OpenFieldJSPS-FWU Postdoctoral Fellowship in Global Gender Studies & East Asian Public Policy
Two-year postdoctoral fellowship supported by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) examining gender labor economics, family welfare policies, and corporate governance in Japan.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- PhD in Sociology, Gender Studies, Political Science, or International Relations
- English language proficiency
- Academic English or Japanese fluency
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not applicable
- Thesis / Research statement
- Peer-reviewed publications on gender equality policy, demographic aging, or women's political leadership in Asia
- Recommendation letters
- Three letters of recommendation from international professors
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- ¥362,000 JPY monthly salary + ¥200,000 JPY travel allowance and research grant for 2 years
- Application fee
- ¥0
- Tuition / joining costs
- Salaried postdoctoral appointment
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- April 30, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Fukuoka Women's University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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