I'm so glad I found your video! I don't see a lot of linguistics majors out there for this scholarship so i often felt lost on what i should be doing but your video helped me out! thank you so much and inshallah i'll be accepted!
Thank you for your work. 3 years after this video, I wanted to let you know, and all the people that watches this video that your advices are still relevant for this application. I made it to the second step now and must go to my ambassy to do languages examinations in both Japanese and English. I hope I can do great there. I am from France, and apply for a research (doctorate) in human sciences.
This helped me narrow down my draft. I'm working on this with a friend who is in grad school and she's been proofing it for me, but this really helped me solidify what I felt was missing. Thank you!
I've come back to your video because your video really helped me to prepare my research plan and even though our fields are different, you covered the basics in a relevant way for just about anyone. Thanks again
Hi Azalia! I'm Hiba from Sudan and did my undergraduate degree at IIUM.. when I saw you I recalled the happy days I spent there! Big like and big subscribe for you kakak 💕
Thank you for the video. QUESTION! Who can apply for the MEXT Research study scholarship? Is the research proposal is for those who currently enrolled in the university (Master) or for those who are planing for continuing their master?
I have a question.. Does our research have to be related to an issue in Japan or an issue that includes Japan ? (Since its a Japanese scholarship)... for example I'm a business student from the pacific and would like to conduct research on specific international business relationship between Japan and the Pacific... I'm just wondering if that's okay or should I centralize the entire research to a specific topic regarding Japan.
In my opinion, the issue should be inclusive of Japan. Doesn't have to be centralized on Japan only, bt highlight how the research can help benefit the country etc. This will help when they ask why you want to study there in the first place and help your chances abit.
Hi Azalia! Thank you very much for your suggestions. This is by far the best video I have seen regarding the MEXT research plan format. However, I am a little bit concern about the length. Mine has 4 pages. The last two pages are for project planning (a table) and the list of references. Do you think is it too long for MEXT requirements? Thanks in advance for your help and time. Cheers!
Yes, page length was also an issue for me back then. For Malaysian applicants we were limited to only 3 pages, so do check if your embassy has specific page limits as well. For me, I cut out alot of my references. For the table planning, if possible it does not need to be too specific as well (if that is taking up the space). Hope this helps
Thank you for the video. Question: Is it supposed that this proposal will be what you will actually be doing during your PhD or is it just an evaluation of your capacities? I mean, it is hard for me to imagine designing my PhD research without even knowing my advisor in person and without real research experience in the field. Thank you.
From my experience, the proposal will definitely change here and there according to your program and SV. I agree that it is to evaluate how much thought you have put into your research, and also for potential SVs to see if it is something they are also interested in as well.
@@ayziezaha so the answer is almost yes, your actual reaserch field will be based on that proposal, you cannot change topic once you are in, right? (by the way thank you for answering so soon!)
@@Gargoloso from me and my husband's experience, whether you can change it or not after enrollment is up to you and your supervisor (sv). Everything is up to them from that point onwards and MEXT won't interfere. My husband even changed his sv after enrolling because he wanted to do a different topic (after plentiful discussions). As long as you can talk it out with your sv then it is still flexible in my opinion.
Did you decide your topic of research for PhD program by yourself before fill the research plan or your supervisor guided you the topic after enrollment to the Japanese University ?
Hi Azalia, One question just to finish my draft. The ≪Guide for Creating a Field of Study and Research Plan Sheet/作成要領≫ bubble, that appears in the Field of Study and Research Plan doc, can I erase it or should I leave it there and narrow even more my draft? I have my 2 pages ready but don´t know if I can touch and erase those guides to expand my draft correctly, especially now that they ask us to send everything digitally. Hope you can answer me. Thank you for making this kind of video.
Hello. I'm not really sure to be honest, bt probably should not edit the boxes in the provided forms etc. If you have to then add the additional papers permitted bt otherwise try and fit in where you can. Hope this helps.
really helpful video, thank you! I got a question left: isnt it, that research plans are planed with your supervisor? So when you wrote your research plan and you'll be accepted and you apply to different universities, they all will have different research ideas, isnt it? What happens if you cant hold your planning at the end of the scholarship?
