The EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation is inviting applications for “MINERVA†EU-Japan Fellowship Programme available for EU and Japanese professionals. This is a 6 months in-house fellowship scheme in Japan, designed to support research and policy analysis of EU-Japan economic and industrial issues. The Research Fellow will undertake research work on a selected priority topic of the Centre, which should result in a consistent policy report (50 pages), to be owned by the Centre. The fellowship is worth 1700 EUR/month (paid in JPY). The application deadline is 15 January 2015.
Study Subject(s): The Research Fellow will undertake research work on a selected priority topic of the Centre, which should result in a consistent policy report (50 pages), to be owned by the Centre.
Course Level: This is a 6 months in-house fellowship scheme in Japan, designed to support research and policy analysis of EU-Japan economic and industrial issues.
Scholarship Provider: The EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation
Scholarship can be taken at: Japan
Eligibility:
-This fellowship is addressed to EU and Japanese professionals (trade and economic analysts, academics, scientists, civil servants) with a proven interest in Japan and EU-Japan cooperation from multiple perspectives (trade/market access, industrial policy issues, R&D, etc…).
-Minimum requirements:Â EU or Japanese citizenship, university degree, strong interest and motivation in Japan and EU-Japan relations.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Fellowship is open for EU (Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Republic of Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and the UK) and Japanese professionals.
Scholarship Description: 
The EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation proposes a 6 month in-house fellowship scheme in Japan, designed to support its research and policy analysis of EU-Japan economic and industrial issues. The Research Fellow will undertake research work on a selected priority topic of the Centre, which should result in a consistent policy report (50 pages), to be owned by the Centre. Apart from research on a pre-determined topic, the Research Fellow will be expected to support the daily analytical activities of the Centre, including media monitoring, policy briefings, seminar reports, etc.
Duration of award(s): The duration of fellowship is 6 months.
What does it cover? The fellowship is worth 1700 EUR/month (paid in JPY) and covers a period of 6 months:
-The fellowship is expected to cover basic daily expenses and accommodation in Tokyo. A Research Fellow selected from outside Japan, will receive an additional travel subsidy of up to 1000 EUR.
-Insurance:Â The Research Fellow shall take out a personal insurance policy for the whole duration of the Fellowship to cover:
-Travel,
-Personal health,
-Accident insurance,
-Third-party liability (private life): insurance against the loss of, or damage to, his/her personal property, and insurance against any injury, loss or damage suffered by a third person for which the Participant is personally liable.
-This policy shall be taken out prior to the beginning of the fellowship. (The Centre may provide assistance in this matter, if the participant is an EU national not residing in Japan.)
-The EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation will provide assistance in obtaining the visa for Japan as well as various logistical assistance (finding accommodation etc).
Selection Criteria: The following elements will constitute an advantage in the selection process: previous professional experience with Japan, an already advanced study/research on one of the priority topics, Japanese language abilities. The short-listing will be done by the two general managers of the Centre on the basis of the submitted CVs, cover letters and work/research plans. The final selection stage may include an interview in person, by telephone or via Skype.
Notification: After a first review of the applications, a short-list will be established. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview (via telephone, Skype or in person).
How to Apply: The application materials and eventual requests for clarification should be sent electronically to the following address:Â Minerva-at-eu-japan.gr.jp along with following documents CV, Covering Letter, Research Topic-Research Plan (1-2 A4 pages).
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 15 January 2015.
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