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The Monbukagakusho (MEXT) Research Student Award allows those who have completed a Bachelor's degree to study as graduate students or undertake research at Japanese universities for a period of one and a half to two years.

Applicants should have knowledge of the Japanese language and must be U.S. citizens to apply in the U.S. The Boston Consulate accepts applications only from students who are residents of or studying in New England states.

Applications are due in June of the year preceeding the term of study. Applications and more information are available at www.boston.us.emb-japan.go.jp/eng/
Culture_Education/monbusho.htm

or by contacting:

Information and Culture Section
Consulate General of Japan
600 Atlantic Avenue, 14th Floor
Boston, MA 02210

(617) 973-9772