UNESCO/Keizo Obuchi Research Fellowships Programme

The UNESCO/Keizo Obuchi Research Fellowships Programme offers 10 researchers up to US$10,000 each to work at a Japanese university or research institution during 2027. Applicants must hold at least a master’s degree or equivalent, be no more than 40 years old, and have eligible nationality, with nomination through their country’s National Commission for UNESCO.

Funding for travel, accommodation, subsistence and eligible research expenses up to US$10,000; mandatory medical insurance arranged by UNESCO.

Applicants must hold at least a master’s degree or equivalent and meet age and nationality eligibility requirements; acceptance from a Japanese supervisor is required.

Applicants must be nominated by their country’s National Commission for UNESCO and submit a research proposal and supporting documents; apply through the National Commission for UNESCO.