The end product of your reseaech doesnt necessarily have to follow your original proposal. As long as you graduate, its fine. Husband changed his topic 3 times? And supervisors too in his 2nd year. Wasn't an issue
Hi Azalia, thank you so much for your insightful explanation I want to ask a question about methodology. How specific should we write in methodology? Sometimes the research plan may change during the study, how to open opportunity as much as possible and avoid rejection from supervisor because they don't have skill in our planed methodology? Thanks you
Thanks a lot for the informative video. I have a question regarding the length of the research plan. In the document it is mentioned: "This sheet must be created within two pages. Additional materials may be attached if necessary. Both a single-side and dual-side printing will be acceptable." and there is no mention of only 3-page attachment being allowed. So do you suggest to attach a more detailed version of the proposal/research plan, which can reach up to 15 pages for example?
The 3 page attachment guideline is for applications in Malaysia, so it might be varied according to each country. I do not reccomend however attaching a 15 paged proposal as it might be too long for the committee to go through considering the number of applications they have to review. As always, keep ot short and simple. Hope this helps
@@ayziezaha Thanks again for the great help. The embassy in my country asks to download the documents from MEXT website itself, and it seems this year, the 2-page rule is a new addition.
hi i m considering for applying in MEXT as a research student in clinical psychology , i just want to know is Japanese's language required for that field
Thank you for all, I really appreciate your video. Please could you help me out with the references section? It's little confuse. My question is: ''why shall I put references if I didn't write the research plan yet?''
Please answer that are we supposed to develop a research plan or just fill out that research plan proforma given on the website of MEXt or just attach one or two extra pages to that provided proforma
Thanks for the video, as you have said the space provided is to small, so is that possible to write my research plan on separate paper and attach that?
@@ayziezaha i see, plz just another question: my major's name is different in the three univs I'm applying for, so what should I write in the form (where they ask us about the major we're applying for in Japan ) ?
@@ayziezaha my major in the first Univ is "industrial engineering and economics", and in the second Univ " management engineering" , they're both about industrial engineering...so idk what to write exactly
Hi Azalia, thanks for the vid. it's very informative. I'm also applying for the mext scholarship in the field of linguistics, could you please share what university have you chosen or what universities could you recommend?
It's a great to watch your video. How where can i contact through DM because I also trying to apply in linguistics for graduation and and your guidance will be immensely helpful for me as a newcomer to go straight and save time. kindly do me a favour. May ALLAH bless you.
thanks for the video! I have one question, does the reference need to be from japanese resources? or it doesnt matter if the information is from other part of the world?
Hi. I have a degree in electrical engineering, but I want to continue master degree in something related to environmental engineering. Should I submit an application for the environmental engineering or must something relates to electrical engineering?. Hopefully you can answer my question. Thank you
Not well versed for engineering subjects bt if you can co-relate it back to your degree, might be better. Or have a strong justification to what you arw doing now and hownit relates to what you want to do. Hope this helps
@@ayziezaha I have like 8 xD... even I´ve read pretty much more documents to do my research plan... and I´ve already separated the most important ones. Hehehe ...anyway..thanks for your answer. I must say that your video was so useful, I have watched it before, but today was the right moment to watch it again because I was feeling anxious about how to structure all the information... and you helped me to clarify my mind. Thanks
Hy I had my interview today for MEXT 2022 I had a doubt related to placement application form Actually I have given only one preference bcoz I only wanted to work in dat uni and I have already got my acceptance letter but during interview he enquired why didnt mention any other preferences...will that be a major deciding criteria
Not sure if you gonna read this question. Just trying my rezeki. May I know, did you include literature review as part of the Research Objectives or Methodology? Or did you not include at all due to the 3-page limits? Really appreciate your feedback
Assalam u alaikum Azalia!. I'm Abdul Hadi from Pakistan and I've applied for the mext undergraduate scholarships few months ago.. Now I've got my mail in which they are demanding the letter of acceptance so kindly help me in this matter. My aim is to complete my BS electrical engineering from japan. So kindly tell me about the highly ranked university for this field and also suggest me about my research plan related to electrical engineering. I'll be very thankful to you for this and there is short period of time left for deadline kindly help me in this matter asap. Assalam u alaikum
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I'm so glad I found your video! I don't see a lot of linguistics majors out there for this scholarship so i often felt lost on what i should be doing but your video helped me out! thank you so much and inshallah i'll be accepted!
