The Institute of Advanced Studies of the United Nations University (UNU/IAS)
is a multi-thematic 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 and with an interdisciplinary approach.

Fellowships of approximately eight months are offered to Ph.D. candidates to carry out their doctoral research in a subject area closely related to one of the following current thematic areas of the UNU/IAS:
(i) Eco-restructuring for Sustainable Development; (ii) Mega-cities and Urban Development; (iii) Multilateralism and Governance and (iv) Information Technology/Virtual Universities.

Applicants must be at the dissertation stage of their Ph.D. and their home university must have accepted their research topic. Successful applicants will carry out their research in Tokyo under the supervision of UNU/IAS faculty members and/or affiliated UNU/IAS network scholars. Language proficiency in English is required. Fellowship awards include a monthly stipend, subsidized accommodation, and a return ticket between Tokyo and the fellow's country of residence. Please note that residing at the UNU/IAS guesthouse for the period of the fellowship is a prerequisite of the programme. Applicants from developing countries are particularly encouraged to apply.

Application: Fellowships commence in the winter, spring/summer and fall of each year with the following respective deadlines:
20 November 1999 for the Winter session 2000 (February/March);
1 April 2000 for the Spring/Summer session 2000 (June/July);
20 July 2000 for the Fall session 2000 (October/November).

Application forms can be downloaded from the UNU/IAS WWW home page (
http://www.ias.unu.edu, obtained by e-mail (phdfellowship@ias.unu.edu) or by writing to the address below. Candidates must complete an application form, and provide the following documents in English or with official English translation: curriculum vitae, dissertation outline, supporting letter(s) of reference from Ph.D. supervisor(s) and academic record. Only completed applications will be considered and replied.

Ph.D. Fellowship Programme
United Nations University/Institute of Advanced Studies
5-53-67 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-8304, Japan
Fax: 81-3-5467 2324