class) and maintenance allowance, and covers their visa issuance fees and supervising expenses during their stays in the fellow's country.
* During the fellow's stay in Japan, JSPS provides the Japanese Advisor with an allowance for supervising his/her study at the host institution.

[ Japan] Panasonic Scholarship 2010 for Indonesian Students

The Panasonic Scholarship Program was established in 1998 in commemoration of the company`s 80th anniversary as a way for the company to express its appreciation to society. Its aim is to provide scholarship opportunities to privately financed students from Asian countries who wish to pursue a master`s course in Japan, to offer financial assistance to foster highly educated experts who can contribute to the development of their countries in the 21st century, and to promote mutual friendship between their home countries and Japan.
Eligibility
A privately financed student from Indonesia, who wishes to pursue a master`s course in Japan, should meet the following requirements:
Nationality:
Applicants must be citizens of Indonesia
Educational Background etc:
Applicants must be graduates or pending graduates of universities and have a distinguished academic record and must have completed 16 years of school education or have been accepted as eligible for enrollment at the targeted graduate schools. However, applicants must have completed their bachelor degrees no more than 4 years prior to the date of their arrival in Japan. (with age less than 26 years old in March 2011).

Specialization:
Applicants must major in any one of the science and technology disciplines. (Mathematics, Natural Science, Engineering, Bio-technology, Agricultural, and IT (Information Technology)
Note: This excludes medical science, pharmacology and dentistry
Japanese Language Proficiency:
Applicants must have adequate proficiency and knowledge in the Japaneselanguage not only for studying at master`s level but also for understanding Japanese culture.
Health Conditions:
Applicants must be medically fit and must be strongly motivated to study in Japan.
Others:

• Applicants must be interested in and have the desire to contribute to the development of Indonesia and to promote friendship between Indonesia and Japan.
• Applicants must obtain a study visa and arrive in Japan by end of March 2011 to attend the award ceremony to be held at Panasonic Headquarters at the beginning of April 2011.
• Applicants who are receiving or will receive other scholarships including Japanese Government Scholarships are not eligible for the Panasonic Scholarship.
• Applicants who are already enrolled at graduate schools in Japan at the time of application are not eligible for the Panasonic Scholarship.

Number of students to be accepted
From all applicants, in preliminary stage (phase I) it will be only top 100 candidates enter to next stage. In phase II, there will be only 12 best candidates as finalist. In final stage, through interview, group discussion and other process, the 3 most qualified finalist will be selected to be Panasonic Scholarship Nominees.
Duration of Panasonic Scholarship

• Panasonic Scholarship will be provided for three years from April 2011 to March 2014, which covers
  Year One — Enrollment as research students in universities in Japan and Japanese-language training in Japanese-language institutes.
• Year Two & Three — Register and complete master`s course in Japan. The entire period shall not exceed three years in any circumstances.
• The entire period shall not exceed three years in any circumstances. The scholarship will be terminated if a scholarship recipient fails to gain admission to master course in Japan within one year after arrival in Japan (end March, 2011).

2.1 Research Student of Graduate School

• Basic Scholarship : ¥150,000 per month
• Tuition Assistance : Actual Amount (a maximum of ¥200,000 to be paid each half year)

2.2 Master`s Course of Graduate School
In the case where students are able to take master`s courses within one year after arrival in Japan, the scholarship to be paid is as set out below.

• Basic Scholarship : ¥180,000 per month
• Entrance Fee Assistance : Actual Amount (a maximum of ¥250,000 to be paid)
• Tuition Assistance : Actual Amount (a maximum of ¥250,000 to be paid per each half year)

Selection & notification
Phase I
March 10 , 2010 : Deadline for e-Application Submission

Phase II April 15 –20 , 2010 : The First Screening (By documents)
May 7 – 11 , 2010 : The Second Screening

Phase III June 7 – 8 , 2010 : Final Selection (Interview)
June 8 , 2010 : Notification of the Result
Requirements for Panasonic Scholarship Student (Nominated)

• Enrollment in Graduate School and Duration of Research
  Panasonic searches a student with passion for studying at graduate school for 3 (three) years. In concrete, Panasonic searches those who; obtain an informal consent from the academic adviser and finish application for enrollment as a research student within 2010, enroll in graduate school as a research student in April 2011, then enroll in a master`s course in April 2012 and complete a mater`s degree in March 2014.
• Japanese Language Proficiency Test
  Panasonic Scholarship students (incl. nominated students) are required to obtain a certain level (Level-3 of Current Test, N4 of New Test) or above for Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) conducted in Indonesia at the beginning of December 2010. In line with this, Panasonic recommends a student who has never learned Japanese to start a preparation for Japanese learning before attending the final interview. Besides, it is said that a student enrolling in a master`s course should reach a certain level (Level-1 of Current Test, N1 of New Test) or above for JLPT in order for them to successfully study and research at graduate school. Items to be noted

