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Grant Opportunity for California Residents

Posted on January 11, 2011 by reedra01

Here’s a very unique travel grant opportunity, specifically aimed at California residents. Get ready to get creative! Thanks to Playing with Hire for the link! — AURORA CHALLENGE GRANT Only for California Residents Deadline for Applications: March 31st, 2011 The … Continue reading →

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Web Resource: Japan Institute of International Affairs (JIIA)

Posted on January 9, 2011 by Paula

Japan Institute of International Affairs Self-description: Founded in 1959, The JAPAN INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS is Japan’s foremost center for producing and disseminating ideas on international relations. As an academically independent institution affiliated with the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, … Continue reading →

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Job opening: Lecturer in Japanese at University of Michigan

Posted on January 8, 2011 by Paula

The Department of Asian Languages and Cultures at the University of Michigan invites applications for a renewable one-year Lecturer position in Japanese language starting September 1, 2011. Responsibilities include 10-12 instructional hours a week at any assigned levels and active … Continue reading →

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Job opening: Shorenstein APARC Fellowships

Posted on January 8, 2011 by Paula

Takahashi Fellowship in Japanese Studies FSI Stanford, Shorenstein APARC Fellowship Position remains open until filled. ­­­­­ The Walter H. Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center (Shorenstein APARC) at Stanford University seeks to fill the position of Takahashi Fellow in Japanese Studies to … Continue reading →

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Job opening: Embassy of Japan in Washington, D.C.

Posted on January 7, 2011 by Paula

There is currently an open Administrative Assistant position in the Economics Section at the Embassy of Japan in Washington, DC. If you live in the MD, NOVA, DC area (or are willing to relocate) and have a background in Japanese … Continue reading →

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Job Openings at Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University

Posted on January 6, 2011 by reedra01

Thanks to Joel D., former Kagoshima CIR for JET for the info! — Based in Beppu City in Oita prefecture, Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University is part of the Ritsumeikan Trust, a large and long established educational institution, with a rich … Continue reading →

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NEH Summer Seminar: Production and Consumption in World History, 1450-1914

Posted on January 6, 2011 by Paula

Production and Consumption in World History, 1450-1914 2011 NEH Summer Seminar for School Teachers June 27 – July 22, 2011 at UC Santa Cruz Directed by Edmund Burke III Location: California, United States Application Deadline: March 1, 2011 The summer … Continue reading →

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East-West Center Visiting Fellowships

Posted on January 4, 2011 by Paula

Thanks to Playing with Hire for the link! — East-West Center Visiting Fellowships program enables scholars to undertake research and publication during the academic year 2010-2011 in collaboration with EWC staff on an independent research project related to one of … Continue reading →

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Call for applications: SOAS Translation Workshop in Japanese Studies

Posted on January 3, 2011 by Paula

Call for applications: SOAS Translation Workshop in Japanese Studies Dates: July 17 – 23, 2011 Application Deadline: February 28, 2011 Location: School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London Eligibility: Post-graduate students from all humanities and social science disciplines. … Continue reading →

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Harvard-Yenching Library Travel Grant Program

Posted on January 1, 2011 by Paula

Want to make use of excellent library resources at distinguished institutions? Check out this travel grant exclusively for research using the extensive Harvard collections. — The Harvard-Yenching Library is pleased to announce its Travel Grant Program for the 2010-2011 academic … Continue reading →

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