Eligibility & Requirements
Applicants must be a foreign national (includes stateless person, foreign national currently residing in Japan). Must be presently enrolled in a doctoral degree program, hold a doctorate, or its equivalent. Research areas include those studies in the humanities, social or natural sciences, or engineering as deemed acceptable by Hosei. Must be fluent in either Japanese or English. Be no more than 39 years of age as April 1st. Research description and plan. 2 complete copies of applicant’s book, or thesis considered most significant in his/her academic career. 1 letter of recommendation from the head of the institution with which the applicant is affiliated, and 1 from the applicant’s supervisor or instructor attesting to the applicant’s research. Degree certificate. Certificate attesting to institution presently enrolled in or affiliated with. Certificate of applicant’s Japanese or English ability (TOEFL score etc) or a letter from the applicant’s supervisor or instructor attesting to the applicant’s Japanese or English ability if there is neither result nor score of examinations to certify the ability (this is not required for native language). Positions are not available in medical or veterinary sciences, pharmacology, nursing, agriculture, marine sciences, home economics, fine arts. Any research involving the import/export of components and/or technology which could lead to creation, production and development of weapons of mass destruction is unacceptable. App