Contact:
T. Panasonic Manufacturing Indonesia
Jl. Raya Bogor Km. 29, Jakarta Timur
Telp : 6221 – 8710221
Fax : 6221 – 8710851
Contact person : Normanto Parman
Email : normanto.parman@id.panasonic.com
URL : www.panasonic.co.id
Japan URL : http://panasonic.net/scholarship/
For further details and application go to:http://www.panasonicscholarship.com/content/view/1/5/

Japan - Indonesia - The OKAZAKI KAHEITA International Scholarship Foundation Master Scholarship Program

Aplication deadline: May 31st, 2010.
Anyone who supports the objectives of the foundation to build his/her own country and to promote international friendship, is outstanding in personality and ability, in sound health and is deemed to be in need of financial assistance for educational expenses, and who meets the following qualifications:

• Be a citizen of Indonesia
• Be a resident of Indonesia on April 1, 2010
• Be born after April 2, 1986
• Academic Qualifications: Must have graduated from a university designated by our foundation prior to March 31, 2011 and be able to obtain a letter of recommendation from his/her supervising professor. The applicants also required to have completed a total of 16 years of education at recognized educational facilities.
• Major: The field of study selected by the applicant must be the same as his/her major at the undergraduate level. Preferably, the applicant should have selected the university of his/her choice and the supervising professor under whom he/her wishes to pursue graduate studies. The applicant`s proposed research theme should be suitable for study at the graduate level in a Japanese university.
• Language ability: Must be able to understand graduate level lectures taught in Japanese or English. Selected applicants who have not yet learned Japanese are required to attend a Japanese language course at a language school for 6 months （approximately 500 hours）prior to coming to Japan. Furthermore, the selected applicant shall be required.
• Dwelling: Must principally be willing to live in the ANA dormitory.
  Note: The foundation thinks it desirable for the students to live in the ANA dormitory
  Not only for the purpose of saving living expenses but also for the purpose of associating daily with young Japanese people living in the same facility.
• Others: The foundation deems it most suitable that the selected applicant come to Japan alone (without his/her family) to study under our program.
  - The student must live alone (without his/her family) for the first year in Japan.
  - After one year it is possible for the selected student to live with his/her family if he/she wished to do so, but the foundation cannot give any assistance for his/her family.Note: It is generally very hard for students from abroad to live and study in Japan. With his/her family, as the student will meet many difficulties such as the high cost of living, housing problems and language difficulty.

All applications must reach the Okazaki Kaheita International Scholarship Foundation no later than May 31, 2010. (Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.)
The applicant must submit the application form through the university which is appointed by the Foundation. Each application must contact to those university. He/She can not apply individually.
Website link:
www.okazakizaidan.or.jp/info

Undergraduate MITSUI-BUSSAN Scholarships for Indonesian Students, Japan

MITSUI-BUSSAN Scholarship Program For Indonesia Prospectus, 2010
In Cooperation with the Ministry of National Education of The Republic of Indonesia and PERSADA

The MITSUI-BUSSAN SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR INDONESIA (hereinafter referred to as `the Program`) was established in Tokyo, Japan, in 1992 as a non-profit foundation under the approval of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (formerly called the. Ministry of Education) Japan based on a fund prepared by Mitsui & Co., Ltd. The Program aims to encourage Indonesian students who wish to study at universities in Japan and obtain a bachelor`s degree thereby.

1. Objectives
The objective of the Program is to support and assist the students so that:
Firstly, the students can learn about and become intimate with Japanese culture and customs. Secondly, the students can develop an international sensibility through daily life in Japan. Consequently, the students can make their best efforts in their respective fields so as to contribute to the development of Indonesia after finishing their studies in Japan, calling upon their experience of living and studying in Japan.

Therefore, the grantees who have completed their studies in Japan under the Program will be requested to make their utmost effort to materialize the Program`s objectives; however, the grantees will be entirely free from any other obligations and duties.

2. Qualifications
(1) Nationality: Applicants must be citizens of the Republic of Indonesia.
(2) Age: Applicants must be less than twenty (20) years of age as of April 30th, 2010 and unmarried. The grantees must remain single during the tenure of their scholarship period.
(3) Academic Background and School Records: Applicants must have completed SMA (Senior High School) of IPA or IPS course with marks of at least seven (7) or higher on their school records for the following subjects, throughout the whole SMA study period of 3 years:
For IPA course: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and English.
For IPS course: Mathematics, Economics, History and English.
(4) Japanese Language: Applicants must be willing to study the Japanese language and to receive university education in the Japanese language in Japan.
(5) Health: Applicants must be healthy, both mentally and physically, and have no infectious diseases.