Thank you for your work. 3 years after this video, I wanted to let you know, and all the people that watches this video that your advices are still relevant for this application. I made it to the second step now and must go to my ambassy to do languages examinations in both Japanese and English. I hope I can do great there.
I am from France, and apply for a research (doctorate) in human sciences.
Hello, did you get the scholarship?
How did it go?
Thank you so much ❤️ im preparing for my master, but not under mext. One of the requirement is research plan, hence this is helpful.
This helped me narrow down my draft. I'm working on this with a friend who is in grad school and she's been proofing it for me, but this really helped me solidify what I felt was missing. Thank you!
A research proposal is much more of a resume or summary to let supervisor have a glimpse of what you intend to do !!
Thank you so much for the pointers. I was actually lost on that part of application, alhamdulillah I foud your video.
I've come back to your video because your video really helped me to prepare my research plan and even though our fields are different, you covered the basics in a relevant way for just about anyone. Thanks again
This was very compact, easy to follow and encouraging! Thank you!
Thank you very much for this video, this is the best video I have seen so far. Keep saving lives
Hi Azalia!
I'm Hiba from Sudan and did my undergraduate degree at IIUM.. when I saw you I recalled the happy days I spent there! Big like and big subscribe for you kakak 💕
Thanks so much Azalia for this video. So helpful! Looking forward to studying PhD in Japan and meeting you. Thanks once again!
Thank you for your detailed video! It will definitely help me!
thank you so much for this video, the topics were so helpul!!
Everyone talk about how to write but no one include samples. That’s bad.
If you have done your degree studies you should be able to understand what she is talking about
Thank you for your amazing help!
Thank You so much. This video was very helpful. Thank You.
Hi! thanks for your video. I have a question:
How many pages should be a research plan?
Thanks for the video. Is the research proposal supposed to based on your home country or Japan?
Thank you for the video. QUESTION! Who can apply for the MEXT Research study scholarship? Is the research proposal is for those who currently enrolled in the university (Master) or for those who are planing for continuing their master?
Thanks for your insights.
I have a question..
Does our research have to be related to an issue in Japan or an issue that includes Japan ? (Since its a Japanese scholarship)... for example I'm a business student from the pacific and would like to conduct research on specific international business relationship between Japan and the Pacific... I'm just wondering if that's okay or should I centralize the entire research to a specific topic regarding Japan.
In my opinion, the issue should be inclusive of Japan. Doesn't have to be centralized on Japan only, bt highlight how the research can help benefit the country etc. This will help when they ask why you want to study there in the first place and help your chances abit.
Your video helped me a lot! thank you so much!
Thank you so much.
How would I keep my research theme inclusive to Japan as my field is in Engineering?
Finally, tqvm for this sharing.
I have no idea on writing a research plan and am really interested in the Japanese MEXT program for Teacher Training Students
Hi Azalia! Thank you very much for your suggestions. This is by far the best video I have seen regarding the MEXT research plan format. However, I am a little bit concern about the length. Mine has 4 pages. The last two pages are for project planning (a table) and the list of references. Do you think is it too long for MEXT requirements? Thanks in advance for your help and time. Cheers!
Yes, page length was also an issue for me back then. For Malaysian applicants we were limited to only 3 pages, so do check if your embassy has specific page limits as well. For me, I cut out alot of my references. For the table planning, if possible it does not need to be too specific as well (if that is taking up the space). Hope this helps
Thank you so much! This was really useful
Thank you very much for the tips.
thank you for this video
I want to study Computer Science but in mext it is not available what should I do.
Please reply.
While I want to research a case not related to Japan but to my country. Must the research topic be related to Japan?
Thank You!
Thank you for the video. Question: Is it supposed that this proposal will be what you will actually be doing during your PhD or is it just an evaluation of your capacities? I mean, it is hard for me to imagine designing my PhD research without even knowing my advisor in person and without real research experience in the field. Thank you.
From my experience, the proposal will definitely change here and there according to your program and SV. I agree that it is to evaluate how much thought you have put into your research, and also for potential SVs to see if it is something they are also interested in as well.
