Scholarship for Chinese Researchers Residing in Japan

-Eligibility：(1)40 years old or younger (born on or after January 1, 1970) (2)Currently taking (or, planning to take) the master’s or doctoral course at a graduate school (3)Entered Japan before April 2010 and scheduled to continue staying in the country until March 31, 2012 while intention of returning home can be confirmed without any indication of his/her length of stay to be prolonged

-Application Period：Nov 1-Dec 31, 2010

-URL：http://www.jpcnma.or.jp/jyosei.html (In Japanese Only)

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Iwatani International Students Scholarship

-Eligibility：Personally-funded east and southeast Asian students studying at graduate schools in Japan who major in Natural Sciences.

-Application Period：Dec 1-20, 2010

-URL：http://www.iwatani-foundation.or.jp/ (In Japanese Only)

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Scholarship benefit program

-Eligibility：The student who have Asian nationality (except Japan), came (or will come) to Japan to study at university or graduate school.

-Application Period：Nov 22-Dec 24, 2010　　　　

-URL：http://www.chuken.org/about_us/index.html (In Japanese Only)

*Please apply through your university.

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Short-Term Visiting Scholars Program FY 2011

-Summary：The program aims to encourage foreign scholars of Japanese History and Culture to conduct research visits to NMJH.

*International students and researchers cannot apply directly. Refer to the website below for application requirements.

-Deadline：Nov 26, 2010

-URL：http://www.rekihaku.ac.jp/english/research/list/inter/invitation.html

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The Foreign Students Scholarship

-Eligibility：This scholarship is open to foreign students who will attend a graduate school at a Japanese university after April 1, 2011.

-Number of Scholarships Available：15 to 20 students

-Amount and Duration of Scholarships：（1）¥200,000 per month for1 or 2 years（2）¥180,000 per month for 3 years（3）¥150,000 per month for 4 or 5 years

Application periods：Oct 1-Nov 30 ,2010

-URL：http://www.hisf.or.jp/english/index.html

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Discourse Competition for International Students

-Object person: The foreign student who is registered at the Japanese university (a department / a graduate school)

-Topic: A problem of the earth which I think about (global issue)

-Closing date: Oct 15（Fri）

-URL: http://www.seminarhouse.or.jp/contest/index2010.html (In Japanese Only)

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Sports Scholarship

-Summary: International Student Sports Scholarship

-Application periods: Sep 1 (Wed)-Nov 15 (Mon)

-URL: http://www.ymfs.jp/assist/international/recruit/forein_index.html (In Japanese Only)

Note: The application should be written in Japanese

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Scholarship Program for Foreign Students

-Summary: International Education Exchange

-Object person: Where is entered in a graduate school master's course in April, 2011 or Octber,2010.

-Application period: Oct 1(Fri）-Nov 25(Thu)

-URL: http://www.itofound.or.jp/contents/foreign/f-term.html (In Japanese only）

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Research Aid Project

-Eligibility: Researchers affiliated with Japanese universities, research institutes, etc. as well as individuals and groups recognized for their academic achievements who are planning research concerning lifestyle science, culture (humanities and social science fields) and living environment science relating to food and who can expect to produce excellent results upon completion.

-Application Period: Oct 1(Wed)- early November

-URL: http://www.asahibeer.co.jp/csr/philanthropy/ab-academic/boshu.html (In Japanese only)

Note: Applications and all other processing done in Japanese.

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Scholarship for Self-Supporting Students

-Summary: Eligible for international students currently enrolled in accepted to a legitimate program. Apply through the international student affairs office at your university. However, only citizens of the following countries may apply: Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, East Timor, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, the Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, the Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Vietnam.

-Deadline: Thursday, September 9, 2010 – Wednesday, September 15, 2010 (No exceptions) However, applications will be accepted until Wednesday, September 22 only for first-year students who enter school in April 2011.

-URL: http://sisf.or.jp/eng/　

Note: Starting this year, students receiving scholarships in both October 2010 and April 2011 will be recruited simultaneously. Students who hope to receive a scholarship in April of next year must also apply for this opportunity.

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Rediscover the wonders of Japan through foreign students! “My Dear Japan” Prize Essay Contest

-Application Conditions (must meet both): A foreign student registered as a full student at a Japanese university or graduate school AND who wants to live and work in Japan upon graduating.

