IITH-Japan Collaboration
Project for Future Researchers at IITH to Enhance Network Development with Scholarship of Japan FRIENDSHIP
-New Ph.D Scholarship in Japan-
Update
17 Oct 2011 This page is created.
02 Nov 2011 Orientation Seminar (Time: 14:30-17:00, Venue: Lecture Hall 3)
16 Jan 2012 Deadline of Application for FRIENDSHIP(Ph.D Scholarship) -> (Extended from 16 Dec 2011)
Project Overview
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is establishing new Ph.D Scholarship at Japanese Universities for graduates or expected graduates of IITH based on agreement between Government of Japan and Government of India. The overall goal of this Scholarship Project is to enhance World-Class Research Network between Higher Education Institutions/ Industrial clusters of Japan and IITH, whereby both can establish educational and research excellence in the field of science, technology and engineering in the future. To achieve this goal, the Project aims to promote exchange of human resource between IITH and Japan at various levels by offering Ph. D Scholarship for IITH graduates to study for Ph.D and Master degree in Japanese Universities.
Duration of the Project
This scholarship is available for FY2012, FY2013 and FY2014. Participants of the 3rd (last) batch are supposed to complete their study in Japan and to leave from Japan by the end of December 2019.
Prospective Fields and Level of Study
This funding is available to Ph.D track students in the field of Science, Technology and Engineering. The main language of all of the available courses is English and the list of the courses in Japanese Universities in FY 2012 is as follows.
Keio University (Course List)
Osaka University (Course List: Vol.1 Vol.2)
Ritsumeikan University (Course List)
The University of Tokyo (Course List)
Waseda University (Course List)
Number Available
Not over 30 nos./year (FY2012, FY2013 and FY2014 only)
Qualifications
1) Nationality : Citizens of India;
2) Age : between 20 and 30 years old as of April 1 in the year of the participants? arrival in Japan in principle (Note: If University and/or course has its own limitation for age, which takes priority over this qualification);
3) Military personnel are NOT allowed to apply;
4) Applicants must have a clear understanding of the overall goal of the Project;
5) Applicants must NOT be those who will receive another scholarship through other foreign assistance at the same time;
6) Health condition: mentally and physically in sound;
7) English proficiency: to have a good command of English to a level sufficient for study in Japan; and
8) Graduates or expected graduates of IITH
Financial Assistance Provided
This scholarship will cover Tuition Fees, Living Allowance, Airfare, Insurance and other allowance. For details please visit here.
Application Procedure –What to do as an applicant-
STEP 1 (by 16th Jan 2012) (The deadline is extent from 16th Dec 2011 to 16th Jan 2012.)
Applicants duly fill Application Form of FRIENDSHIP (Ph.D Scholarship) (*1) and send it at the following address by 16th Jan 2012:
1. Data File in MS Word or PDF by e-mail to friendship@jicaindiaoffice.org ;
2. Printed Copy by post to the following address;
Minori TERADA, Programme Specialist (Collaboration with IIT Hyderabad)
JICA INDIA OFFICE
2nd Floor, Dr. Gopal Das Bhawan, 28 Barakhamba Road, New Delhi 110-001, INDIA
Afterwards, the Operation Committee of FRIENDSHIP (Ph.D Scholarship) selects some candidates for STEP 2 or STEP 3 from all applicants to make a short list. The result is notified one by one between Jan and April.
STEP 2 (Feb - April 2012) Only for those who are requested
If necessary, applicants are required to take an interview with prospective university. The detail will be notified via e-mail according to the necessity. The expense, i.e. travel cost, accommodation etc. are borne by JICA.
STEP 3-1 (April - May 2012) Only for successful applicants on STEP 1 & 2
Successful applicants are asked to submit Application Form of University(*2) to JICA. The details are guided by e-mail. According to the request from university, examination and/or interview may be required to take in Japan. The expense, i.e. travel cost, accommodation etc. are borne by JICA.
STEP 3-2 (April - May 2012) Only for successful applicants on STEP 1 &2
In parallel with STEP 3-1, Application Form of JICA(*3) is asked to submit for administration after the notification of JICA.
The result whether you are successful in scholarship and admission in university is notified together by JICA after STEP 2 and 3.
*1 Application Form of FRIENDSHIP (Ph.D Scholarship) Programme
*2 Application Form of University (provided by e-mail after STEP 1)
*3 Application Form of JICA (provided by e-mail after STEP 1)
Chart of Application Procedure
Further Information
For enquiry on FRIENDSHIP (Ph.D Scholarship);
Ms. Minori Terada, Programme Specialist (Collaboration with IITH)
Email: friendship@jicaindiaoffice.org
For detailed information about courses and universities, please contact admission office of each university.
Disclaimer
The Operation Committee of FRIENDSHIP (Ph.D Scholarship), which consists JICA and Japanese Universities, makes every effort to ensure that the information provided on this page is accurate and up-to date. However the matters covered, including numbers of recipients, values, courses, availability and structure of scholarship, are subject to regular reviews with respect to India-Japan governmental agreement and no warranty or representation can be provided regarding the accuracy of such information. Applicants should address any enquiries in the first instance to the above contact information.