@@ayziezaha so the answer is almost yes, your actual reaserch field will be based on that proposal, you cannot change topic once you are in, right? (by the way thank you for answering so soon!)
@@Gargoloso from me and my husband's experience, whether you can change it or not after enrollment is up to you and your supervisor (sv). Everything is up to them from that point onwards and MEXT won't interfere. My husband even changed his sv after enrolling because he wanted to do a different topic (after plentiful discussions). As long as you can talk it out with your sv then it is still flexible in my opinion.
Did you decide your topic of research for PhD program by yourself before fill the research plan or your supervisor guided you the topic after enrollment to the Japanese University ?
Hi Azalia,
One question just to finish my draft. The ≪Guide for Creating a Field of Study and Research Plan Sheet/作成要領≫ bubble, that appears in the Field of Study and Research Plan doc, can I erase it or should I leave it there and narrow even more my draft? I have my 2 pages ready but don´t know if I can touch and erase those guides to expand my draft correctly, especially now that they ask us to send everything digitally. Hope you can answer me. Thank you for making this kind of video.
Hello. I'm not really sure to be honest, bt probably should not edit the boxes in the provided forms etc. If you have to then add the additional papers permitted bt otherwise try and fit in where you can. Hope this helps.
What is the font style and size if you separate the proposal
Hello Azalia, I have a question, do you have examples of your peers about past successful research proposals, so we can see it as a guide?
I would like to ask if i have to know Japanese well while taking the written exam?
Thank You!
Thank u very much
Your video is useful and explanatory. Now I understand all things
That was helpful thanks
really helpful video, thank you! I got a question left: isnt it, that research plans are planed with your supervisor? So when you wrote your research plan and you'll be accepted and you apply to different universities, they all will have different research ideas, isnt it? What happens if you cant hold your planning at the end of the scholarship?
The end product of your reseaech doesnt necessarily have to follow your original proposal. As long as you graduate, its fine. Husband changed his topic 3 times? And supervisors too in his 2nd year. Wasn't an issue
I like how u speak and tqsm for sharing :)
Hi Azalia, thank you so much for your insightful explanation
I want to ask a question about methodology. How specific should we write in methodology? Sometimes the research plan may change during the study, how to open opportunity as much as possible and avoid rejection from supervisor because they don't have skill in our planed methodology?
Thanks you
How to find research topic for mext scholarship??
Thanks a lot for the informative video. I have a question regarding the length of the research plan.
In the document it is mentioned: "This sheet must be created within two pages. Additional materials may be attached if necessary. Both a single-side and dual-side printing will be acceptable." and there is no mention of only 3-page attachment being allowed.
So do you suggest to attach a more detailed version of the proposal/research plan, which can reach up to 15 pages for example?
The 3 page attachment guideline is for applications in Malaysia, so it might be varied according to each country. I do not reccomend however attaching a 15 paged proposal as it might be too long for the committee to go through considering the number of applications they have to review. As always, keep ot short and simple. Hope this helps
@@ayziezaha Thanks again for the great help. The embassy in my country asks to download the documents from MEXT website itself, and it seems this year, the 2-page rule is a new addition.
How can i write rp for masters
I dont have any experience in writing or doing any research
If Professor is agree to accept you in his lab how much chances you have that you will get MEXT scholarship?
Can you plz review research proposal for mext??
What's the maximum number of pages?
what if we want to do research in a completely different field than the research project we did during our undergraduate study?
I think it's acceptable as long you have reasonable reasons for your plan
hi i m considering for applying in MEXT as a research student in clinical psychology , i just want to know is Japanese's language required for that field
Do you know if it matters if I use Latex ?
How do post graduates write research projects
Thank you for all, I really appreciate your video.
Please could you help me out with the references section? It's little confuse.
My question is: ''why shall I put references if I didn't write the research plan yet?''
Your references are mainly for the literature mentioned in the Objective part. You will need some literature to support your statement of problem.
Hi, can you please share your research plan?
Please answer that are we supposed to develop a research plan or just fill out that research plan proforma given on the website of MEXt or just attach one or two extra pages to that provided proforma
You will need to develop your own research plan to fill out the form provided by MEXT
Thanks for the video, as you have said the space provided is to small, so is that possible to write my research plan on separate paper and attach that?