3. Fields of Study
(1) Study of Sciences and Engineering (4-years under-graduate course), such as: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Information & Computer Science, Biology, Biophysics & Biochemistry, Geology, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Urban Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Precision Engineering, Ship Building & Ocean Engineering, Aeronautics, Electrical Engineering,Electronics, Information & Communication Engineering, etc. Metallurgy, Materials Science, Applied Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Factory & Production Management, Plant Management, Agricultural Engineering, Forest & Fishery Science, Agricultural Chemistry, Agrobiology, Food Engineering.

Due to course term reason, applicants can not choose Medical science, Pharmaceutical science and Veterinary science as field of study.

(2) Study of Social Sciences, Business and Commerce (4-years under-graduate course), such as; Civil Law, Public Law, Political Science, Economic Theory, Economic History, Economic Policy, Enterprise Management, Accounting, Commerce & Marketing, Finance, Insurance, Industrial Relations, Econometrics, International Economics.

4. Tenure of Scholarship
Grants are tenable for five years and six months (5.5 years) from October 2010 until March 2016, i.e.

Japanese language study: 1.5 years (18 months)
University study: 4.0 years (48 months)
Total: 5.5 years

Note:
- Japanese language study is scheduled to be conducted at Tokyo Japanese Language Education Center of Independent Administrative Institution Japan Student Services Organization, Tokyo, Japan (hereinafter referred to as `Japanese Language Center`).
- Entrance to and graduation from universities in Japan can only be achieved by the efforts and endeavor of the grantees.

Application:
The applicants shall submit the prescribed application form and other documents as requested below from March 1 to not later than 12:00 a.m. on April 30, 2010 (Friday) to PERSADA as mentioned below, where the prescribed application form is obtainable.

PERSADA c/o Kampus Universitas Darma Persada (UNSADA)
Jl. Radin Inten II (Terusan Casablanca), Pondok Kelapa,
Jakarta Timur 13450 , Indonesia
Telephone: (021) 8647373
Facsimile: (021) 86900241

For more information please visit http://www.sadanet.or.id/

Master Scholarships by The OKAZAKI KAHEITA International Scholarship Foundation, Japan

Anyone who supports the objectives of the foundation to build his/her own country and to promoteinternational friendship, is outstanding in personality and ability, in sound health and is deemed to be in need of financial assistance for educational expenses, and who meets the following qualifications:
Be a citizen of Indonesia
Be a resident of Indonesia on April 1, 2010
Be born after April 2, 1986
Academic Qualifications: Must have graduated from a university designated by our foundation prior to March 31, 2011 and be able to obtain a letter of recommendation from his/her supervising professor. The applicants also required to have completed a total of 16 years of education at recognized educational facilities.
Major: The field of study selected by the applicant must be the same as his/her major at theundergraduate level. Preferably, the applicant should have selected the university of his/her choice and the supervising professor under whom he/her wishes to pursue graduate studies. The applicant`s proposed research theme should be suitable for study at the graduate level in a Japanese university.
Language ability: Must be able to understand graduate level lectures taught in Japanese or English. Selected applicants who have not yet learned Japanese are required to attend a Japanese language course at a language school for 6 months （approximately 500 hours）prior to coming to Japan. Furthermore, the selected applicant shall be required.
Dwelling: Must principally be willing to live in the ANA dormitory.
Note: The foundation thinks it desirable for the students to live in the ANA dormitory
Not only for the purpose of saving living expenses but also for the purpose of associating daily with young Japanese people living in the same facility.
Others: The foundation deems it most suitable that the selected applicant come to Japan alone (without his/her family) to study under our program.
The student must live alone (without his/her family) for the first year in Japan.
After one year it is possible for the selected student to live with his/her family if he/she wished to do so, but the foundation cannot give any assistance for his/her family.

Note: It is generally very hard for students from abroad to live and study in Japan. With his/her family, as the student will meet many difficulties such as the high cost of living, housing problems and language difficulty.

All applications must reach the Okazaki Kaheita International Scholarship Foundation no later than May 31, 2010. (Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.)

The applicant must submit the application form through the university which is appointed by the Foundation. Each application must contact to those university. He/She can not apply individually.

Aplication deadline: May 31, 2010.

Website: www.okazakizaidan.or.jp/info

Visiting Research Fellowship Program 2010-JIRCAS-Japan

The Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences offers The Visiting Research Fellowship Program for the year 2010 in Japan

The JIRCAS Visiting Research Fellowship Program aims at the promotion of international collaborative research to address various problems confronting the countries in developing regions on a global scale, including the critical situation of food production, the progression of desertification and the gradual disappearance of genetic resources.

