OpenFieldShanghai University Tokyo Belt and Road Cross-Border E-Commerce Fellowship
Research fellowship for graduate scholars and young professionals investigating cross-border digital platforms (Alibaba, Rakuten), consumer customs clearance, and digital RMB trade settlements.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Bachelor or Master in Economics, Trade, International Relations, or Data Science
- English language proficiency
- Fluent Mandarin Chinese and Japanese or English
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- 4-page research proposal on East Asian digital trade corridors and CV
- Recommendation letters
- Two letters of recommendation from trade scholars
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- ¥1,200,000 annual research grant plus travel funding between Tokyo and Shanghai logistics hubs
- Application fee
- ¥0 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Fellowship research grant
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- April 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-16
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Shanghai University Tokyo Campus documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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