Overview
The Japan Foundation was established in 1972 by special legislation in the Japanese Diet and became an Independent Administrative Institution in October 2003. The mission of the Japan Foundation is to promote international cultural exchange and mutual understanding between Japan and other countries.
The Japan Foundation activities, aiming comprehensive and effective development of its international cultural exchange programs, consist of following three major categories:
1) Arts & Cultural Exchange
2) Japanese-Language Education Overseas
3) Japanese Studies and Intellectual Exchange
In order to promote Japanese Studies overseas, this program provides support to outstanding scholars in the field by providing the opportunity to conduct research in Japan.
Categories and Duration of Fellowship
- The minimum and maximum durations for the fellowship are indicated in parentheses. The duration of the fellowship may be adjusted by the Foundation.
- Scholars and Researchers (Long-Term) (2-12 months): Scholars and researchers in the humanities or social sciences.
- Scholars and Researchers (Short-Term) (21-59 days): Scholars and researchers in the humanities or social sciences who need to conduct intensive research in Japan.Doctoral Candidates (4-12 months): Doctoral candidates in the humanities or social sciences.
Basic Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must be American citizens, American citizens temporarily residing abroad, or permanent residents of the United States. Americans with permanent residency abroad should submit their applications to the Japan Foundation’s office in the country where they reside or to the Japanese diplomatic mission of their resident country no later than December 1, 2010, using a different form.Applicants residing in the United States who are neither U.S. citizens nor permanent residents should submit their applications to the Foundation’s Tokyo Headquarters no later than December 1, 2010, using a different form.
Doctoral Candidates must have achieved ABD status by the time the fellowship begins.
In principle, Scholars and Researchers (both Long-Term and Short-Term) must hold a Ph.D. and have substantial experience in research, teaching and writing in the fields of the humanities or social sciences.Previous recipients of Japan Foundation fellowships, such as the Japanese Studies Fellowship,or Abe Fellowship, etc., are eligible to reapply only if, on April 1, 2010, a full three years have elapsed since the termination of their most recent fellowship. Previous Short-Term Research Fellows may reapply after one full year from the termination of their most recent fellowships.Applicants must be in good health.Applicants must be proficient in either Japanese or English.Applicants must secure all affiliation arrangements by the application deadline (excluding the Research Fellowship (Short-Term)).In principle, applicants must be able to stay continuously in Japan for the term of fellowship.
Selection Criteria
Project quality is evaluated on the basis of the following:
a. The project’s significance to the field and to the applicant’s professional development
b. The project’s feasibility in terms of time and resources
c. The securing of appropriate affiliation
d. Evidence that residence in Japan is necessary for completion of the project
e. Plans to disseminate research findings, etc., in Japan and abroad
Research and Doctoral Fellowships
Airfare Economy class airfare to and from Japan
Settling-in allowance (see Note 2)JPY250,000
Departure allowanceJPY50,000
Monthly stipend JPY430,000 or JPY370,000
Dependent allowance (see Note 4)JPY50,000/month
Enrollment fees Actual amount, up to JPY50,000/month
Research allowanceUp to JPY 40,000/month
Application Procedures
The application deadline is November 1, 2010. Applications must be submitted on-line at http://www.jfny.org/japanese_studies/fellowship/createaccount.php. For further information or questions, please contact info@jfny.org.
The Japan Foundation, New York
Tel: 212-489-0299
Fax: 212-489-0409
Email Inquiry: info@jfny.org
Applicants who hold neither U.S. citizenship nor permanent-residency status, or applicants who hold U.S. citizenship and permanent resident status in another country in which they are residing (except for Japan), should use a different form, which is available from the nearest Japan Foundation office or Japanese diplomatic mission. The deadline is December 1, 2010.
Applications not submitted online or sent by email will not be accepted.