Fellowship Details:

This fellowship program has two components: (1) Tsukuba-Okinawa (2) Project Site. Under the Project Site Fellowship Program, JIRCAS invites qualified researchers, who are citizens of the countries where collaborative research projects are being carried out, to work with the JIRCAS researcher dispatched to the project site.

Eligibility:

1. Be a national of the country where the research theme for which the applicant is applying will be implemented.
2. Be currently engaged in research relating to agriculture, forestry and fisheries in a research organization or university.
3. Hold at least a Master’s degree in a field relating to socio-economics, and natural sciences and technology.
4. Should enjoy a good health.
5. Have an adequate command of the English language.
6. Should be endorsed by the authority of the institution where the applicant is employed or affiliated.
7. Should be able to work exclusively on the collaborative research project.

Application Form:

Visit http://www.jircas.affrc.go.jp/english/research/jircasfellow/Project.pdf

How to apply:

Followshing documents must be submitted:

1. Application form
2. Copy of publications (three most relevant only)
3. Curriculum vitae (maximum of four pages; do not attach any certificate(s) /diploma(s))

Mailing Address:

Head, International Relations Section
Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS)
1-1, Ohwashi, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8686, JAPAN

Fellowship Deadline:

April 26, 2010.

Source:

http://www.jircas.affrc.go.jp/english/research/jircasfellow/project.html

[Japan] AUN/SEED-JICA Master Scholarships 2010 in Nine Engineering Fields

The AUN/SEED-Net Project with support from Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) provides scholarships to highly qualified young teaching staff and graduating students/young graduates (i.e., potential future faculty staff) of Member Institutions to acquire master’s degrees in the following nine engineering fields at respective Host Institutions in other countries:
Chemical Engineering at De La Salle University (DLSU)
Civil Engineering at Chulalongkorn University (CU)
Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Chulalongkorn University (CU)
Environmental Engineering at University of Philippines-Diliman (UP)
Geological Engineering at Gadjah Mada University (UGM)
Information and Communication Technology at King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology, Ladkrabang (KMITL)
Manufacturing Engineering at University of Malaya (UM)
Materials Engineering at Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering at Institute of TechnologyBandung (ITB).

In order for AUN/SEED-Net students to produce high quality thesis research of international standard and to ensure the completion of the master’s degree within two years, AUN/SEEDNet provides vital support, in terms of financial and academic, through joint thesis research supervision, to AUN/SEED-Net Master’s students at all Host Institutions. The joint thesis research supervision will be carried out through the Collaborative Research Program, which has been created by each Host Institution for a few well-defined research themes (or research umbrellas) in consultation with Japanese Field Coordinating University, each of which is a collection of interrelated and progressively conducted thesis research topics. Each AUN/SEED-Net student (including doctoral sandwich student) shall conduct thesis research under one of these research themes.

Besides, according to AUN/SEED-Net Students’ Mobility scheme which is promoted to enable students to benefit educationally and culturally from the experience of learning at other Member Institution(s), Master’s students may be supported to take a course(s) or conduct research at other Member Institution(s) for a short period. Students are advised to consult with their advisors and Host Institution on the necessity, possibility and procedures of their mobility.

Those who complete this Master’s Degree Program with outstanding thesis research are encouraged to pursue a doctoral degree in one of the above nine fields either at Japanese Supporting Universities under the “Doctoral Degree Program in Japan”, or at Host Institutions (in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Thailand) under the “Doctoral Degree Sandwich Program” with co-supervision by Japanese professors, or at the two Singaporean universities (NTU & NUS) under “Doctoral Degree Program in Singapore”.

The upgrading scheme is expected to be implemented at some host institutions for master’s students who prove outstanding performance and wish to get upgraded to doctoral level. The details will be finalized by all concerned and announced in due course.

2. Objectives
To increase the number of high quality Master’s degree holders in engineering at Member Institutions which would be necessary to contribute to a sustainable industrial development of ASEAN countries.
To strengthen the Master’s degree programs at the Host Institutions so that the production of high quality Master’s degree holders in engineering needed for the region is materialized within the region in collaboration with the Member Institutions and Japanese Supporting Universities.
To strengthen human networking among teaching staff of Member Institutions and Japanese Supporting Universities.

3. Eligibility of Applicants
(a) Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate discipline of engineering, or to be awarded the Bachelor’s degree before starting the Master’s degree program.
(b) Applicants should be ranked within top 10% of the class, or have the grade point average of 3.0 or higher from the grade point system of 4.0 in their undergraduate study.
(c) Applicants must be young faculty staff of Member Institutions, or graduating students, or young graduates of Member Institutions who are strongly motivated to pursue a professional career as faculty staff at Member Institutions.
(d) Applicants should be under the age of 30 at the time of application and capable of carrying out independent research.
(e) Applicants who have already received another equivalent major award, scholarship or a salary to undertake a proposed course are not eligible forscholarships.

