OpenFieldKoka Buddhist Humanities & Traditional Kyoto Culture Research Fellowship
One-year visiting research fellowship exploring Shin Buddhist ethics, traditional Japanese tea ceremony (Chado) therapy, and elderly mindfulness care in Kyoto temples.
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 or PhD candidate in religious studies, Japanese history, or cultural philosophy
- English language proficiency
- Japanese proficiency suitable for archival reading (JLPT N1)
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- 3-page research plan on Buddhist compassionate care models
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic letters
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- ¥1,800,000 annual research grant plus temple archives residency
- Application fee
- None
- Tuition / joining costs
- Tuition-free fellowship
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 28, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Kyoto Koka Women's University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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