Stiftelsen støtter viderekomne studenter og doktorgradsstudenter ved UiO innen internasjonale studier innen humaniora og samfunnsfag.
The foundation offers financial support to post-graduate students at the University of Oslo pursuing international studies within the humanities and social sciences.
Utlysning
The Ryoichi Sasakawa Young Leaders Fellowships Fund
Scholarships are offered annually to master and PhD-students at the University of Oslo to stimulate international dialogue and understanding. They cover costs related to research stays abroad for candidates within the areas of Humanities, Social Sciences, Law, Education and Theology with a documented record of accomplishment in academic excellence and social leadership.
SYLFF scholarship selection criteria
Applications will be considered by the UiO SYLFF Steering Committee, and grants are made on the basis of documented academic quality/merit, leadership qualities and achievements, and an appropriate goal, plan and budget.
Priority will be given to candidates at the PhD level, but excellent Masters’ students are also eligible for support.
PhD students may apply for research activities abroad that support their projects and bring them into contact with relevant institutions and organizations.
Master students may apply for funding that support their master thesis, such as field research and extracurricular activities such as participation at international academic conferences. Master students may not apply for support for taking courses at foreign institutions.
The application must be submitted in the English language, and must contain the following:
- Well-formulated motivation letter. For previous applicants: Must be updated.
- CV (incl. academic and social leadership qualities described)
- A concise description of the research project, outlining how the international research activities and funds will support the project’s objective(s). Max. 5 pages. For previous applicants: Must be updated.
- Relevant and modest budget, maximum NOK 50 000,- , clearly presented
- Recommendation letter from supervisor. For previous applicants: Must be updated and from present supervisor.
- Confirmation of admission or visit from receiving institution (where relevant)
- Statement of willingness to identify as a UiO SYLFF-Fellow and to participate in building UiO's SYLFF-Fellows Network during and after the funding period.
Please note that by providing a statement of willingness to identify as a UiO SYLFF-Fellow you will be requested to provide additional personal data (post address, e-mail address and phone number) upon being awarded a scholarship. This data will be made available for The Tokyo Foundation as a part of building UiO’s SYLFF-Fellows Network. The data is also used in order to provide current and past Fellows with information about scholarship opportunities, as well as alumni arrangements and SYLFF-conferences, etc. This is a requirement only for those who are awarded a scholarship and it is not a general requirement when submitting an application.
The current application deadline is 1 December.
Applicants are notified about the outcome in February.
More information about the call and frequently asked questions can be found on the UiO website.
More information about SYLFF is available on the SYLFF official website.
The foundation announces two calls for applications each year. The next call for applications will be announced 1 February, with the application deadline 15 March.
Tax Implications and Use of Grant Funds
The allocated funds from the Fund must be used in accordance with the purpose of the application. The Fund only provides support for documented additional expenses incurred during research stays abroad.
Eligible expenses include:
- Travel expenses to and from the research destination, such as flights, train tickets, etc.
- Accommodation, including hotel stays, apartment rentals, or accommodation at research institutions.
- Expenses for necessary research tools, supplies, software, or books.
- Registration fees for relevant academic conferences, workshops, or courses.
- Costs for obtaining necessary research visas or permits.
- Health or travel insurance required for the duration of the stay.
All expenses must be documented with receipts or equivalent vouchers. Funds that cannot be properly documented may be reclaimed by the Fund. Any surplus or funds used outside the intended purpose of the research stay will also be reclaimed.
Important about submission
Please note that some institutional networks may have firewalls that block UNIFOR’s application system.
If you experience problems with submission, we recommend that you:
• Try using another browser (e.g., Chrome or Firefox)
• Use a different device or network (for example, from home)
• Once the application has been submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation by e-mail.
You can also log in to check your application status:
• “Saved” = Not submitted
• “Submitted” = The application has been received
In case of technical problems:
Contact UNIFOR at unifor@unifor.no or by phone at (+47) 940 85 804 during office hours.
Please note: We cannot guarantee assistance if you contact us very close to the deadline. We recommend submitting your application well in advance.
In case of allocation
Allocated funds must be used in accordance with the submitted application. Reporting is required within one year of allocation and must include:
• A brief project description and account of how the funds have been used
• Financial documentation (e.g., general ledger report/SAP printout)
Please note:
• Funds not used in accordance with the purpose, or insufficiently documented, must be repaid
• Any surplus funds must also be returned to the foundation
Questions?
Contact UNIFOR:
📧 unifor@unifor.no
📞 (+47) 940 85 804
Vedtekter
FOR
The Ryoichi Sasakawa Young Leaders Fellowships Fund
Vedtatt av Det akademiske kollegium 9. desember 1988. Endring vedtatt av Det akademiske kollegium 20.september 1994 og 19. november 2002. Godkjent av Fylkesmannen i Oslo og Akershus 23. april 2003.
§1.
Fondet er opprettet av The Japan Shipbuilding Industry Foundation ved gavebrev av 13. desember 1988. Grunnkapitalen, som utgjør NOK 6.900.000,-, er urørlig. Fondets formål er å gi støtte til viderekomne studenter og doktorgradsstudenter ved Universitetet i Oslo innenfor et program for internasjonale studier på områdene humaniora og samfunnsfag.
§2.
Fondets fagkomité består av : 1. En representant for Det historisk-filosofiske fakultet. 2. En representant for Det samfunnsvitenskapelige fakultet. 3. En representant Seksjon for internasjonale programmer ved direktøren for seksjonen. 4. En representant for studentene. Fagkomitéen, som velges for tre år av gangen med adgang til gjenvalg, utpeker selv sin leder og bestemmer sin egen forretningsorden. Til møtene skal fagkomitéen invitere en representant for donator som kan møte som observatør.
§3.
20% av den årlige avkastningen legges til kapitalen. Den disponible del av avkastningen anvendes til stipend i tråd med fondets formål etter vedtak i fagkomitéen. Et års eventuelt ubenyttede midler overføres til senere års anvendelse eller til den urørlige kapitalen i tråd med fagkomitéens bestemmelser.
§4.
Fondet skal ha et styre på minimum tre personer og maksimum ti personer. Universitetsstyret ved Universitetet i Oslo oppnevner styre for fondet.