SOAS University of London - CSJR Postgraduate Student Bursary in UK 2021

The Centre for the Study of Japanese Religions offers a CSJR Postgraduate Student Bursary in Japanese Religions to be held at SOAS, University of London. to excellent students irrespective of their nationality.

Eligibility for SOAS University of London - CSJR Postgraduate Student Bursary in UK, 2021:

• Candidates applying for SOAS University of London - CSJR Postgraduate Student Bursary in the UK, 2021 must have an excellent academic record.
• Japanese Religions / Japanese Buddhism must be given focus by the candidates applying for Taught Masters (MA) which is evidenced by their statement of the admission application.
• Applicants of Taught Masters (MA) and Ph.D. programs must provide evidence of their ability to use sources in Japanese in their statement of the admission application.
• UK/EU and overseas students can apply for the bursary.
• Applicants must hold an offer of admission in one of the eligible programs before the deadline.
• Applicants of SOAS University of London - CSJR Postgraduate Student Bursary in the UK, 2021 must meet the English language requirements of their offer of admission before 1st June 2021.

Selection criteria:

• Applicants are selected based on the evidence that the applicants' primary focus is in Japanese Religions / Japanese Buddhism and their capability to use sources in Japanese.
• Information provided in the admission application will also be considered for selecting the applicants.
• The statement, academic references, CV, degree results, research proposal (MPhil/Ph.D. applications only), and other relevant information will also be considered by the selectors.

Documents required:

• Academic transcripts with an explanation of the grading system for degrees obtained outside the UK
• CV
• Personal statement
• Two references
• Research proposal (MPhil/Ph.D. applications only)

Value of SOAS University of London - CSJR Postgraduate Student Bursary in UK, 2021:

The successful applicants of the SOAS University of London - CSJR Postgraduate Student Bursary in the UK, 2021 will receive a scholarship of £5,000 for one year only for full-time programs, providing a contribution towards fees.

Note: If the successful candidate receives a grant to cover fees from another funding body, the bursary can be used towards maintenance.

Deadline for SOAS University of London - CSJR Postgraduate Student Bursary in UK, 2021:

The last date to apply for SOAS University of London - CSJR Postgraduate Student Bursary in the UK, 2021 is 28th May 2021.