4. Selection of Host Institution(s)
(a) Each Host Institution is assigned to host one or two Engineering fields. Applicants must choose to apply to the Host Institution(s) that offer(s) their proposed field of study.
(Please see list of Host Institutions and their host fields in Attachment 1, and visit our website at http://www.seed-net.org/application_form.htmlfor application forms.)
(b) Each Host Institution has drawn up research umbrellas or themes under Collaborative Research Program. It is advised that all applicants should be well aware of research areas that each Host Institution can offer to AUN/SEED-Net students before selecting Host Institution(s), by carefully studying Collaborative Research umbrellas and choose their tentative thesis research topics accordingly. (For details on Collaborative Research umbrellas of each field, please visit our website at http://www.seednet.org/research_umbrella.php )
(c) In addition, possible research areas of study will also be expanded to cover five interdisciplinary areas, namely Biotechnology, Disaster Mitigation, Global Environment, Natural Resources/Materials, and New/Renewable Energy. In case an applicant proposes a research topic under these research areas, one is still expected to choose one of the Host Institutions, depending on the focus of the research topic (e.g., if the topic is Mechanical Engineering related renewable energy, applicants should choose ITB. If the topic is Manufacturing Engineering related disaster mitigation, applicants should choose UM. If the topic is Electrical and Electronic Engineering related biotechnology, then the applicants should choose CU)
(d) Applicants can apply to the maximum of two Host Institutions, but cannot apply to any institution within their own country.
(e) Applicants should be aware that some Host Institutions strictly require their applicants to obtain a TOEFL and/or GRE score as an admission requirement. (Please contact each Host Institution for more details.)

5. Target Number of Scholarships

Around 45 scholarships for the Japanese Fiscal Year 2010 will be supported (approximately five scholarships for each host field at Host Institutions in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and Thailand).

6. Coverage of Scholarships

The scholarships cover tuition fees, living expenses, health insurance, visa fee and airport tax, and a round-trip air ticket, in accordance with the AUN/SEED-Net Project regulations. There may be partial support(s) from concerned Host and Sending Institution.

7. Commencement and Duration of Scholarships

The commencement of scholarship should be within the Japanese Fiscal Year 2010; that is, awarded students should commence their study within April 2010 – March 2011.

The duration of the scholarship is strictly two years, counting from the day of arrival at a Host Institution. Students who need more than two years to acquire a degree will be expected to self-finance during period of extension.

Note: The AUN/SEED-Net Project, in consultation with the Host Institution, will terminate the award of any student who fails to maintain satisfactory progress at the Host Institution.

8. Application and Screening Procedure

It is advisable for applicants to study and follow the application procedure below. (Please see Attachment 2 for a flow chart of the procedure.)
Applicants submit one set of AUN/SEED-Net’s Application Form (for scholarship) and two sets of Host Institution(s)’ Application Form(s) (for university admission), along with other required documents to the contact person at Member Institutions (as Sending Institutions) to which the applicants belong. The list of names of contact persons at Member Institutions (or Sending Institutions) is given in Attachment 3.
The contact person of each Sending Institution sends a collection of Application Forms to AUN/SEED-Net, together with an endorsement letter from the Dean or designated person endorsing the applications. Please note that sending application directly to AUN/SEEDNet without the endorsement letter will not be accepted. (Sending Institutions may submit the collection of application forms more than once within the deadline.)
AUN/SEED-Net will check all required documents and request missing documents from applicants through Sending Institution, if necessary.
AUN/SEED-Net forwards the collection of Host Applications to respective Host Institutions for admission screening.
Host Institutions screen applicants for admission and identify potential advisor(s), then inform the admission result to AUN/SEED-Net.
AUN/SEED-Net starts its screening for scholarships and informs the result to respective Sending Institutions.Note: At the time of admission and scholarship screening, Host Institutions and AUN/SEED-Net may contact Sending Institutions and/or applicants for missing documents or further information.
Sending Institutions inform their successful applicants to confirm their acceptance of scholarships via Reply Form and submit missing documents, if any, to AUN/SEED-Net.
Contractual matters between Host Institutions and AUN/SEED-Net begins.

9. Submission Deadline of the Application Form

Applications for the Master’s Degree Program should be submitted, in printed forms, to the AUN/SEED-Net Project by January 31, 2010.

10. Scholarship Allocation

The scholarships, in principle, should be distributed across fields and across Sending Institutions.

