The Matsumae International Foundation is pleased to offer 20 MIF research fellowship program to international students of high academic ability for 2020 entry. Fellowships are awarded to undertake research at selected host institutions. Matsumae International Foundation aims to assist international students who require financial assistance with scholarship, specifically for overseas students. Applicants may also be asked to submit scores from an English proficiency test such as TOEFL or to travel to Japan to appear in university entrance examinations. The Matsumae International Foundation (MIF) is a non-governmental organization. Many donations have been kindly offered by enterprises and groups, most of the donors are individuals who are sympathetic to the founder’s ideals and maintain contributions to the fund from their limited incomes. Applicants must hold a PhD (Doctorate) degree or be recognized by the Matsumae International Foundation as possessing equivalent academic qualifications. Overseas students who want to study in English or Japanese must prove their language proficiency if the language is not their native tongue.