Introduction
The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at Oxford Brookes University proudly announces the Sasakawa Masters by Research Studentship in Japanese Studies. Generously supported by The Nippon Foundation and the Great Britain Sasakawa Foundation, this opportunity invites applications for the 2024/25 academic year.
Key Details
- Location: Oxford, a city steeped in history and academic excellence.
- Department: Social Sciences, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.
- Contract Type: One-year Full Time Fixed-Term/Contract.
- Eligibility: Applicants may be of any nationality, but UK/EU applicants with settled status.
- Fees: Applicants responsible for their own fees.
- Bursary: Generous £15,000 annual bursary towards living expenses.
- Interviews: Scheduled soon after the application deadline.
Important Date
- Start Date: September 2024.
- Deadline: Applications close on 23rd February 2024.
Sasakawa Masters by Research Studentship
- Proudly supported by The Nippon Foundation and the Great Britain Sasakawa Foundation.
- Expertise Areas: Ageing and care, precarious/marginalized groups, contemporary Buddhism, film, popular culture.
- Home to the Europe Japan Research Centre, Oxford Brookes specializes in the Anthropology of Japan.
Eligibility and Nomination:
- Open to applicants of any nationality.
- UK citizens or settled in the UK for at least 3 years are eligible.
- Good first degree (2:1 or above) required, or predicted to obtain one.
- Research proposal must focus on Japan.
Application Details
- Submit an application for admission by the Studentship deadline.
- Contact hss-researchdegrees@brookes.ac.uk with “Sasakawa Masters by Research studentship” in the subject line for application information.
Your journey awaits—apply now to be part of this prestigious opportunity. We welcome your commitment to academic excellence and research exploration.
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This article is prepared by Rabiul Alam, a core member of our StudyAbroad.ac team.
