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THE RYOICHI SASAKAWA YOUNG LEADERS FELLOWSHIP FUND (SYLFF) SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

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Application Deadline: March 19, 2027

LOCATION: Japan

The Ryoichi Sasakawa Young Leaders Fellowship Fund (SYLFF) has been established at Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University thanks to the kindness of The Tokyo Foundation for Policy Research’s Ryoichi Sasakawa Young Leaders Fellowship Fund (SYLFF). The scholarship aims to cultivate future leaders who will be active both domestically and internationally. Every year, one student from each graduate school will be nominated for the scholarship. The Sylff program aims to identify and nurture leaders who will overcome differences in nationality, language, ethnicity, religion, and political systems to tackle global issues and whose high integrity and drive to address issues unique to their respective countries can make a real difference.

ELIGIBILITY:

Demonstrate a clear commitment to the following:

Take a cross-disciplinary approach to tackle global issues and overcome differences of nationality, language, religion, and political systems.

Propose research content that is consistent with the basic theme of “Issues and Opportunities Facing the Asia-Pacific Region: Rapid Transformation amid Accelerating Globalization.”

Conduct research that is for the benefit of the general public and contributes to social development, freedom, peace, humanity, and international mutual understanding.

Have a strong sense of initiative towards their chosen issue or problem, and have the determination and potential to take a leading role on the domestic and/or international stage

Not currently be receiving, nor be recommended for, any external scholarships.

Please note that APU Tuition Reduction Scholarships are not considered external scholarships. Recipients of this scholarship will not be eligible to receive the Monbukagakusho Honors Scholarship (JASSO) or any other external scholarship with a monthly stipend exceeding 48,000 JPY.


For details regarding eligibility requirements, please review the application guidelines on the scholarship organization website

Application and Selection Process

The Sylff Scholarship only accepts applications for September enrollment. Therefore, please indicate your request to be considered as a Sylff Scholarship candidate in the APU Online Application System and submit your application by March 19, 2027.

APU reviews application documents and selects eligible candidates.

Final results will be announced by APU in June 2027. Recipients will be notified via email.

Required Document:

Research Proposal:

Please refer to the “Research Proposal” section in the APPLICATION PROCESS of the 2027 Graduate Application Handbook and prepare your Research Proposal accordingly

There may be changes to the scholarship conditions. Please be sure to check the details on the scholarship organization’s website.

BENEFIT:

1,500,000 JPY (125,000 JPY/month)

Payment is 125,000 per month from October 2026 to September 2027 and is to be canceled if the recipient takes a leave of absence or loses their enrollment status at APU (due to withdrawal, expulsion, etc.).

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AERC-WORLD BANK VISITING SCHOLARS PROGRAM 2026 CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

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Application Deadline: September 6, 2026

LOCATION: USA

The African Economic Research Consortium (AERC) and the World Bank Africa Region Chief Economist’s Office (AFRCE) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for a mutually beneficial collaborative partnership. The AERC-World Bank visiting scholars programme is central to the collaboration between the two institutions. AERC invites its network of researchers and faculty to submit an expression of interest to participate in the AERC-World Bank visiting scholars program. The fellowship program will enable participants to spend time at the World Bank, work on their own research relevant to economic development in Africa, and work with the World Bank’s researchers, especially those in the Africa Region. 

ELIGIBILITY:

Must be an AERC researcher, including researchers from the AERC collaborative PhD programme (CPP); 

Must have an active AERC research project at least at the interim/post-field stage or final research paper stage; and 

The research project must be pertinent to the research agenda of the World Bank Africa Region and imperatives for sustained African development.   

The expression of interest by applicants should include: 

A two-page statement of interest. 

A draft paper on a subject pertinent to the research agenda of the Africa region of the World Bank and imperatives facing African development.  

If you teach a relevant course, the curriculum/course materials that you would like to improve while visiting the World Bank, and 

Copy of your updated curriculum vitae.

Application packages must be emailed to the AERC Research Department using the email abbi.kedir@aercafrica.org copying to research@aercafrica.org). Up to 2 awards will be announced in 2026/2027 cohort. 

Please submit your expression of interest on or before September 6, 2026. Late applications will not be considered. 

Women and Francophone and Lusophone candidates are especially encouraged to apply. 

BENEFIT:

The visiting scholars program provides an opportunity for AERC researchers to visit the World Bank for four-six months, with a total of three researchers visiting every year. Visiting scholars will be selected from among AERC network members based on set guidelines including the World Bank’s policies and procedures. 

The visiting scholars will be expected to be part of the Office of the Chief Economist for Africa Region (DECAF) team

Attend DECAF-led activities

Benefit from capacity-building efforts being organized by DECAF, including collaboration with scholars and peers doing analytical work on World Bank Regional Flagship Studies

Interact with the World Bank’s researchers;

Fully utilize the World Bank’s resources to:

Revise their draft paper and submit it to the World Bank Working Paper Series and a ranking journal. 

Present at least one seminar on their own research while in the program;

Contribute meaningfully to the World Bank’s Africa Region ongoing research and analytical work. 

Develop a repository of research interests; and 

Comply with all other terms and conditions included in their terms of reference and applicable consultancy contract. 

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