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ITP-EUROPA Young Researchers Program
Aim of
the Program: TUFS International Training Program,
"Construction of an International Collaboration System for the training
of Young Researchers specializing in the Humanities in Non-English
European Areas" (ITP-EUROPA), aims at fostering capable young
researchers through delegating them to partner institutions in
Non-English European Areas. We call for applicants from TUFS young
researchers who are specializing in Non-English European Areas and have
concrete research plans which specifically target to achieve an outcome
such as formal degrees, papers/articles, and presentations at
international conferences.
Field of research: Humanities
focusing on literature, linguistics and philology
Eligibility: PhD
students enrolled at TUFS, and other young researchers registered at
TUFS
Outline
of the program: This program offers TUFS young researchers an
opportunity to study at partner institutions in Non-English European
Areas, and to develop intensive and extensive research including applied
studies by learning various approaches and theories in Non-English
European Areas directly without filtering them through English. Through
these efforts, we establish a system for joint examination of doctoral
dissertations and joint granting of academic degrees in collaboration
with our long-time partner institutions in Non-English European Areas.
Period of research: 2
months to 12 months [the period of around 6 months is preferred as
optimal]
Expenses to be covered by TUFS:
-Round trip travel to a Partner Institution.
-Expenses
during the stay [Up to 8 months allowance will be provided at the rate
prescribed by ITP-EUROPA committee]
-Vaccination, fees for issuing
passport and visa, medical examination for obtaining visa
-Passenger
service facility charges and departure/entry tax
-Overseas travel
insurance
-Tuition, research fee
-Others (considered being
necessary for the research) [However, some expenses will not be covered
under this, such as: purchase/rental of computers/cell-phones, vehicle
hiring charges, internet usage charges, proof-reading or copy-editing
charges etc.]
Note:
ITP-EUROPA Committee allows the applicants to apply to
similar programs. However, once accepted, candidate must choose either
one. Please make sure the applicant is entitled to receive other
scholarships at the same time if he/she is receiving/will receive any
scholarships other than ITP-EUROPA.
Schedule
for 2010：
September
2009 Announcement
December 2009 Closure
of application
(Application Period: 1-18 December)
January 2010 Selection and
interview
Early
February
Announcement of results
Application
guidelines 2010 (only in Japanese)
Documents to be submitted
-Application form
-Transcript
from undergraduate level and further
-Health certificate
