The Toshiba International Foundation (TIFO) Fellowship program, administered in partnership with the European Association for Japanese Studies (EAJS), supports doctoral candidates conducting research in Japan. Applications will be reviewed by the EAJS Council.
Important Dates:
- The research stay in Japan must begin no later than February 2026. Applications for later periods will not be considered for this round.
- Application Deadline: 30 April 2025.
To apply, please visit the application portal https://forms.gle/zX9nmTyv9w5k91pP8.
Program Overview: The TIFO Fellowship enables Ph.D. candidates to conduct research in Japan for their ongoing Ph.D. projects. The fellowship provides funding for a research stay of two to three months, starting no later than February 2026. Successful candidates will receive a 7,000 EUR fellowship to cover travel, accommodation, and other research-related expenses.
Eligibility:
- Applicants must be doctoral students both at the time of application and at the time of their research stay in Japan.
- Applicants must be pursuing a Ph.D. in Japanese Studies at a European institution.
- Postdoctoral researchers are not eligible to apply.
- Applicants must be working on their first Ph.D. degree.
- Applicants who have spent more than two years in Japan will not be considered. As this fellowship aims to support those with limited prior experience in Japan, applications from Japanese high school graduates are not eligible.
Application and Selection Process: The EAJS manages the submission process via an online portal. Your application must include:
- Curriculum Vitae.
- A brief outline (max 500 words) of the Ph.D. project for which the research in Japan is proposed.
These documents should be submitted via the application portal.
- A letter of support from your supervisor or advisor, to be sent separately to the EAJS office. The letter must be printed on university letterhead, signed by the advisor, and sent by post or email as a PDF.
All materials must be submitted by 30 April 2025. https://forms.gle/zX9nmTyv9w5k91pP8
Note: You do not need to be an EAJS member at the time of application. However, successful applicants will be required to become EAJS members in order to receive the fellowship.
The Toshiba International Foundation has asked the EAJS to administer these fellowships. The selection process and final decisions will be made by the EAJS Council.
For more information on the Toshiba International Foundation, visit TIFO’s website.
For questions about the TIFO Fellowships or EAJS, please contact us at office[at]eajs.eu.