-Submission Deadline: Friday, October 1, 2010 (No exceptions)

URL: http://www.wilcga.org/essay_nippon/ (In Japanese Only)

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2011 Research Grant
・Summary: Grants will be given to researchers working in the below eligible fields of study and who fulfill the following conditions.
- Less than 35 years old as of November 30, 2010.
- Affiliated with a Japanese university, public research institute, etc. and able to continue the relevant research through the year 2011.
- Can receive a recommendation from the top official of one’s institute (university president, research department head, research laboratory director, etc.). (However, recommendations are limited to one person for each of the below eligible fields of study.)
- Fields of studies eligible for the 2011 grant.
Field I: Information and Communications
Field II: Life Sciences and Medicine
・Application Period: Monday, May 10 – Friday, July 30. * Application documents must be written in Japanese.
・URL: http://www.japanprize.jp/subsidy.html

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Scholarship for with strong will, curiosity, and own idea

・Eligibility: Students who is interested in the business of Minami Fuji Sangyo Co.,LTD (construction, Chinese business, education, etc.)
・Deadline: The end of April and the end of October (every year )
・URL: http://www.mfsg.co.jp/english/scholarship01.htm#scho

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The 8th Japanese Literary Award for International Students

・Summary: Japanese Literary Award (In Japanese Only)
・URL: http://www.ryu-bun.org/appclctn/index.html (In Japanese Only)

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Recruiting Applicants for Short-Term Research Grant (Overseas Academic Society Announcement)

・Summary: The purpose of this grant is to support international exchanges between young researchers pursuing research in biotechnology or fundamental/applied research in the field, or technical research in the field as well as relevant research in mechatronics, materials technology, systems technology, etc.

・Eligibility:

• Enrolled in a graduate level Ph.D. program
• A young researcher (i.e. has completed a Ph.D. program or a Master’s program on the graduate level and under 40 years old with a certain amount of academic credits) who, as a general rule, is not working in a paid position. However, priority will be given to those who have earned their academic credits within the past 5 years. Note that previous presenters may not reapply.

・Note: Applicants must be recommended by a member of their organization (an academic expert listed as a member).

・Application Period: Fall (July 1 – August 31); for the October 2010 – March 2011 academic society.

・URL: http://www.toyobo.co.jp/biofund/index.htm

[Pre/Postdocs]
JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship (Short-term) for North American and European Researchers 2011-2012
・Summary: The purpose of this program is to provide opportunities to young pre- and postdoctoral researchers from the US, Canada and Europe to conduct, under the guidance of their hosts, cooperative research with leading research groups in universities and other Japanese institutions.
・Application periods:
- 1st recruitment: 4 - 8 Oct 2010
- 2nd recruitment: 22 - 26 Nov 2010
- 3rd recruitment: 31 Jan - 4 Feb 2011
- 4th recruitment: 4 - 8 Apr 2011
- 5th recruitment: 6 - 12 May 2011
- 6th recruitment: 1 - 5 Aug 2011
URL: http://www.jsps.go.jp/english/e-fellow/postdoctoral.html#short

[Postdocs]
JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship for Foreign Researchers 2011-2012
・Summary: The purpose of this fellowship is to provide opportunities for young postdoctoral researchers from other countries to conduct, under the guidance of their hosts, cooperative research with leading research groups in universities and other Japanese institutions.
・Application periods:
- 1st recruitment: 30 Aug - 3 Sep 2010
- 2nd recruitment: 6 - 12 May 2011
・URL: http://www.jsps.go.jp/english/e-fellow/postdoctoral.html#long

[Mid-career to professor level]
JSPS Invitation Fellowship for Research in Japan (Long-term) 2011-2012
・Summary: This program allows researchers employed at designated Japanese research institutions to invite fellow researchers from other countries to Japan to participate in cooperative activities at their research institutions.
・Application periods:
- 1st recruitment: 30 Aug - 3 Sep 2010
- 2nd recruitment: 6 - 12 May 2011
・URL: http://www.jsps.go.jp/english/e-inv/main.htm

[Professor, assistant professor]
JSPS Invitation Fellowship for Research in Japan (Short-term) 2011-2012
・Summary: This program allows researchers employed at designated Japanese research institutions and laboratories to invite fellow researchers from other countries to Japan for short periods of time to participate in discussions, attend seminars, give lectures, or conduct similar activities at their institutions.
・Application periods:
- 1st recruitment: 30 Aug - 3 Sep 2010
- 2nd recruitment: 6 - 12 May 2011
・URL: http://www.jsps.go.jp/english/e-inv/main.htm

Recruitment for 2010 LSH Asia Scholars
・Summary: Since the Scholarship Society was established in 2002 (Lee Soo Hyun – Honors Society), it has provided scholarships to 434 scholars from Asia over 8 years to engage in language studies as international exchange students. LSH is again this year recruiting scholars for the 9th scholarship who meet the following conditions.
・Eligibility: Certified by the Association for the Promotion of Japanese Language Education, enrolled at a Japanese language school eligible according to the Scholarship Society and whose resident status is either “Study Abroad” or “School Attendance” as of July 1, 2010.

