CSJR Postgraduate Student Bursary at SOAS University of London 2023

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 CSJR Postgraduate Student Bursary:

• Candidates applying for CSJR Postgraduate Student Bursary 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 CSJR Postgraduate Student Bursary must meet the English language requirements of their offer of admission as soon as possible.

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)