Yes. If I'm not mistaken you can attach up to a maximum of 3 additional sheets
Thank you
Hey sis and thanks for the video....I wonder if the time table is a must in the research proposal ? Bcz I'm having problems in setting it
In my opinion, having it will be clearer/better for the research proposal.
@@ayziezaha i see, plz just another question: my major's name is different in the three univs I'm applying for, so what should I write in the form (where they ask us about the major we're applying for in Japan ) ?
@@imen4359 in my opinion, it should be similiar/near enough to the programs offered by the university you wish to go to
@@ayziezaha my major in the first Univ is "industrial engineering and economics", and in the second Univ " management engineering" , they're both about industrial engineering...so idk what to write exactly
thank you
Hi Azalia, thanks for the vid. it's very informative. I'm also applying for the mext scholarship in the field of linguistics, could you please share what university have you chosen or what universities could you recommend?
Same here! can you tell me if you received the answer?
It's a great to watch your video. How where can i contact through DM because I also trying to apply in linguistics for graduation and and your guidance will be immensely helpful for me as a newcomer to go straight and save time. kindly do me a favour. May ALLAH bless you.
Could you see mine if or take a look at it im lost
Hey , I wanted to know as a Muslim how easy is it navigate life in japan esp osaka and tokyo?
Thanks
thanks for the video! I have one question, does the reference need to be from japanese resources? or it doesnt matter if the information is from other part of the world?
Though the question was not directed to me but I can help in that regard, no you can cite any scholar
Mizz Pea thank you 🙌🙌🙌
@@daiishi_kinyoubi glad I could be of help, still doing my literature review😂
Hi. I have a degree in electrical engineering, but I want to continue master degree in something related to environmental engineering. Should I submit an application for the environmental engineering or must something relates to electrical engineering?. Hopefully you can answer my question. Thank you
Not well versed for engineering subjects bt if you can co-relate it back to your degree, might be better. Or have a strong justification to what you arw doing now and hownit relates to what you want to do. Hope this helps
I followed your method of writing research plan, but I want you to review it. Can you please review my research plan and give a feedback accordingly?
how many references do you think are appropriate to write down? thanks
A maximum of 3 to 4 should be enough in my opinion
@@ayziezaha I have like 8 xD... even I´ve read pretty much more documents to do my research plan... and I´ve already separated the most important ones. Hehehe ...anyway..thanks for your answer.
I must say that your video was so useful, I have watched it before, but today was the right moment to watch it again because I was feeling anxious about how to structure all the information... and you helped me to clarify my mind. Thanks
Love ❤️ from India. Please tell me how to write a research proposal for a Masters's in wildlife.
Hy
I had my interview today for MEXT 2022
I had a doubt related to placement application form
Actually I have given only one preference bcoz I only wanted to work in dat uni and I have already got my acceptance letter but during interview he enquired why didnt mention any other preferences...will that be a major deciding criteria
I think this should be fine. As long as you have one acceptance letter, they shouldn't really argue about it in my opinion.
@@ayziezaha thanku for replying
How has it turned out for you? Hopefully it went well
Not sure if you gonna read this question. Just trying my rezeki. May I know, did you include literature review as part of the Research Objectives or Methodology? Or did you not include at all due to the 3-page limits? Really appreciate your feedback
As stated in the video, just a short compressed ver of lit review is enough. I put in under objectives. Hope this helps
@@ayziezaha thanks for the response. Wishing you a great Ramadan and Aidilfitri InsyaAllah 😊
Anyone out there who offer paid help to write research plan/proposal? Please let me know
Hi sis. Can i follow your instagram or Twitter? Since i have a few questions to ask 😅😅
Assalam u alaikum Azalia!.
I'm Abdul Hadi from Pakistan and I've applied for the mext undergraduate scholarships few months ago..
Now I've got my mail in which they are demanding the letter of acceptance so kindly help me in this matter.
My aim is to complete my BS electrical engineering from japan.
So kindly tell me about the highly ranked university for this field and also suggest me about my research plan related to electrical engineering.
I'll be very thankful to you for this and there is short period of time left for deadline kindly help me in this matter asap.
Assalam u alaikum
Hello, thank you so muc for this. I am really struggling in picking my research topic since teacher training is only 1 and a half year. Any advice? 🥹