Course of Study

Research study.

Duration

18 months to 2 years

Scholarships

30

Commencement of academic session

April/Oct.

Notification

Employment News/Leading newspapers      :    April/May

Subjects

Biotechnology; Biological Oceanography; Fibre-Optics; Laser Tech; Microprocessor Application/Tech; Opto-Electronics; Management studies, Earthquake Engineering, Quality and Reliability Engg (as applied to Electricity and power , Railway, Heavy Industry, Heavy Electrical, Electronics and Communication etc.); Remote Sensing; Robotics; Ship-Building, Fisheries, Japanese Language & Literature,  Japanese Studies and Transportation & Information System Engg.

Eligibility

Indian nationals residing in India.
Age below 35 yrs. 
Qualifications for Japanese Language:  Candidates who have enrolled in the Post graduate degree in Japanese language or completed undergraduate degree in Japanese language or completed Level 2 of JLPT conducted in Japan Foundation and have completed at least 3 years of Japanese language study in a University.  For Japanese Studies:  Masters Degree.  For Ship Building, Bachelors' degree with 60% marks in the related field alongwith two consecutive years practical/research/teaching experience after obtaining the prescribed qualification. For Other Subjects:  Masters degree in the relevant field with minimum 60% marks alongwith two consecutive years practical/research/teaching experience after obtaining the prescribed qualification.

Value

Maintenance allowance to be paid by Government of Japan which covers study allowance, fee, part payment of medical expenses, accommodation etc.

Passage Cost

Return air ticket is provided by the Japanese Government.

Application Procedure

Typed application with attested copies of testimonials, photograph, programme of study/research and other documents may be submitted on plain paper (as per notified format) by prescribed date. Employed candidates are required to send applications through their employers.