UNU-IAS is a multi-thematic, interdisciplinary, research and training centre located in Yokohama, Japan. The Institute’s fellowship programmes provide young scientists, policy makers, and developing country scholars with the opportunity to expand their intellectual vision beyond a single scientific field.

UNU-IAS PhD and Postdoctoral Fellowships are offered for a period of 10 months beginning in October 2006. JSPS-UNU Postdoctoral Fellowships are offered for 12-24 months beginning in November 2006. Postdoctoral candidates must have completed a PhD degree, and PhD candidates must be at the advanced stage of their doctoral dissertation. Candidates' current research must be closely related to one of the current thematic areas of the Institute (see www.ias.unu.edu/research for more details). Applicants from developing countries and women are particularly encouraged to apply.

Completed applications for ALL fellowships must reach UNU-IAS on or before 12 May 2006. Application will only be considered if complete and all required documentation has been received.

For more information:
- UNU-IAS Fellowships, www.ias.unu.edu/fellowships
- Application forms may be downloaded from www.ias.unu.edu/fellowships or by email: fellowships@ias.unu.edu
- For additional research areas and separate fellowship conditions for JSPS-UNU Postdoctoral Fellowships, see www.ias.unu.edu/fellowships/jspspostdoc.cfm