OpenFieldShimada Memorial Global Education and Cultural Leadership Fellowship
Research fellowship honoring founder Ishiko Shimada, supporting collaborative scholarship on women's higher education, global citizenship, and multicultural coexistence.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Ph.D. or completed Master's degree in International Education, Japanese Studies, or Cross-Cultural Communication.
- English language proficiency
- Fluency in English and working proficiency in Japanese.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not applicable for Japanese cultural fellowships.
- Thesis / Research statement
- 2,500-character research proposal examining international student mobility and multicultural coexistence in urban Japan.
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic recommendations from international higher education scholars.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Annual research fellowship stipend of ¥2,000,000 plus dedicated campus study office in Hongo, Tokyo
- Application fee
- Zero fellowship application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Visiting research appointment; zero tuition fees
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- 15 February 2027 (Spring Fellowship Selection)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Bunkyo Gakuin University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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