Scholarship
Japan Foundation for UNU (jfUNU) Scholarship
This scholarship is designed for outstanding applicants from developing countries who can demonstrate a need for financial assistance. It provides a monthly stipend to cover living expenses for students enrolled in the Ph.D. in Sustainability Science program.
About this scholarship
Japan Foundation for UNU (jfUNU) Scholarship is offered by United Nations University Institute for the Advanced Study of Sustainability (UNU-IAS) at phd level. The award is valued at JPY 120,000 monthly stipend, provided as living stipend support. Funding is renewable, so it can continue across more than one year of study subject to the provider's conditions.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as living stipend funding. Applicants selected receive JPY 120,000 monthly stipend. Selection is merit-based and need-based, so both academic record and financial circumstances are assessed.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at phd level. Eligible study areas include Sustainability Science. No nationality restriction is recorded for this award.
Eligibility
Applicants must be from developing countries and demonstrate financial need; specifically for the Ph.D. in Sustainability Science program.
How to apply
No fixed closing date is published, so check the provider for the current cycle. Requirements are set by the provider and can change between intakes, so verify each item on the official page before submitting.
Eligible study levels
phd
Fields of study
Sustainability Science
Funding basis
Merit-based and Need-based
Some scholarship details still require source confirmation. Confirm the study destination and applicant eligibility with the provider before applying.
Key details
- Provider
- United Nations University Institute for the Advanced Study of Sustainability (UNU-IAS)
- Award
- JPY 120,000 monthly stipend
- Funding type
- living stipend
- Selection basis
- Merit-based and Need-based
- Study levels
- phd
- Fields of study
- Sustainability Science
- Nationality
- No restriction recorded
- Deadline
- Deadline unknown
- Renewable
- Yes
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-09-20