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Title: 2013-2014 Kayoko Tsuda Bursary in Japanese Studies at SOAS in UK
Post by: scholar on Nov 19, 2012, 04:30 AM
The Japan Research Centre (JRC) offers Kayoko Tsuda Bursaryfor PhD Students in the field of Japanese Studies at SOAS, University of London in UK (http://scholarship-positions.com/2012-2013-ukeu-masters-scholarships-at-university-of-edinburgh-uk/2012/02/02/)Study Subject(s):Subject is Japanese Studies.Course Level: This scholarship is available for pursuing PhD degree level.

Scholarship Provider: Japan Research Centre Scholarship can be taken at:UKEligibility:-Applicants may be of any nationality and in need of the bursary to fund completion of their thesis.

-The bursary is for full-time or part-time PhD students who will submit the thesis before the end of the academic session 2013/14. It is expected that the student who gets awarded this bursary will be enrolled on Extension of Writing up (continuation) status during the academic session 2013/14. Students on Extension of Writing-up status are required to submit the thesis for examination within a maximum of three terms or within the students prescribed SOAS deadline (whichever is sooner).

-Those working on any aspect of Japanese studies are eligible.Scholarship Open for International Students:The students of any nationality can apply for this scholarship.

Scholarship Description:The Japan Research Centre (JRC) is pleased to invite applications to the bursary created through the generosity of Ms Kayoko Tsuda.One is offered to the value of £7,000 (untaxed), and will be paid in three instalments: £3,000 at the beginning of Term 1, £3,000 at the beginning of Term 2, and £1,000 once the applicant's supervisor informs the Chair of the JRC that the thesis is complete (in the event on non-completion during tenure of the Bursary, this final payment will be withheld).Number of awards offered:One scholarship is offered.Duration of award:Not Known

What does it cover:

One is offered to the value of £7,000 (untaxed), and will be paid in three instalments: £3,000 at the beginning of Term 1, £3,000 at the beginning of Term 2, and £1,000 once the applicant's supervisor informs the Chair of the JRC that the thesis is complete (in the event on non-completion during tenure of the Bursary, this final payment will be withheld).Selection criteria:-Candidates will be assessed based on a combination of financial need and academic merit.

-Selection will be made by the Steering Committee of the JRC.Notification: All candidates will be notified by email regarding the outcome of their application, generally by mid-July. The successful candidate will also be notified by letter. If you have not heard by mid-July, please contact the Scholarships Officer.How to Apply:The mode of applying is by post or electronically.Scholarship Application Deadline:Complete scholarship applications must be received no later than Friday, 24 May 2013.

Further Scholarship Information and Application (http://www.soas.ac.uk/registry/scholarships/kayoko-tsuda-bursary-japanese-studies.html)Similar Scholarships: UK Scholarships (http://scholarship-positions.com/2012-scholarships-for-international-students-in-uk/2012/09/30/)

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