OpenFieldPhD in Asian and African Area Studies at ILCAA
Three-year research doctorate at the Research Institute for Languages and Cultures of Asia and Africa (ILCAA), conducting ethnographic, archival, or linguistic fieldwork in Asia or Africa.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Master of Arts in Area Studies, History, Anthropology, or Political Science with distinction
- English language proficiency
- Fluent English or Japanese, plus reading knowledge of primary research target language
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Master's thesis copy, academic CV, publication list, and 5-page doctoral research proposal
- Recommendation letters
- Two letters of recommendation from international area studies scholars
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Fully funded: JSPS Research Fellowship (DC1: ¥200,000/month) plus full tuition waiver and fieldwork grants
- Application fee
- ¥30,000
- Tuition / joining costs
- Full tuition exemption available based on academic merit
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Tokyo University of Foreign Studies documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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