Japan Mid-Career Course Scholarship 2026 in Japan | Fully Funded

Overview

The Japan Mid-Career Course is an intensive professional development program hosted by Hiroshima University with support from Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Designed for experienced peacebuilding and international development professionals, the course combines online sessions with an in-person residential workshop in Higashi-Hiroshima City to strengthen global leadership and strategic capacity for careers within the United Nations and other international institutions.

Benefits

• Free participation and fully funded course tuition for non-Japanese participants.
• Accommodation provided during the in-person workshop.
• Domestic transportation covered between Tokyo and Higashi-Hiroshima.
• Leadership and management skill-building alongside global networking opportunities.

Eligibility

• Minimum of seven years of professional experience in peacebuilding or international development.
• Fluency in spoken and written English.
• Strong dedication to pursuing a career with the United Nations or other international bodies.
• Open to mid-level practitioners from any country representing governments, NGOs, international organizations, or the private sector.
• Commitment to complete both the online pre-course and the residential training in Japan.

How to Apply

Interested individuals must download the official application form from the program website and complete it using Microsoft Word format, as PDF submissions are not accepted. UN staff members may submit their UN Personal History Form instead of the standard employment section. Submit the completed application via email to [email protected], ensuring the email subject line follows the format: “2026 Mid-Career Course application (First Name Last Name – Country)”.

Deadline

Applications must be submitted by 31 August 2026 at 5:00 PM Japan Standard Time.