MEXT Scholarships Japan

The aim of the Global COE is to conduct research and education on applying the cutting edge scientific technologies concerning water and water quality to suit the river basin environments in the Asian region; it also aims to train human resources that can take on the task of solving all various disasters and health problems caused by water issues occurring in Asia.

Research Education:

With the results already achieved by 21st Century COE, further research education is being steadily conducted to encompass a wider scope. And in addition to existing courses, such as the “International Special Doctoral Program for Integrated River Basin Management” that has welcomed over 30 national and international students up to now and the “Virtual Academy” that saw 150 students, new courses have also been launched to include “Implementation of InterdisciplinaryEducation of Medicine and Engineering,” a pioneering new field, as well as core programs like “Hydro-Intelligence Unit” and “Overseas Cooperation Centers.”

Qualification Details:

(1) Nationality: Applicants must be from a country officially recognized by the Japanese Government
as of October 1, 2011.
(2) Age: Applicants must be born after the 1st of April 1976.
(3) Academic Background: Applicants must meet either of the following.
(a) Any person who has/will have a Master’s degree in a foreign graduate school by September 30,
2011.
(b) Any person who has been judged by University of Yamanashi as having an academic level the
equivalent of or higher than a Master’s degree.
(4) Health: Applicants must not be mentally or physically challenged in such a way that this would
pose a serious obstacle to their ability to study.
(5) Foreign Language Proficiency: Applicants must have a satisfactory command of the English
Language.
(6) Arrival in Japan: Applicants must be able to depart for and arrive in Japan between the 17th of
September and 15th of October 2011 without fail

Application Deadline:
Application Deadline is March 1, 2011

Further Details:
For further information about this scholarship visit below link.

http://www.gcoe.yamanashi.ac.jp/file/interview2011/MEXTscholarship2011.pdf

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