UNU offers Postdoctoral Fellowships to provide young scholars and policymakers, especially from the developing world, with a multidisciplinary context within which to pursue advanced research and training that are of professional interest to the successful applicant and of direct relevance to the research agenda of their selected thematic programme. This fellowship is aimed at candidates who have completed their doctorates in the past six years (with the period of maternity/paternity leave subtracted) and have professional and/or research experience. UNU-IAS Tokyo acts as the nominating authority for the JSPS–UNU Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme.
✅Eligibility: The fellowship is open to researchers who have completed a PhD within the last six years (excluding maternity/paternity leave). Applicants must also demonstrate strong research or professional experience relevant to the program's focus areas.
✅Research Areas: Fellows will have the opportunity to work on critical global issues, including sustainable development, environmental change, global health, peacebuilding, governance, and climate change.
✅Program Duration & Benefits: The fellowship lasts 12 to 24 months at UNU-IAS Tokyo. Participants will receive a monthly stipend, travel allowances, and research support to assist them throughout the program.
✅Application: Applicants must submit a research proposal, CV, recommendation letters, and PhD certificate to UNU-IAS. Early submissions are encouraged as applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
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