OpenFieldKobe Institute for Foreign Studies Postdoctoral Fellowship
Two-year postdoctoral research fellowship investigating Asia-Pacific multilateralism, regional security cooperation, and language pedagogy.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- PhD received within past 5 years in International Relations or Linguistics
- English language proficiency
- Scholarly publication record in English or Japanese
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Three refereed journal articles and a 4-page research proposal
- Recommendation letters
- Three academic reference letters
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- ¥4,200,000 annual fellowship stipend with research travel allowance
- Application fee
- Zero fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Full salaried postdoctoral research post
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Kobe City University of Foreign Studies documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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