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Sasakawa Postgraduate Studentship (Japanese Studies) 2025

Awarded by University of Manchester

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

MastersPhD

Funding Type

Partial Funding · Approx. GBP 10,000 for one year

Eligible Courses

Japanese studies

Eligible Nationalities

Open to all nationals

Can Be Taken At

University of Manchester

Provider

University of Manchester

Last Verified On

16 Oct 2026 by WeMakeScholars Scholarship Team

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Overview

The School of Arts, Languages and Cultures, University of Manchester provides Sasakawa Japanese Studies Postgraduate Studentship. This funding is available to students undertaking postgraduate research in full-time Japanese studies.

Eligibility Criteria of the Scholarship:

  • Applicants may come from any nationality.
  • Applicants must be enrolled in an MA or PhD program in Japanese Studies.
  • Current students who have already accepted an offer of a full scholarship for September 2025 entry are ineligible.
  • Applicants must exhibit outstanding academics.
  • Applicants must provide a high-quality research proposal.

Application Process:

  • All eligible/interested candidates must contact Dr Peter Cave for the application form.
  • The application should include the following documents:
    • Completed studentship application form
    • Research proposal (1500 word)
    • Latest education qualification transcripts
    • Two referees
    • Evidence of English proficiency
    • CV

Value of the Scholarship:

The successful candidates are awarded studentships worth GBP 15,000 for one year.

Note: PhD candidates previously awarded the Sasakawa studentship can be nominated once more, and may continue to receive the scholarship for a maximum duration of three years.

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  • The deadline of Sasakawa Postgraduate Studentship (Japanese Studies) 2025 is Expired.
  • Sasakawa Postgraduate Studentship (Japanese Studies) 2025 is offered to Masters, PhD degree.
  • Sasakawa Postgraduate Studentship (Japanese Studies) 2025 is offered for Japanese studies.
  • Sasakawa Postgraduate Studentship (Japanese Studies) 2025 is open for: Open to all nationals.
  • Sasakawa Postgraduate Studentship (Japanese Studies) 2025 is offered by University of Manchester.
  • Sasakawa Postgraduate Studentship (Japanese Studies) 2025 covers Partial Funding, Approx. GBP 10,000 for one year.