Application to be submitted to:

AUN/SEED-Net Project
(Master’s Degree Program)
Faculty of Engineering Building 2, Room 109-110
Chulalongkorn University
Bangkok 10330, THAILAND

Indonesian Scholarship Darmasiswa RI Program Academic Year 2010 / 2011

Indonesian Scholarship
Darmasiswa RI Program
Academic Year 2010 / 2011

DARMASISWA is a scholarship program offered to all foreign students from countries which have diplomatic relationship with Indonesia to study Bahasa Indonesia, arts, music and crafts. Participants can choose one of 45 different universities located in different cities in Indonesia. This program is organized by the Ministry of National Education (MoNE) in cooperation with the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA).

The DARMASISWA program was started in 1974 as part of ASEAN (Association of South East Asian Nations) initiative, admitting only students from ASEAN. However, in 1976 this program was extended to include students from other countries such as Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Hungary, Japan, Mexico, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Sweden, and USA. In early 90’s, this program was extended further to include all countries which have diplomatic relationship with Indonesia. Until to date, the number of countries participating in this program is more than 75 countries.

The main purpose of the DARMASISWA program is to promote and increase the interest in the language and culture of Indonesia among the youth of other countries. It has also been designed to provide stronger cultural links and understanding among participating countries.

Darmasiswa RI Program is conducted in 2 schemes, i.e :

• Regular 1 (One) Year -Darmasiswa RI scholarship Program
  Regular One Year program is a one-year scholarship program offered to foreign students from countries which have diplomatic relationship with Indonesia to study Indonesian language and Art (traditional music, traditional dance, and Indonesian craft) in selected Indonesian Higher Education Institutions.
• Regular 6 (Six) Months – Darmasiswa RI scholarship Program
  Regular six-month program is a six-month scholarship program offered to foreign students from countries which have diplomatic relationship with Indonesia to study Indonesian language in selected Indonesian Higher Education Institutions.

The Scholarship Covers
Monthly allowance will be received by participant is Rp 1.500.000,00 (one million and five hundred thousand rupiah), and will be transferred to the University/college where they study.

The participant is advised to bring enough money in US dollar for unexpected additional expenses in Indonesia.

QUALIFICATIONS OF APPLICANTS

• Fill out application form
• Not more than 35 years old
• Completed secondary education or its equivalent
• Copy of academic transcript
• In good health as proved by Medical Certificate
• Passport size color photograph (5 pieces)
• Full-page copy of passport valid for at least 18 months from time of arrival in Indonesia
• Able to communicate in English and have a basic knowledge of the field they’re applying for

PROCEDURE
The applicant should apply through the following procedures:

• Indonesian Embassy/Consulate General in the country of residence.
• Visit the website at: www.darmasiswa.diknas.go.id, applicants should notify to the Indonesian Embassy/Consulate General before applying online.

The documents of applicants who have been selected by the Indonesian Embassy will be submitted to the Bureau of Planning and International Cooperation, Ministry of National Education or the Directorate of Public Diplomacy, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, addressed:

Head Bureau of Planning and International Cooperation
Secretariat General
Department of National Education
Jalan Jenderal Sudirman,
Senayan-Jakarta
Telp./Fax. (62-21) 5724707, 5738181
Website: http://darmasiswa.diknas.go.id
and mail to : darmasiswa_pkln@diknas.go.id

or

Director of Public Diplomacy
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Jalan Taman Pejambon No. 6
Jakarta
Telp. (62-21) 3813480,
Fax. (62-21) 3858035

Health Insurance
The Ministry of National Education (MoNE) will not provide health insurance; therefore the participants are expected to have the International insurance.

Click here to apply for this scholarship.

Fujitsu Opens Global Leadership Management Scholarships for Indonesia

Jakarta, 29 December 2009 — Fujitsu open enrolments of the 2010 Japan-America Institute of Management Science (JAIMS) global leadership management scholarship for Indonesian people.

Achmad S. Sofwan, Chief Operating Officer of Fujitsu Indonesia, said through this scholarship, Fujitsu aims to provide opportunities for all communities in Asia Pacific and to develop leadership capabilities through learning management styles in different culture and understanding global business.

“Until now, there have been 370 business professionals –including from Indonesia- who had earned the Fujitsu scholarship. The scholarship is open in 18 Asia Pacific countries,” Achmad added. “This scholarship is Fujitsu’s contribution to the region, and as an opportunity to develop leadership for business practitioners in Indonesia.”

This year, Fujitsu provides scholarships for a new program in JAIMS: the East-West Leaders Program (EWKLP) which aims to prepare a new generation of business leaders.

Fujitsu will open the registration for application until March 19, 2010, followed by interview in April 2010 and selection of participants in May 2010.

The EWKLP JAIMS Fall Term 2010 will run from October 11, 2010 until January 6, 2011 in Hawaii, U.S. and Tokyo, Japan. EWKLP program combines best practices from east and west with an intensive learning format.

