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ASIAN PACIFIC UNIVERSITY MEXT UNIVERSITY RECOMMENDATION (UR)

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Application Deadline: November 5, 2026

LOCATION: Japan

This scholarship is awarded to outstanding international students who are recommended by APU. The Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) provides this scholarship with the aim of enhancing the international competitiveness and promoting the active exchange of international students in Japanese universities.

ELIGIBILITY:

To be considered for this scholarship, applicants must first apply to APU. APU will then select eligible candidates to recommend to the scholarship organization.

Must intend to study abroad in Japan from overseas.

Must be a national of a MEXT designated country

Must be born on or after April 2, 1992

Must have achieved a GPA of at least 2.30 on a 3.00 scale at their most recent university

The MEXT University Recommendation (UR) scholarship accepts applications for only September enrollment. Please submit your application by November 5, 2026.

APU reviews application documents and selects suitable candidates to recommend to the MEXT.

Applicants selected to be recommended for this scholarship are notified of their final APU application results.

The final scholarship award results are decided by MEXT by the end of June. Please be aware that the timing of the final scholarship result notification is subject to change depending on the circumstances of the MEXT.

Required Documents

English Proficiency Test Scores

Only English proficiency test scores from exams taken on or after March 15, 2025, will be considered valid. Please make sure to carefully review the application guidelines released by MEXT for further details.

Note that there may be changes to the 2027 scholarship conditions. Please be sure to check the details on the scholarship organization’s website.

BENEFIT:

Full admission fee

Full tuition fee

Monthly subsistence allowance of 144,000 JPY (including housing) (amount subject to change)

Travel expenses (economy class airfare between the home country and APU at the beginning and end of the program)

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GRADUATE STUDENT (M.S.) – ROADSIDE POLLINATOR HABITAT RESTORATION AND NATIVE BEE ECOLOGY (AUBURN UNIVERSITY)

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Application Deadline: September 15, 2026

LOCATION: USA

The Auburn University Native Bee Lab, housed within the Auburn University Bee Center, is seeking a highly motivated M.S. student to join our research program focused on pollinator conservation and habitat restoration in the southeastern United States. The successful applicant will work on a collaborative research project funded by the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) to evaluate strategies for establishing and managing native wildflower habitats along roadsides to benefit native pollinators. Review of applications will begin now through September 15, 2026, or until a suitable candidate is found.

ELIGIBILITY:

Required qualifications: An undergraduate degree in Biology, Ecology, Entomology, Botany, or a related field from an accredited institution in the United States or an equivalent institution abroad is required to begin an M.S. program. The selected individual must meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States at the time of appointment.

Desired qualifications: Experience contributing to native pollinator research is ideal. Specifically, experience with plant and native bee identification is optimal. However, finding an individual who is hard-working, collaborative, organized, a team player, and has a strong passion for learning is equally important.
Application description: Complete applications must include: 1) a one-page cover letter that addresses your experiences and goals with respect to this position as well as how you meet the required and desired qualifications; 2) curriculum vitae; 3) contact information for three references; and 4) copies of all post-secondary transcripts.

Application submission: All materials should be compiled as a single PDF document and submitted to Dr. Anthony Abbate (aunativebeelab@gmail.com). Please include ‘Graduate Student Opportunity’ in the email subject line.

The selected student will be expected to assume a leadership role within the laboratory by mentoring undergraduate researchers and assisting with laboratory and field operations. Numerous opportunities exist to develop expertise in native bee taxonomy, pollination ecology, restoration ecology, experimental design, and scientific communication.

The student will also participate in the collaborative atmosphere of the Auburn University Native Bee Lab through outreach activities, guest lectures, extension programming, and interdisciplinary research projects.

Opportunities for collaboration are extensive within Auburn University’s Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology, the College of Agriculture, and with state and federal agencies, including the Alabama Department of Transportation.

Start date: January 2027

Contact: Anthony Abbate aunativebeelab@gmail.com (preferred contact method)

BENEFIT:

Salary range and other benefits: Starting salary of $25,000 for M.S. program with opportunities for advancement depending on performance. The individual will be assigned a Graduate Research Assistant position that includes a full tuition waiver.

Duration: Approximately three years

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