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Updated: 2011/4/14

Exchange Scholarship Between Italian Institute of Culture and Keio University (for Italian Scholars / Students) 2011-2012

1. Number of recipients

The scholarship is to be awarded to one person.

2. Eligibility of applicants

Citizenship: Italian
Academic status: Junior faculty member or graduate student

3. Fields of study available at Keio University

Humanities, social & natural sciences, and the Japanese language (for details, visit our website)

4. Period of scholarship

September 2011 - July 2012

5. Conditions of candidacy

Priority should be given to a healthy candidate who has considerable proficiency in the Japanese language, as nearly all courses of instruction at Keio University are conducted in Japanese. The candidate should also have explicit plans to pursue research in a specialized field under the guidance of, or in liaison with, an appropriate Keio faculty member. Should Keio find no faculty available in the candidate's proposed area of study, the candidacy may be rejected. The final selection will be made by the International Center in consultation with the Director of the Italian Institute of Culture in Tokyo.

6. The scholarship includes

A monthly grant of 100,000 yen to cover partial living expenses during the specified period.
An arrival allowance of 100,000 yen.
Exemption from tuition and other academic fees as a non degree-student at Keio University.

7. Housing

Upon request, the International Center will assist the exchange researcher/student in finding reasonable accommodation, most likely at one of the rooms/apartments that Keio subsidizes, for international students/scholars. The payment of the rent will be the exchange researcher's/student's responsibility.

8. Required documents

8-1. Admission to Keio University

8-1-1.	Application Form
8-1-2.	Certificates of degrees obtained and academic transcripts for undergraduate and/or graduate studies conducted by the applicant;
8-1-3.	A letter of recommendation from the dean or academic advisor of the applicant;
8-1-4.	Proficiency in the Japanese Language (Self-evaluation Sheet) ;
8-1-5.	Certificate of Health

Please attach Japanese or English translations if written in Italian or other languages.

8-2. Immigration Documents

You need to obtain a College Student status visa to study at Keio University. The Certificate of Eligibility, an official document issued by the Japanese Ministry of Justice, is required for visa application. The International Center will apply for the Certificate of Eligibility on your behalf and send it to you when it is issued. Additional documents may be required in order to support your application.

8-2-1.	Application for Certificate of Eligibility EXCEL (SAMPLE )
8-2-2.	TWO Identical ID Photographs (4cmx3cm, taken within 6 months: Color, glossy, portrait type. NO color copy)

9. Deadline

All application must be sent to the Istituto Italiano di Cultura di Tokyo by the deadline set by the institute. Application materials submitted directly to Keio will NOT be accepted.

For further information on the scholarship program / nomination of the candidates, please direct your correspondence to the Istituto Italiano di Cultura di Tokyo.