・Note: Applications must be made through the school recommendation system through schools that are eligible for the Scholarship Society’s scholarship, so first consult with the international student office of the school which you attend.
・Deadline: Thursday, July 1 – Saturday, July 31
・URL: http://www.lsh-asia.org/index1.htm

Short-Term Visiting Scholars Program FY 2011

• Summary: To build networks with overseas research institutions and to discover seeds of joint studies, we are currently recruiting international researchers who will be conducting short-term research activities at our institute.
• Deadline: August 27, 2010
• URL: http://www.rekihaku.ac.jp/english/research/list/inter/v-scholar.html
  Note) About application requirement, please check the above homepage.

National Museum of Japanese History Short-Term Visiting Scholars Program - Second Invitation Period for Year 2010 (October 2010- March 2011)

• Summary: The National Museum of Japanese History (NMJH) conducts the Short-Term Visiting Scholars Program in the pursuit of international academic exchange. The purpose of this program is to invite emerging to mid-career researchers of foreign institutions.
• Deadline: May 25, 2010
• URL: http://www.rekihaku.ac.jp/english/research/list/inter/invitation.html
  Note) About application requirement, please check the above homepage.

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Research Grant B (General research for Electricity & Energy)

• Summary: The research to explore innovative ideas or to build solid bases to improve technologies related to electricity and energy, further to trigger large-scale research and development activities.
  
• Deadline: June 30, 2010
• URL: http://www.tgn.or.jp/trf-zaidan/english.html
  Note) The application should be written in Japanese.

Support for International Technical Exchange

• Summary: Aide for international traveling for the research, investigation and presentation having the purpose to improve the electric power industry and human life in a broad sense.
  
• Deadline: 1st term (May 31, 2010), 2nd term (Jan 31, 2011)
• URL: http://www.tgn.or.jp/trf-zaidan/english.html
  Note) The application should be written in Japanese: in the case of travel to Japan, the application should be made by a Japanese who is responsible for the invention.

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2011 Mitsui Chemicals Catalysis Science Award

• Summary: Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. has established the "Mitsui Chemicals Catalysis Science Award" since 2004 with the aim of contributing to the sustainable development of chemistry and the chemical industry. In particular, this award is designed to recognize researchers who have made outstanding achievements in catalysis science.
  
  Those eligible for the "Mitsui Chemicals Catalysis Science Award" and the"Mitsui Chemicals Catalysis Science Award of   Encouragement" are researchers belonging to institutions of higher learning or public research institutes, who are aged forty-five (45) years or younger and thirty-five (35) years or younger, respectively, and pursuing catalysis science research involving olymerization catalysts, fine synthesis catalysts or other catalysts contributing to environmental protection.
  
  "Mitsui Chemicals Catalysis Science Award" "The Mitsui Chemicals Catalysis Science Award," consisting of a commemorative plaque and a cash prize of five (5) million yen, is given every other year to up to one researcher (aged forty-five (45) years or younger at the date of April 1, 2010) with the best achievements.
  
  "Mitsui Chemicals Catalysis Science Award of Encouragement" "The Mitsui Chemicals Catalysis Science Award of Encouragement," consisting of a commemorative plaque and a cash prize of one (1) million yen, is given every other year to up to two researchers (aged thirty-five (35) years or younger at the date of April 1, 2010) with the most original achievements.
  

• Deadline: July31,2010

• URL: http://www.mitsuichem.com/techno/csa/index.htm
  

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The 14th Annual Kazuo Itoga Memorial Prize

• Summary: Carrying on the philosophy of the late Mr. Itoga, who continuously devoted himself to improving the welfare of the disabled, and promoting respect for the human rights of the disabled, the Kazuo Itoga Memorial Prize was established with the aim of realizing an integrated society that ensures the well-being of the disabled and their families. With this view, the Prize is awarded to those people who have contributed outstanding services toward the promotion of welfare for the disabled.
• Applicants' eligibility: Individuals living in Japan whose achievements in welfare for the disabled are highly valued, and who are expected to play even greater roles in this field in the future.
• Deadline: May 31, 2010
  Note) The application should be written in Japanese.
• URL: http://www.itogazaidan.jp/english/outline_of_the_annual/index.htm
  

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Advanced Technology Award

• Summary: Travel grant (In Japanese Only)
  Note) Only for the energy recycling and disaster prevention issues
  Note) Direct application by the foreign researcher cannot be accepted.
  
