CSC Yokohama National University Joint Scholarship 2025
The Yokohama National University (YNU) and China Scholarship Council (CSC) are inviting applications from Chinese students and researchers for the prestigious CSC-YNU Joint Scholarship Program 2025. This program offers fully funded opportunities for doctoral students, co-supervised doctoral study students, and visiting/postdoctoral fellows to study or conduct research at YNU. With no application, admission, or tuition fees, this program is a gateway to advanced academic and research experiences in Japan.
Scholarship Overview
The CSC-YNU Joint Scholarship Program, established under a Memorandum of Understanding in 2019, supports outstanding Chinese scholars aiming to pursue doctoral programs or conduct advanced research at YNU. The initiative is aligned with the Chinese Government Graduate Student Overseas Study Program, providing comprehensive support for selected candidates.
Scholarship Programs and Quotas
1# Doctoral Students
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- Quota: 5 students across various graduate schools.
- Graduate Schools:
- International Social Sciences
- Engineering Science
- Environment and Information Sciences
- Urban Innovation
2# Co-supervised Doctoral Study Students
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- Quota: Approximately 10 students.
- Same graduate schools as above.
3# Visiting Fellows/Postdoctoral Fellows
Research Period:
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- Visiting Fellows: 3–12 months
- Postdoctoral Fellows: 6–24 months
Benefits
- Financial Support
- Full exemption from application, admission, and tuition fees.
- Living allowances and travel expenses funded by CSC.
- Access to World-Class Research Facilities
- Collaborative opportunities with YNU’s esteemed faculty and researchers.
- Career Advancement
- Enhance academic credentials and global research exposure, bolstering future career prospects.
Eligibility Criteria
- Doctoral Students: GPA of 2.30 (out of 3.00) or above in a master’s program.
- Language Proficiency: Proof of English or Japanese language skills as per program requirements.
- Ranking: Applicants ranked in the top 10% or 30% of their master’s program are preferred.
Apply: https://global.ynu.ac.jp/en/admissions/csc/
Deadline: January 28, 2024.
Short-listed applicants will be informed by February 27, 2025 and must subsequently secure CSC approval