After the lecture in Hawaii, participants will be invited to Japan to participate in various activities related to cultural, visit to Fujitsu and the awarding event.

Angeline Melissa Simanullang, JAIMS EWKLP Spring 2009 alumni, told that all courses were taught by professors who are experts in their fields from east and west scientific traditions.

“This program has given me the in-depth knowledge of global business through the very compact yet practical courses. There were additional special topics, which interestingly gave different perspective of business from non-business related point of view,” she said.

Angeline won the Student’s Choice Award in JAIMS-EWKLP and today is Art Director at MAC909.

Cross-cultural atmosphere, she recalled, were intense in this program as it was attended by students from nine different countries each with their own cultural and professional backgrounds, living and working together.

“As a whole the JAIMS EWKLP experience has brought young people from different countries together, creating a world community, the bond that will hopefully last forever. Through this enriching program, we gained global business knowledge and cross-culture understanding. I believe these are very powerful asset to have for everyone going to succeed in this global world,” Angeline added.

Jessica Schwarze, JAIMS-EWKLP 2005 alumni, told the classes were heavily focused on real case business scenarios that until today are highly applicable to her daily job.

“The lessons I learned during the four months intensive program in Hawaii as well as in Tokyo proved to be priceless. Through this scholarship, I have had the opportunity to engage with people from various cultures and learn the real issues of today’s global business world,” she said. Jessica currently is Head of Marketing at SAP Indonesia.

Fujitsu’s scholarship for this EWKLP JAIMS includes tuition, transportation, health insurance and stipend.

Terms of participants:

• Graduate from all backgrounds, with a minimum GPA of 3.0
• Achieve a minimum TOEFL score 577/233/90 (paper / computer / internet), or a minimum TOEIC 750 or IELTS 6.5
• Having a full-time work experience for a minimum of three years, preferably five years.

Fujitsu Scholarship is held since 1985 to commemorate 50 years of Fujitsu foundation. JAIMS founded in 1972 by Yoshimitsu Kohra, then the president of Fujitsu Limited.

Fujitsu is a leading provider of customer-focused IT and communications solutions for the global marketplace. Research firm Gartner has ranked Fujitsu as number four in IT services, PCs, servers and storage worldwide (August 2009).

For more information about Fujitsu Scholarship, please visit http://www.fujitsu.com/scholarship or contact to contact-scholarship@cs.jp.fujitsu.com

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About PT. Fujitsu Indonesia

PT. Fujitsu Indonesia was established in 1995 with the name of PT. Fujitsu Systems Indonesia as a joint venture between Fujitsu (Japan) and PT. Askomindo Dynamics (Indonesia).Headquartered in Jakarta and service canters in several cities (Surabaya, Medan, Makassar, Denpasar) and more than 20 authorized service providers across Indonesia, Fujitsu Indonesia has a vision to become a provider of IT, communications and business solutions leading customer-focused. As a local IT provider with global capabilities, the company has a comprehensive line of business, including the Platform Products, Applications Services, Infrastructure Integration Services, Managed Services, and Networking Services. Portfolio customers scattered in various sizes and segments such as government, manufacturing, education, retail, oil and gas, and telecommunications, including telecommunications companies and the largest manufacturer in Indonesia. Certified ISO 9001:2008, PT. Fujitsu Indonesia implement a quality management system registered to the international standards within the scope of IT solutions and services, and to encourage the adoption of a process approach to improve customer satisfaction. For more information, please visit http://id.fujitsu.com.

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Press Contacts

PT. Fujitsu Indonesia
Nuraini Kurnia
Marketing Manager
 Tel: +62-21-570 9330
E-mail:marketing@id.fujitsu.com

