OpenFieldHigashiyama Cultural Archives Research Grant
Research grant supporting undergraduate and master's projects utilizing Kyoto Women's University rare Buddhist and Heian period literary collections.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Enrolled in literature or cultural studies with top grades in classical Japanese
- English language proficiency
- Advanced classical Japanese literacy
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Archival research project plan (approx. 2,000 Japanese characters)
- Recommendation letters
- Department chair recommendation
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- ¥200,000 research stipend and rare book access privileges
- Application fee
- ¥0 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Direct research support
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- April 30, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Kyoto Women's University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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