OpenFieldFuji Women's University Research Fellowship in Child Development and Social Policy
Two-year postdoctoral research appointment examining municipal child-rearing support infrastructure, work-life balance policies, and family resilience in depopulating regions of Japan.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Doctoral degree (PhD) in social welfare, developmental psychology, or family policy
- English language proficiency
- High Japanese proficiency (N1) and professional English fluency
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Minimum three publications on child welfare or community family support systems
- Recommendation letters
- Three academic reference letters
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- JPY 4,200,000 annual research salary plus Japanese national health insurance
- Application fee
- JPY 0
- Tuition / joining costs
- Not applicable (salaried research appointment)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- March 31, 2027 (Autumn 2027 start)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Fuji Women's University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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