Study in Japan: The Ichiro Kanehara Foundation Scholarship for International Students in Japan, 2018

The new Ichiro Kanehara Foundation Scholarship is now available for foreign students in Japan for the year 2018. The scholarship is awarded to International graduate students, postdoctoral fellow or researchers who are /will be conducting a basic medical research in Japan at least 3 consecutive years including the academic year from April 2018 to March 2019.

Its purpose is to promote academic research and to contribute to improvement in basic medical sciences and medical care. These aims are to be attained by the following scholarship programs.

 In December 1986, in accordance with the wishes of Igaku-Shoin Ltd. in memory of the late Mr. Ichiro Kanehara, The Ichiro Kanehara Foundation for the Promotion of Medical Sciences and Medical Care was established. Its purpose is to nurture talent and to provide financial assistance towards research in basic medical sciences and medical care.

Application Deadline: November 30, 2017

University/institution of Study: Universities in Japan.

Scholarship Sponsor: Ichiro Kanehara Foundation Scholarship

Country of Study: Japan

Level of Study: postdoctoral and Research

Scholarship Benefits: Duration: April 2018 to March 2019, Amount: 100,000 JPY/month. 

Field/Area of Study: basic medical sciences and medical care.

Type of Award: Financial

Eligibility

International graduate students, postdoctoral fellow or researchers who are /will be conducting a basic medical research in Japan at least 3 consecutive years including the academic year from April 2018 to March 2019. Applicants should submit a recommendation letter from the supervisor at the host institute as of April 2017.

English Language Requirements: Applicants must have excellent written and verbal English skills.

The amount ranges from ¥100,000 to ¥1,000,000 proportionate to the size of the project

Instruction on Application: Applicants must apply directly to the foundation. Please refer to the Foundation website for details and to download the application forms.