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Reischauer Institute Postdoctoral Fellowships in Japanese Studies

The Edwin O. Reischauer Institute of Japanese Studies at Harvard University is now accepting applications for its prestigious Postdoctoral Fellowships in Japanese Studies for the 2025–26 academic year. This program offers recent PhD. graduates an incredible opportunity to transform their dissertations into publishable works while advancing their research in Japanese Studies.

Applicants must have completed their PhD in Japanese Studies in 2020 or later, focusing on the humanities or social sciences. The program welcomes candidates who have not previously held postdoctoral appointments at Harvard.

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Established in 1636, Harvard University is one of the most prestigious and oldest institutions of higher education in the United States. Located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, it is renowned for its world-class academic programs, distinguished faculty, and extensive research opportunities. Harvard offers a diverse range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs across its various schools, including law, business, medicine, and the arts and sciences.

Application Deadline: December 13, 2024

Brief Description

  • University or Organization: Harvard University
  • Department: Edwin O. Reischauer Institute of Japanese Studies (RIJS)
  • Course Level: Postdoctoral
  • Award: $70,000 stipend, $5,000 research funds, subsidized medical and other benefits
  • Access Mode: Online
  • Number of Awards: Several
  • Nationality: International
  • The award can be taken in: USA

Eligibility

  • Eligible Countries: All
  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded in Japanese Studies, in any area of the humanities or social sciences
  • Admissible Criteria:
    • Applicants must have received their Ph.D. in 2020 or later in Japanese Studies.
    • Applicants should have a Ph.D. degree by June 30, 2025.
    • RIJS encourages applications from those who have not previously held postdoctoral appointments at Harvard.

How to Apply

The application is available through Harvard University’s ARIeS (Academic Recruiting Information eSystem). Applicants need to submit their personal information, two reference letters, a research statement, curriculum vitae, transcript, dissertation materials, and a self-introduction video.

Benefits

  • $70,000 stipend
  • $5,000 research funds
  • Office space and access to Harvard’s libraries and resources
  • Subsidized medical, dental, and vision benefits.

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