Sasakawa Postgraduate Studentship (Japanese Studies) 2025

The School of Arts, Languages and Cultures, University of Manchester provides Sasakawa Japanese Studies Postgraduate Studentship. This funding is available to students undertaking postgraduate research in full-time Japanese studies.

Eligibility Criteria of the Scholarship:

• Applicants may come from any nationality.
• Applicants must be enrolled in an MA or PhD program in Japanese Studies.
• Current students who have already accepted an offer of a full scholarship for September 2025 entry are ineligible.
• Applicants must exhibit outstanding academics.
• Applicants must provide a high-quality research proposal.

Application Process:

• All eligible/interested candidates must contact Dr Peter Cave for the application form.
• The application should include the following documents:
  
  • Completed studentship application form
  • Research proposal (1500 word)
  • Latest education qualification transcripts
  • Two referees
  • Evidence of English proficiency
  • CV

Value of the Scholarship:

The successful candidates are awarded studentships worth GBP 15,000 for one year.

Note: PhD candidates previously awarded the Sasakawa studentship can be nominated once more, and may continue to receive the scholarship for a maximum duration of three years.