Waseda Institute for Advanced Study (WIAS) was established in September 2006 to enable promising and talented researchers to focus on their research activities under fixed-term contracts in a rich research environment. Waseda University announced in a message issued by the president on June 20, 2025, that the university would provide support to early-career researchers facing difficulties in continuing their research activities in the United States. Based on this announcement, WIAS encourages researchers to apply for this position who meets the following qualifications.<\/p>\n
Reference: President’s Message, June 20, 2025 Fields within the Humanities, Social Sciences, and Natural Sciences<\/p>\n * WIAS seeks widely to recruit researchers who will undertake highly creative research projects that have the potential to identify issues for future investigation, and who will carve out new fields of study within the Humanities, Social Sciences, and Natural Sciences.<\/p>\n Approx. 10 researchers<\/p>\n In principle, Assistant Professor (non-tenure-track) or Associate Professor (non-tenure-track)<\/p>\n Note: Appointment positions will be determined based on the results of screening and interviews.<\/small><\/p>\n Researchers who are currently affiliated with or have been offered and accepted a position in the university or research institute in the US, and who satisfy either of the qualifications below (a. or b.) will be considered.<\/p>\n Note: If you are unable to provide an official letter no later than one month prior to the date of your appointment, stating that your doctorate will be granted by the time of your appointment, your appointment will be revoked.<\/small><\/p>\n Note: Waseda University is committed to enhancing diversity and inclusion. In all matters related to faculty recruitment and promotion, the University prohibits any form of discrimination on the basis of sex, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity, nationality, ethnicity, creed, and age.<\/small><\/p>\n Waseda University has been selected for one of the Top Global University Projects (TGU) instituted by the MEXT*, and is working on a project entitled: Waseda Goes Global\u2014A Plan to Build a Worldwide Academic Network that is Open, Dynamic and Diverse. This project is aimed at accelerating efforts to realize the goals set forth in Waseda\u2019s mid-to-long-term strategic plan called Waseda Vision 150. Efforts are being made to strengthen the model units in the TGU project and initiatives in the area of Carbon Neutrality, Life Science, and Data Science at Waseda University. These are highly valued internationally and form the core of this project. If your research theme covers aspects that are relevant to these areas, select the relevant model unit or discipline in the application form. Model units and fields of science are listed below. Research themes that are related to any of the model units or to the designated fields of science will be positively considered.<\/p>\n * MEXT: Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology<\/small><\/p>\n TGU model units and designated fields of science<\/p>\n * Global Japanese Studies<\/a><\/p>\n * Empirical Analysis of Political Economy<\/a><\/p>\n * Health Promotion: The Joy of Sports and Exercise<\/a><\/p>\n * Frontier of Embodiment Informatics: ICT and Robotics<\/a><\/p>\n * Energy and Nanomaterials<\/a><\/p>\n * Multiscale Analysis, Modeling and Simulation<\/a><\/p>\n * Global Asia Studies<\/a><\/p>\n * Carbon Neutrality<\/a><\/p>\n * Life Science<\/a><\/p>\n * Data Science<\/a><\/p>\n Note: \u201cOne class\u201d means one, 100-minute lecture per week; 14 times per subject. Research funds will be provided in accordance with Waseda University regulations. Also, there are competitive research grants provided by Waseda University. This includes Waseda University Grants for Special Research Projects (Grant-in-Aid for Research Base creation for newly-hired faculty.)<\/p>\n Note: The application success rate for Waseda University Grants for Special Research Projects (for newly-hired faculty) was 100% in 2024.<\/small><\/p>\n As a general rule, employment commences on April 1, 2026. Complete the Online Registration Form on the website and submit the application documents specified below via the university\u2019s online system. When your registration is successfully completed, a confirmation message will be sent to your e-mail address that you provide in the Online Form. You have to use the specified application forms (see below) to prepare your application documents. If an applicant uses forms that are not those specified by the institute, or exceeds the specified number of pages, their application will be rejected. Note that the application documents in PDF format must be submitted via the Online Form. They will not be accepted if they are sent by e-mail, regular post or any other means.<\/p>\n Note: The specified form consists of a \u201cCurriculum Vitae,\u201d a \u201cCurrent Situation,\u201d and a \u201cResearch Plan\u201d. It must be submitted using the designated form and be kept within the designated number of pages.<\/small><\/p>\n Note: If you use the \u201cTrack Changes\u201d feature in Microsoft Word, select \u201cAccept all Changes in Document.\u201d There are cases in which track changes are visible in a document under certain conditions. <\/small><\/p>\n Note: Submitted information and documents will only be used for the purposes of screening researcher candidates.<\/small><\/p>\n September 1, 2025 (Monday), 9 A.M. (Japan time)<\/strong> Waseda Institute for Advanced Study, Waseda University Please read the “FAQs<\/a>” and “Instructions for Online Registration Form”<\/a> before sending your inquiries.<\/p>\n We strongly suggest that you use “Microsoft Edge” <\/u>to fill in the Online Registration Form. <\/p>\n Online Registration Form<\/a><\/strong> Application Documents (CV \/ Current Situation \/ Research Plan) Form Word<\/a><\/p>\n Guideline for Completing CV\u00a0PDF<\/a><\/p>\n
\nMessage to international students and researchers in the United States from the President of Waseda University, Tokyo, Japan \u2013 \u65e9\u7a32\u7530\u5927\u5b66<\/a><\/p>\n1. Recruitment Fields<\/h3>\n
2. Number of Positions<\/h3>\n
