JMA Opens Takemi Fellowship Applications on September 1

The Japan Medical Association (JMA) will begin accepting applications on September 1 for the Takemi International Health Program fellowship at Harvard University's T.H. Chan School of Public Health. The fellowship is aimed at mid-career specialists and researchers in public health and related fields.

Around 10 mid-career professionals and researchers are selected each year to conduct research at the Harvard school. The programme covers fields including international health, public health, health policy, medical ethics and social medicine.

Successful applicants receive ¥5 million per person to help cover round-trip travel and part of living expenses. Candidates must have completed a master's degree and demonstrate an intention to contribute to one of the programme's focus areas.

The JMA is directing applicants to its official website for full requirements and submission details. Questions can be directed to the JMA public relations office at 03-3946-2121.

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What the Takemi Fellowship Means for Japan's Public Health Talent

JMA's Investment in Global Health Leadership

By sending about 10 mid-career professionals each year, the JMA is making a targeted investment in Japan's public health and health policy workforce. The fellowship offers exposure to Harvard's research environment and international networks, which can later inform Japanese health policy, medical ethics and social medicine.

Who Stands to Gain

The clearest beneficiaries are mid-career professionals who already hold a master's degree and want to build research capacity in international health or public health. The ¥5 million grant reduces the financial barrier, but it is described as covering only part of living costs, so applicants still need to plan for remaining expenses.

What to Watch

The release does not specify the application deadline or detailed selection criteria beyond the master's degree and field-of-interest requirements. With an annual intake of about 10 fellows, interested professionals should review the JMA website carefully before the September 1 opening.

How to Apply for the JMA-Harvard Takemi Fellowship

  • Confirm eligibility before applying: a completed master's degree and a stated intention to contribute in international health, public health, health policy, medical ethics, or social medicine are required.
  • Prepare application materials before September 1, when the JMA begins accepting applications; the association directs applicants to its official website for full requirements.
  • Budget carefully: the ¥5 million per fellow covers round-trip travel and part of living costs, not full relocation and living expenses.
  • Direct questions to the JMA Public Relations Office at 03-3946-2121, as the release does not list a specific application deadline.