If you are an exceptional engineering student from an ASEAN country, the AUN/SEED-Net Graduate Scholarship 2025 offers a unique opportunity to pursue your doctoral studies in Japan. With comprehensive financial support and a focus on fostering international collaboration, this scholarship aims to cultivate globally competitive human resources in STI fields.
This scholarship is offered by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) under the Knowledge Co-Creation Program for Long-Term Participants (JICA-DSP). This scholarship is part of the AUN/SEED-Net initiative, which aims to promote human resources development in Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) fields among ASEAN countries.
The scholarship provides comprehensive support for doctoral studies in Japan, focusing on ten engineering fields such as Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, and more.
Program Focus
The "Graduate Studies of Human Resources Development in Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) – AUN/SEED-Net" was initiated in the Japanese fiscal year 2023 to support the objectives of the The AUN/SEED-Net initiative runs and targets individuals from Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam, focusing on ten engineering fields such as Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, and more.
Scholarship Benefits
The AUN/SEED-Net Scholarship offers several significant benefits:
Full Tuition and Fees Coverage: All tuition and examination fees are covered for the entire duration of the doctoral program.
Living Allowance: Recipients receive a monthly living allowance ranging from JPY 117,000 to 148,000, depending on the location and research phase.
Round-trip Airfare: The scholarship includes round-trip airfare to and from Japan, easing the financial burden of travel.
Additional Allowances: Scholars receive outfit and moving allowances to help with the initial costs of settling in Japan.
Research Support: An annual research support allowance of up to JPY 360,000 is provided to aid in academic and research activities.
Networking Opportunities: Scholars become part of a global network of JICA alumni and can engage with other scholars and professionals in their field, fostering international collaboration and career development.
Eligibility Criteria
Be faculty or exceptional students from AUN/SEED-Net member institutions
Hold a nationality of an ASEAN country
Be 35 years or younger at the time of arrival in Japan.
Possess a master’s degree or be on track to receive one.
Demonstrate strong English proficiency.
Not be receiving other scholarships
Application Procedure
The application process starts with internal nominations by Member Institutions (MIs), then shortlisting by Japanese Partner Universities, and formal acceptance procedures. Prospective candidates should:
Consult their MIs to confirm eligibility and internal nomination.
Submit all required documents by December 10, 2024.
Undergo a rigorous selection process involving nominations, interviews, and university assessments.
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