[Japan] Non Degree Monbukagakusho Scholarship in Japanese Studies Program

[Japan] Non Degree Monbukagakusho Scholarship in 

Japanese Studies Program

Deadline: January 29, 2010 Japanese Studies Program is one of the Japanese Government scholarship programs (Monbukagakusho) specifically designed for japanese studies students to enhanced Japanese language skills and deepen understanding of Japanese culture. This program is a non-degree programs and the length is 1 year from October 2010. Requirements Students who are still active in college at one college who studied the language, culture, and literature of Japan. Age under 30 years old on April 1, 2010. Students from third level up in time to apply (no exceptions for those who have the ability and recommended by the college and who have learned more than one year in college on 1 April 2010 may participate although not yet reached a level three). Physical and spiritually healthy. Facilities Without the bond department. Flight ticket allowance, economy class Indonesia (Jakarta) - Japan. Free entrance examination fees, tuition and registration fee. Monthly allowance of \ 134,000 per month (there is a possibility to change). Participants provided dormitory regulated solely by payment recipients. How to apply Registration opened on 16 November 2010 and closed on January 29, 2010. Applying carried out collectively with the recommendations of the respective universities, not the individual directly to the Embassy of Japan. Completed form is returned to the Education Section Embassy of Japan with the necessary documents attached. Documents Required (incomplete documents will not be received) Form. Write your complete address (no lodging) as well as phone numbers easily be reached on the form. Passport photo (must be affixed on the form). Letter from college who explained that the students concerned are those of the college. Must be equipped with information and date of birth place. Letter of recommendation from the head of department or supervisor of the student personally. Academic transcripts from one semester to date. All documents written in English or Japanese. in A4 size paper Selection stage Japanese language written test on 16 February 2010 For those who passed the written examination will be summoned for an interview in Jakarta. For those who pass the interview will be recommended to Monbukagakusho. Those who pass the selection in the Monbukagakusho scholarship recipients will be. Education Section Embassy of Japan Jl. M. H. Thamrin 24 Jakarta 10350 Tel. 021 - 3192 4308 ext. 175 or 176 The registration forms can also be obtained by downloading from here

The British Council offers The JSPS Summer Programme for the 2010 Summer session to UK Graduate and PhD Students in Japan

The British Council offers The JSPS Summer Programme for the 2010 Summer session to UK Graduate and PhD Students in Japan

The first week of the programme is dedicated to an orientation session on Japanese language, culture and research systems conducted by the Graduate University for Advanced Studies (SOKENDAI). Internships or cooperative research opportunities are then provided at scientific research institutions such as university laboratories.

Eligibility:
Applicants must have UK nationality, citizenship, or permanent residence and be of graduate student status (MA or PhD) or recent PhD holders.
Applicants must receive advance acceptance from their host researchers.
Students with American, French, German or Canadian nationalities studying at UK universities should apply for the programme through National Science Foundation, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst, and Canadian Embassy in Japan respectively.


Application Process:

An original application with three copies should be sent to the Science Education Officer by post on the following address:

Science Education Officer, British Council, l-2 Kagurazaka Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo l62-0825, Japan
Telephone +81 3 3235-1896


Program Details:

Maintenance allowance: ¥534,000 (JSPS will cover the following expenses separately from the allowance: hotel room charges at Narita and Tokyo, and meals and accommodation charges at the Graduate University for Advanced Studies.) Domestic Research Trip Allowance: ¥58,500



Application Submission Deadline:

15 January 2010


Source:

http://www.britishcouncil.org/japan-science-research.htm

JCR International Scholarships 2010-Scientists/Medical Doctors-Japan College of Rheumatology-Japan

The Japan College of Rheumatology offers The JCR International Scholarships to Scientists and Medical Doctors for the academic year 2010/11 in Japan Japan College of Rheumatology (JCR) will provide a grant to attend the 54th annual general assembly and scientific meeting of Japan College of Rheumatology (JCR2010) and the 19th international Rheumatology Symposium in Kobe on April 22-25 2010. The purpose of the JCR2010 international scholarship is to encourage young scientists and medical doctors under 40 years old other than Japanese to refine their knowledge of rheumatology and send their original scientific message to the world through JCR2010. Those who received scholarship in past years, is not eligible to apply. Eligibility: Scientists or medical doctors under 40 years old at the last day of the Congress (25th of April 2010) Those who have never received JCR International Scholarship Those who reside in foreign country (except Japanese people) Scholarship Details: Maximum ¥150,000 (one hundred fifty thousand Japanese yen) / person + complimentary registration and hotel accommodation during the meeting From an Asian country: ¥100,000 (one hundred thousand Japanese yen) From non Asian country: ¥150,000 (one hundred fifty thousand Japanese yen) Maximum 20 grants are prepared. Application Procedure: Abstract should be submitted according to the form which JCR offer. Please refer to “Abstract Submission Sheet of JCR2010 International Scholarship (doc)” CV (certainly included full name (first name, middle name and family name) and date of birth) should be submitted along with abstract. Information about your affiliation, TEL & FAX number and e-mail address should be disclosed. Abstracts must contain new, previously unpublished results. Abstracts should be submitted in English. It should be no longer than 2,250 letters in length (for the body of the abstract), and no more than 2,400 letters in total when the title, coauthor names (including affiliations) are included. Abstracts should not include diagrams, charts and reference citations. Further Information: Japan College of Rheumatology (JCR) 1-1-24 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0011, Japan Tel:+81-3-5251-5353 Fax:+81-3-5251-5354 E-mail:jcr@ryumachi-jp.com URL:http://www.ryumachi-jp.com/english/ Applcation Deadline: 17 November 2009, 09:00:00, +0900 (JST) Source: http://www.ryumachi-jp.com/english/scholarship.html