3. Appointment Position<\/h3>\n
4. Application Qualifications<\/h3>\n
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5. Expected Role as WIAS Researcher<\/h3>\n
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\nNote: Applicants are expected to strengthen collaborative networks between domestic and international research institutions and researchers.<\/small><\/li>\n
\nNote: Applicants are expected to proactively participate in research and educational initiatives implemented by Waseda University.<\/small><\/li>\n
\n*See 6. Important Research Fields<\/em> and Themes at Waseda University<\/em> below<\/li>\n6. Research Theme<\/h3>\n
7. Duties<\/h3>\n
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\n<\/small>Note: If the researcher works as a part-time lecturer at a university other than Waseda, prior approval of the Directors of WIAS will be required for appointment.<\/small><\/p>\n\n
\na. Attendance at WIAS meetings
\nb. Planning and organization of symposiums and the like sponsored or cosponsored by WIAS
\nc. Publication of research findings in WIAS bulletins, discussion papers, and the like
\nd. Applying for Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (KAKENHI<\/em>)
\n\u00a0 \u00a0Note: Acquisition of public or business-consigned research grants or subsidies as well is desirable.<\/small>
\ne. Other matters deemed necessary by the Directors of WIAS<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n8. Working Conditions<\/h3>\n
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\nNote: Maternity leave is available in accordance with the Waseda University regulations. Parental leave and nursing leave are also available. Inquire for details regarding the eligibility of such leave.<\/small><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n
\n Working Hours<\/th>\n Scheduled working days and working hours (start and end of work, break periods) are subject to Waseda University regulations. A discretionary labor system for professional work (de facto working hours set at 8 hours per day) will be applied. Decisions on the means of conducting work and time allocations will be entrusted to each employee\u2019s discretion, in light of the nature of their research work.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Salary<\/th>\n Salaries are paid in accordance with Waseda University regulations.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Travel allowances<\/th>\n Travel allowance will be provided in accordance with Waseda University regulations.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Severance \/ retirement benefits<\/span><\/th>\n Severance and retirement benefits are not provided.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Non-working days<\/th>\n Non-working days include Saturdays, Sundays, New Year holidays, legally recognized public holidays, and the anniversary of the founding of Waseda University (excludes holidays prescribed as instructional days, as determined in advance by the University)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Leave<\/th>\n Leave that is determined by the Labor Standards Act and other related laws, and other days designated by the University are considered to be leave days.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Social Insurance<\/th>\n Employees will enroll in the Employee’s Pension Insurance, Health Insurance, Workmen’s Accident Compensation Insurance, and Employment Insurance.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n 9. Research Funds<\/h3>\n
10. Period of Employment<\/h3>\n
\nHowever, December 1, 2025 may also be possible only if approved by the University. Details are available upon request.
\nFor researchers in the Humanities and Social Sciences, the employment period is three years from the starting date of employment, and is non-renewable (i.e. From April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2029, as a general rule).
\nException: For researchers in Natural Sciences, one-year reappointments are allowed up to a maximum extension of one year, if their research activities and achievements up to the end of their third year have been highly evaluated and are considered adequate. The maximum total period of employment at the Waseda Institute for Advanced Study, including the period of reappointment, is four years.
\nNote: There is an upper limit on the total length of fixed-term employment at Waseda University. This limit applies to those who have been working under fixed-term employment contracts concluded with Waseda University on or after April 1, 2013 (regardless of title or position) and with no lapse of employment for six months or longer at Waseda University before the time of appointment to WIAS. Therefore, the actual contract period may not be identical to the period of employment indicated above.<\/p>\n11. Selection Procedure<\/h3>\n
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\nApplicants will be notified of selection results by e-mail in early September 2025.
\nNote: Notification emails may be flagged as spam, so be sure to check your spam folder.<\/small><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
\nMid-September 2025 (tentative)
\nApplicants who pass the first selection stage will be notified of the details shortly after the results of the first screening are announced. Applicants who pass the first selection stage must submit two letters of recommendation WIAS will directly contact references you have listed to request their letters of recommendation. Please make sure to provide accurate information about your references and submit the letters in time for the interview.
\nNote: Interviews will be conducted online.<\/small><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
\nEarly October 2025 (tentative)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n12. Application Documents and Application Procedure<\/h3>\n
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13. Deadline for Application<\/h3>\n
\n* Submission of application documents through the Online Registration Form must be completed by this date and time.<\/p>\n14. Contact<\/h3>\n
\nEmail: wias-us-recruit@list.waseda.jp<\/p>\n
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\n(Submission of Application Documents)<\/p>\nDownload Forms<\/h3>\n