United Nations University 2022-2023 Masters & PhD Scholarships in Sustainability Science for Developing Countries

UNU-IAS offers master’s and doctoral degree programmes focused on sustainability. The programmes aim to produce the policymakers and researchers of tomorrow, who will be at the forefront of global efforts towards a more sustainable future.

The Japan Foundation offers the UNU Scholarship for outstanding applicants from developing countries who can demonstrate a need for financial assistance.

• Table of Content
• About United Nations University (UNU)
• Masters Scholarships
• Aim and Benefits of Masters Scholarships
• Requirements for Masters Scholarships Qualification
• Application Deadline
• PhD Scholarships
• Aim and Benefits of PhD Scholarships
• Requirements for PhD Scholarships Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About United Nations University (UNU)

The United Nations University (UNU) is a global think tank and postgraduate teaching organisation headquartered in Japan. The mission of the UN University is to contribute, through collaborative research and education, to efforts to resolve the pressing global problems of human survival, development and welfare that are the concern of the United Nations, its Peoples and Member States. In carrying out this mission, the UN University works with leading universities and research institutes in UN Member States, functioning as a bridge between the international academic community and the Un... continue reading

• Masters Scholarships
• PhD Scholarships

Masters Scholarships

Aim and Benefits of Masters Scholarships

The JFUNU scholarship provides a monthly allowance of 120,000 JPY* for living expenses for a maximum of 24 months. However, travel costs to and from Japan, visa handling fees, and health/accident insurance costs must be covered by the student. The tuition fees are fully waived for the scholarship recipients.
*The amount of monthly allowance has been changed to 120,000 JPY effective 2017.

Requirements for Masters Scholarships Qualification

1. Applicants must be persons from developing countries* who can demonstrate a need for financial assistance
2. Applicants who are currently living in Japan under a working visa are NOT eligible for the scholarship
3. Applicants who want to pursue a second master’s degree at UNU-IAS are not eligible for the scholarship.

Application Deadline

PhD Scholarships

Aim and Benefits of PhD Scholarships

The JFUNU scholarship provides a monthly allowance of 120,000 JPY* for living expenses for a maximum of 36 months. However, travel costs to and from Japan, visa handling fees, and health/accident insurance costs must be covered by the student. The tuition fees are fully waived for the scholarship recipients.
*The amount of monthly allowance has been changed to 120,000 JPY effective 2017.

Requirements for PhD Scholarships Qualification

1. Applicants must be from developing countries* who can demonstrate a need for financial assistance.
2. Applicants who are currently living in Japan under a working visa are NOT eligible for the scholarship.
3. Applicants who want to pursue a second PhD degree at UNU-IAS are not eligible for the scholarship.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit UNU website.