Posted by The three-year UNAIS PhD Scholarship programmer in Sustainability Science aspires to develop scholars who will become major researchers in the field of sustainability science. The program takes an innovative approach to sustainability by embracing global change views, notably those connected to climate change and biodiversity, in order to develop a deeper knowledge of the concerns.
The program will provide graduates with broad, multidisciplinary knowledge of sustainability challenges, as well as a deeper grasp of the role of environmental sustainability in tackling contemporary global change difficulties.
Thematic Areas and Research Prospects
The UNU-IAS postgraduate programs are inextricably linked to the institute’s research activities. Students can obtain practical experience by actively participating in research projects in UNU-IAS topic areas. Under the overarching concept of sustainability, the courses provided connect to these thematic areas.
Climate Change and Sustainable Development Governance (GSD) Biodiversity and Society (BDS) Water and Resource Management (WRM) Innovation and Education (IVE)
Applicants must select one of these theme areas and propose suitable research to be conducted at UNU-IAS.
Requirements for Admission to the UNAIS PhD Scholarship programmer in Sustainability Science
To be considered for the PhD in Sustainability Science, applicants must have satisfied ALL of the following prerequisites by the application deadline:
1. A completed Master’s degree (or equivalent) from a recognized university or institution of higher education in a field related to sustainability in accordance with UNU-IAS thematic areas, as well as a minimum of 2 years of professional field experience related to UNU-IAS research themes obtained after obtaining a university degree (full time equivalent);
OR
1. Two completed Master’s degrees, at least one of which must be in a discipline connected to sustainability studies (those expecting to acquire a second Master’s degree before the September 2023 application deadline may also apply);
2. A GPA of 2.8 or higher on a 4.0 scale for at least one of the Master’s degrees achieved (equal to 70% on a 100% scale); and
3. Knowledge of the English language.
The following are the minimum score requirements for UNU-IAS English language qualifications:
TOEFL – Paper-Based Testing (PBT): 600 OR TOEFL – Internet-Based Testing (IBT): 100 OR IELTS – Academic: 7.0
Scholarships
Scholarship from the Japan Foundation for UNU
I. Protection
As a support package, the UNU scholarship provides a monthly allowance of 120,000 JPY for a maximum of 36 months. Scholarship recipients may be exempt from paying tuition.
II. Qualification Requirements
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
Applicants must come from developing countries* and demonstrate a financial necessity.
Applicants who are currently on a working visa in Japan are ineligible for the award.
Applicants who are currently enrolled in another PhD program are ineligible. This includes people who have already earned a PhD from a university other than UNU-IAS.
For more information, please visit:
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The deadline for applications is February 17, 2023. (23:59 Japan Standard Time)