• Deadline: March 31, 2010
• URL: http://www.krf.or.jp/hmpg2.htm (In Japanese Only)
         　http://www.krf.or.jp/hmpg7.htm (In Japanese Only)
  

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Scholarship for Foreign Students Studying at their Own Expense

• Summary:The project supports academic study by providing two types of financial assistance. The first is a monthly stipend of 100,000 yen over 2 years for foreign students studying at a Japanese graduate school, university or vocational school at their own expense, while the second is a monthly stipend of 60,000 yen over 1 year for foreign students studying at a Japanese university, vocational school or Japanese language school at their own expense.
• Application Qualification: Applicants must be non-Japanese citizens who are foreign students from an Asian country (excluding Hong Kong residents with U.K. nationality) in Japan who will continue to be enrolled at either a graduate school, university, junior college or vocational school for 2 or more years, or a Japanese language school for 1 or more years, from April 2011.
• Deadline: Valid postmark by Monday, January 31, 2011
• URL: http://www.kif-org.com/index.html) (In Japanese Only)
  

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   Scholarship for International Students

• Summary: (In Japanese Only)
• Application periods: March 23, 2010
• URL: http://www.eacat.or.jp/sub6.htm (In Japanese Only)
  

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Global Voices from Japan Column Contest: “Japan through Foreign Eyes”

• Summary: We invite columns, opinions on current topics, daily lives, and cultures of Japan, viewed from various perspectives which most foreigners come to recognize or experience with keener perception than Japanese natives. Outstanding columns will be translated into four languages, Japanese, English, Chinese, and Korean, and then, uploaded to the website of “Global Voices from Japan” as well as distribution throughout the world via the Kyodo News on the Web.
• Application periods: March 31, 2010
  Note) All submissions should be made through by e-mailing via the Homepage of “Global Voices from Japan”(http://www.glovoicesjp.com). Postal services or any other means of submission WON’T be accepted.
• URL: http://glovoicesjp.com/guidelines?lang=en
  

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Advanced Technology Award

• Summary: (In Japanese Only)
  Note) Applicants must be resident in Japan.
• Deadline: March 31, 2010
• URL: http://www.fbi-award.jp/sentan/index.html (In Japanese Only)
  

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Scholarship for Self-Supporting International Students

• Summary: (In Japanese Only)
• Deadline: At 5:00 p.m. on April 21, 2010
  Note) Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.
• URL: http://www.mief.or.jp/jp/abroad/scholar.html (In Japanese Only)
  Note) Only for who studying at university, junior college,or college of technology in Mie.

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Visiting Research Fellowship Program

• Summary: JIRCAS, through international collaborative research, one of the schemes of its main activities, aims to provide scientific solutions to the various problems confronting the countries in the developing regions of the world, particularly in the areas of agriculture, forestry and fisheries. In line with this scheme, JIRCAS launched the JIRCAS Visiting Research Fellowship Program in 1992. Since then, every year, JIRCAS invites promising researchers from research organizations in developing countries to conduct research work under the supervision of JIRCAS researchers.
• Application periods: April 26, 2010
• JIRCAS URL: http://www.jircas.affrc.go.jp/index.html
  URL: http://www.jircas.affrc.go.jp/english/research/jircasfellow/index.html
  Note) Link to Application Form will be terminated on April 26.
  

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Sports Scholarship

• Summary: (In Japanese Only)
• Application periods: April 30, 2010
• URL: http://www.yonex.co.jp/zaidan/shogakukin.html (In Japanese Only)
  

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Scholarship for Self-Supporting Students

• Summary: The applicant must be residing in Japan, enrolled in or accepted to a legitimate program. Please apply through the students’ office of your university.
• Application periods: January 18-22, 2010
  Note) Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.
• URL: http://sisf.or.jp/eng/
  Note) Students from the Following Countries are Eligible to Apply:
  Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, East Timor, Vietnam.
  

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Scholarship for Self-Supporting International Students

• Summary: (In Japanese Only)
• Application periods: January 5-29, 2010
  Note) Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.
• URL: http://www.osf-family.com/osfbusiness.htm (In Japanese Only)

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Scholarship for Self-Supporting International Students

• Summary: (In Japanese Only)
• Application periods: November 2, 2009 - January 31, 2010
• URL: http://www.nitori-shougakuzaidan.com/ (In Japanese Only)

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Scholarships for international students

• Summary: The foundation provides scholarships to students from Asian countries who wish to study in graduate schools in Japan.
  Note) Fiscal 2010: , Indonesia and Myanmar. Eligible countries will be determined after fiscal 2011.
• Deadline:
  China:February 28, 2010
  Indonesia and Myanmar:March 31, 2010
  Note) Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.
• URL: http://www.okazakizaidan.or.jp/info/
  Note) 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. The Myanmar applicant must submit the application form through the Ministry of Education of Myanmar.
  

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