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ICU Peace and Global Governance Doctoral Research Fellowship

Three-year doctoral research fellowship advancing research on multilateral conflict resolution, nuclear disarmament, and human security in the Asia-Pacific.

Official university details ↗Research checked, not sponsored

Application checklist & requirements

These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.

Academic degree / Prerequisites
Master's degree in political science, international relations, or sociology with high honors
English language proficiency
IELTS 7.0 or TOEFL iBT 90
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
Not required
Thesis / Research statement
Master's thesis and rigorous 3,000-word doctoral research dissertation prospectus
Recommendation letters
Three academic recommendation letters

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend
Full tuition waiver plus ¥1,200,000 annual research grant
Application fee
¥30,000
Tuition / joining costs
¥0 with scholarship

Dates and verification

Application deadline
January 20, 2027
Last source review
2026-10-15

Important verification note

Facts reflect official International Christian University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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