UNESCO · Japon
Bourse UNESCO/Keizo Obuchi au Japon, recherche
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- Level Master's
- Funding Partial funding
- Language Langue d'enseignement ou d'encadrement de l'institution d'accueil au Japon
- Verified on 26 September 2026
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This program funds post-graduate research in Japan for qualified young researchers, covering living and travel expenses necessary for the completion of academic projects within partner Japanese institutions. Applications close on 30 September 2026. This call is closed.
Next action
How to apply
Check the blocking conditions before preparing your application.
Fit with your profile
Add your nationality, level and field to see, point by point, whether this opportunity concerns you.
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Deadlines
| Intake | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 30 September 2026Heure de Paris. Date limite pour la transmission à l'UNESCO par les Commissions nationales. | Closed |
Conditions
Blocking requirements
Nationalité
Assets
Interdisciplinarité
Watch points
Délais nationaux
What is actually funded
- Living stipend · 10 000 USD/forfait
- Assurance médicale
- Frais de subsistance
- Frais de publication/conférencesPartially covered.
Not covered: Tuition · Matériel (ordinateurs)
Countries covered
Applicants under 40, holding a master's degree or equivalent, and nationals of a UNESCO-invited country, with a research project in Japan in one of the eligible themes and prior acceptance from a Japanese academic supervisor. Proficiency in the host institution's language of instruction or supervision must be demonstrated through the required language certificate.. The nationality restriction is documented through a precise list in the data, so this is not a gap in the profile sheet. Your real personal check should focus on three points: being on that list, already having academic host acceptance in Japan, and presenting a project that clearly fits the program themes.
Application pathway
A short path from reading the brief to submitting a properly prepared application.
- 01
Check the conditions
Read the exclusions and blocking requirements before investing time in the application.
- 02
Prepare the documents
Gather the documents below and confirm what the programme actually requests.
- 03
Submit on the official site
Use the official application link and respect the deadline for the relevant cycle.
- 04
Track the cycle
Keep proof of submission and watch for follow-up requests from the provider.
Documents to prepare or confirm
This list helps you prepare; it does not replace the programme’s official checklist.
- Formulaire de candidatureAnnexe 3
- Proposition de rechercheAnnexe 4
- Lettre d'acceptationDélivrée par le superviseur académique au Japon
- Certificat de connaissance linguistiqueAnnexe 5
- Documents académiquesDiplômes et relevés de notes
- Lettre de recommandationNon spécifié
And you, on this one?
What works in your favour and what would rule you out on this particular scholarship depends on your own case. Fill in your profile and the page answers.
What we verified
Each statement below was checked against the official source on the date shown.
10 bourses disponibles pour le cycle 2026
Method: Lecture de la section Aperçu du cycle 2026
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