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 (20-30 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.
WHO CAN APPLY?
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: EU or Japanese citizenship, university degree, strong interest and motivation in Japan and EU-Japan relations.
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 APPLICATION PROCESS
The candidates should specify the slot for which they are applying.
Application documents to be submitted: CV, Covering Letter, Research Topic-Research Plan (1-2 A4 pages).
Deadline for Applications:
The application materials and eventual requests for clarification should be sent electronically to the following address: minerva@eu-japan.gr.jp
THE SELECTION PROCESS:
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).
Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit official documents proving that they meet the minimum requirements (citizenship, education etc).
PRACTICAL ASPECTS
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:
The Research Fellow shall take out a personal insurance policy for the whole duration of the Fellowship to cover:
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).
More information: http://www.eu-japan.eu/other-activities/minerva-fellowship
The Research Fellow will undertake research work on a selected priority topic of the Centre, which should result in a consistent policy report (20-30 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.
WHO CAN APPLY?
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: EU or Japanese citizenship, university degree, strong interest and motivation in Japan and EU-Japan relations.
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 APPLICATION PROCESS
The candidates should specify the slot for which they are applying.
Application documents to be submitted: CV, Covering Letter, Research Topic-Research Plan (1-2 A4 pages).
Deadline for Applications:
- October 2014- March 2015 slot --> deadline to apply: 15 July 2014
The application materials and eventual requests for clarification should be sent electronically to the following address: minerva@eu-japan.gr.jp
THE SELECTION PROCESS:
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).
Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit official documents proving that they meet the minimum requirements (citizenship, education etc).
PRACTICAL ASPECTS
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:
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.
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).
More information: http://www.eu-japan.eu/other-activities/minerva-fellowship
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