The fellowships are normally tenable for 12 months, but shorter visits will be considered. Successful candidates from abroad will receive an additional travel grant, up to a maximum of R12,000. Deadline, June 30. Initial round of award letters will be dispatched in mid-October. This award is limited to a two-year program of advanced training The applicant must have a home sponsor who is a member of the institution where the applicant is affiliated in the home country, and a host sponsor who is a member of the institution in which the candidate plans to pursue training.
Awards are limited to two years.
Applicants should be prepared to work with the home and host institutions to obtain initial travel funds whenever possible. Baldwin fellowships may be used to cover living expenses, student fees, insurance, books and other relevant categories. Tuition is not covered. Deadline Jan. 2 for the following academic year. The Japanese Ministry of Education, Science and Culture works in cooperation with local, national and private universities to promote these scholarships.