UNITED NATIONS UNIVERSITY FELLOWSHIPS

The Institute of Advanced Studies of the United Nations University (UNU/IAS) is a multi-thematic, interdisciplinary, research and training centre located in Tokyo, Japan. Its programmes are directed at pressing global issues of concern to the United Nations, making use of advanced research methodologies. Postdoctoral and PhD Fellowships are offered for a period of ten months. 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 following current thematic areas of the institute (Please refer to the document IAS Strategic Direction and Programmes which is available on our website) :http://www.ias.unu.edu/postgrad_ed_prog/ias_postgraduate.asp

Biodiversity, Biosafety and Sustainable Development

Information Technology for the Environment

Ecosystems and Socio-Economic Impacts

Urban Ecosystems

Ecosystems and Institutions

Fellows will carry out their research in Tokyo under the supervision of institute faculty members and/or affiliated scholars in Japan. Postdoctoral fellows are expected to work on the institute's projects and activities, while PhD fellows will balance their work-- dissertation with that of the institute's projects and activities. Language proficiency in English is essential. Fellowship awards include a monthly stipend (Postdoctoral: Yen 280,000/month, PhD: Yen 250,000/month), subsidised accommodation (rents start from Yen 80,000/month), and a return ticket between Tokyo and the fellow's country of residence. Please note that residing at the institute guesthouse for the ten-month period is a prerequisite of the fellowship.

Applicants from developing countries and women are particularly encouraged to apply.

Fellowships commence in October 2001. Completed applications for the next intake must reach UNU/IAS on or before June 30, 2001. Applications will only be considered if complete and all required documentation has been received.

Secretary

Postdoctoral and Ph.D. Fellowship Programme

United Nations University/Institute of Advanced Studies

5-53-67 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150, Japan

Fax 81-3-5467 2324