Source: http://www.jfny.org/japanese_studies/fellowship/programannouncement.html
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this scholarship
The Japan Foundation was established in 1972 by special legislation in the Japanese Diet and became an Independent Administrative Institution in October 2003. The mission of the Japan Foundation is to promote international cultural exchange and mutual understanding between Japan and other countries.
The Japan Foundation activities, aiming comprehensive and effective development of its international cultural exchange programs, consist of following three major categories:
1) Arts & Cultural Exchange
2) Japanese-Language Education Overseas
3) Japanese Studies and Intellectual Exchange
In order to promote Japanese Studies overseas, this program provides support to outstanding scholars in the field by providing the opportunity to conduct research in Japan.
Categories and Duration of Fellowship
- The minimum and maximum durations for the fellowship are indicated in parentheses. The duration of the fellowship may be adjusted by the Foundation.
- Scholars and Researchers (Long-Term) (2-12 months): Scholars and researchers in the humanities or social sciences.
- Scholars and Researchers (Short-Term) (21-59 days): Scholars and researchers in the humanities or social sciences who need to conduct intensive research in Japan.Doctoral Candidates (4-12 months): Doctoral candidates in the humanities or social sciences.
Basic Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must be American citizens, American citizens temporarily residing abroad, or permanent residents of the United States. Americans with permanent residency abroad should submit their applications to the Japan Foundation’s office in the country where they reside or to the Japanese diplomatic mission of their resident country no later than December 1, 2010, using a different form.Applicants residing in the United States who are neither U.S. citizens nor permanent residents should submit their applications to the Foundation’s Tokyo Headquarters no later than December 1, 2010, using a different form.
Doctoral Candidates must have achieved ABD status by the time the fellowship begins.
In principle, Scholars and Researchers (both Long-Term and Short-Term) must hold a Ph.D. and have substantial experience in research, teaching and writing in the fields of the humanities or social sciences.Previous recipients of Japan Foundation fellowships, such as the Japanese Studies Fellowship,or Abe Fellowship, etc., are eligible to reapply only if, on April 1, 2010, a full three years have elapsed since the termination of their most recent fellowship. Previous Short-Term Research Fellows may reapply after one full year from the termination of their most recent fellowships.Applicants must be in good health.Applicants must be proficient in either Japanese or English.Applicants must secure all affiliation arrangements by the application deadline (excluding the Research Fellowship (Short-Term)).In principle, applicants must be able to stay continuously in Japan for the term of fellowship.
Selection Criteria
Project quality is evaluated on the basis of the following:
a. The project’s significance to the field and to the applicant’s professional development
b. The project’s feasibility in terms of time and resources
c. The securing of appropriate affiliation
d. Evidence that residence in Japan is necessary for completion of the project
e. Plans to disseminate research findings, etc., in Japan and abroad
Research and Doctoral Fellowships
Airfare Economy class airfare to and from Japan
Settling-in allowance (see Note 2)JPY250,000
Departure allowanceJPY50,000
Monthly stipend JPY430,000 or JPY370,000
Dependent allowance (see Note 4)JPY50,000/month
Enrollment fees Actual amount, up to JPY50,000/month
Research allowanceUp to JPY 40,000/month
Application Procedures
The application deadline is November 1, 2010. Applications must be submitted on-line at http://www.jfny.org/japanese_studies/fellowship/createaccount.php. For further information or questions, please contact info@jfny.org.
The Japan Foundation, New York
Tel: 212-489-0299
Fax: 212-489-0409
Email Inquiry: info@jfny.org
Applicants who hold neither U.S. citizenship nor permanent-residency status, or applicants who hold U.S. citizenship and permanent resident status in another country in which they are residing (except for Japan), should use a different form, which is available from the nearest Japan Foundation office or Japanese diplomatic mission. The deadline is December 1, 2010.
Applications not submitted online or sent by email will not be accepted.
Source: http://www.jfny.org/japanese_studies/fellowship/programannouncement.html
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this scholarship
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