MJLEH PhD Scholarship in Japanese Language Education and Cultural Literacy

Monash • Clayton, NC

13d • $37,145 • Onsite

About The Position

The Monash Japanese Language Education Hub (MJLEH) Scholarships support graduate researchers to complete a PhD at Monash University on a topic related to the acquisition and/or teaching of Japanese Language and Cultural Literacy. Awardees will also become Fellows of the Nippon Foundation. One award is made available each year, up to a total of two awards to be held concurrently. The MJLEH was established in 1996 with a grant from the Nippon Foundation. Housed in the Japanese Studies Centre and affiliated with the School of Languages, Literatures, Cultures and Linguistics (Faculty of Arts), the Hub provides a variety of activities and programs dedicated to improving and supporting the teaching and learning of Japanese in Australia.

Requirements

• Excellent academic track record in a relevant field (e.g., Languages, Linguistics, Education, or relevant Social Science discipline).
• Australian (or equivalent international) Honours or Master’s degree (both in a relevant field), with a significant research component and with first-class honours/H1 awarded.
• Meet eligibility requirements, including English-language proficiency skills, to undertake a PhD in the Faculty of Arts.
• Must be enrolled full-time and on campus.
• Must not already hold a PhD.
• Discuss research proposal with Dr Satoshi Nambu before submitting an application.
• Submit a cover letter that includes a brief statement of the applicant’s suitability.
• Submit a brief Research Proposal that fits within the broad project aims and objectives, and demonstrates some understanding of the area of research.
• Submit a curriculum vitae, including a list of any published works, conference presentations and relevant work experience.
• Submit a full statement of academic records, degree certificates and official grading system (if available), supported by scanned copies of relevant certified documentation.
• Submit English language proficiency test results (if applicable).
• Provide names and contact details of 2 academic referees.

Nice To Haves

• Projects that fulfil these requirements and link to existing research strengths within the Faculty of Arts are especially welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Complete a PhD at Monash University on a topic related to the acquisition and/or teaching of Japanese Language and Cultural Literacy.
• Become a Fellow of the Nippon Foundation.
• Enrol full-time and on campus.

Benefits

• Research Living Allowance, at current value of $37,145AUD per annum 2026 full-time rate (tax-free stipend), indexed plus allowances as per RTP stipend scholarship conditions.
• Tuition fee scholarship (for international awardees).
• Single Overseas Health Cover (OSHC) (for international awardees).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive