Masters, PhDDeadline: 10 Aug, 2026

SOAS Meiji Jingu Japanese Studies Research Scholarships 2026

School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) University of London

Overview

SOAS Meiji Jingu Japanese Studies Research Scholarships 2026 is offered for Masters, PhD degree in the field of Japanese Studies. You can apply to this scholarship here. The deadline for the sending your application is 10 Aug, 2026. This scholarship is provided by School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) University of London and the value of this scholarship is Partial Funding, GBP 10,000.

Open for: open to all nationalities.
Degree: Masters, PhD
Provided by: School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) University of London
Deadline: 10 Aug, 2026

Scholarship value: Partial Funding, GBP 10,000 Meiji Jingu Japanese Studies Research Scholarship is offered to full-time MPhil/PhD students working on some aspect of Japanese Studies.

Eligibility for the Meiji Jingu Japanese Studies Research Scholarships

Applicants may come from any nationality. Newly enrolling full-time MPhil students with an offer of admission or current Ph.D. students at SOAS are eligible for the scholarship.
Applicants are expected to have skills in Japanese in speaking, reading, and writing.
Applicants must hold an MA degree from SOAS or any recognized institution in a related field of study.
Applicants must satisfy all the English language criteria put forth by the University by the time of application.

Documents Required for the Meiji Jingu Japanese Studies Research Scholarships

Applicants must submit their research proposal.
A personal statement.
An updated copy of the applicant's CV. Certified copies of the academic transcripts must be submitted.
An explanation of the grading system for any degrees obtained outside of the UK should be submitted.
Two references along with names and contact details.

Value of the Meiji Jingu Japanese Studies Research Scholarships

This scholarship offers each scholarship worth £10,000 in total.

Application

Applicants can apply for the scholarship via the onli

Benefits

This scholarship offers each scholarship worth £10,000 in total.

Application

Applicants can apply for the scholarship via the online application form

Quick Info

Funding

£10,000

Level

Masters, PhD

Field of Study

Japanese Studies

Deadline

10 Aug, 2026

Eligibility for the Meiji Jingu Japanese Studies Research Scholarships

Applicants may come from any nationality. Newly enrolling full-time MPhil students with an offer of admission or current Ph.D. students at SOAS are eligible for the scholarship.
Applicants are expected to have skills in Japanese in speaking, reading, and writing.
Applicants must hold an MA degree from SOAS or any recognized institution in a related field of study.
Applicants must satisfy all the English language criteria put forth by the University by the time of application.

Documents Required for the Meiji Jingu Japanese Studies Research Scholarships

Applicants must submit their research proposal.
A personal statement.
An updated copy of the applicant's CV. Certified copies of the academic transcripts must be submitted.
An explanation of the grading system for any degrees obtained outside of the UK should be submitted.
Two references along with names and contact details.

Value of the Meiji Jingu Japanese Studies Research Scholarships

This scholarship offers each scholarship worth £10,000 in total.

Application

Applicants can apply for the scholarship via the onli