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Category Archives: applications
Call for Applicants: Chinese/Japanese Studies Graduate Programs at the University of Colorado, Boulder
The Department of Asian Languages and Civilizations at the University of Colorado, Boulder is calling for applications from students interested in pursuing graduate studies on topics related to China and Japan. The department offers MA and PhD degrees in modern and … Continue reading
Call for Applicants: Saitama University MA program in Japanese & Asian Culture
Saitama University’s Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences is excited to announce that we are now accepting applications for admission to our MA program in Japanese & Asian Culture, for the Spring 2017 semester. The program centers on interdisciplinary … Continue reading
Postdoctoral Fellowship in Asian American Studies, Wellesley College
Call for Applications Institution: Wellesley College Location: Wellesley, Massachusetts Position: Postdoctoral fellowship in Asian American Studies Dates: Two-year position, beginning Fall 2017 Application Deadline: December 1, 2016 Wellesley College invites applications for a two-year Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship in Asian American … Continue reading
Call for Applications: Tomodachi Emerging Leaders Program
Applications Open for the 2016 TOMODACHI Emerging Leaders Program! Application Deadline: Sunday, July 10, 2016, 11:00 pm Pacific Time The U.S.-Japan Council and the TOMODACHI Initiative are pleased to announce that the TOMODACHI Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) is now accepting applications! … Continue reading
Fellowship: DNP Foundation for Cultural Promotion Graphic Culture Research Grant
DNP Foundation for Cultural Promotion invites researchers to apply to the 2016 Graphic Culture Research Grant Program beginning May 1st. The grants are awarded to support research related to graphic design and graphic arts from diverse disciplines, regardless of humanities … Continue reading
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Tagged art history, DNP Foundation, graphic arts, graphic design, visual culture
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Should I go on to a Ph.D. after my M.A.? Four insights about the differences between being an M.A. and a Ph.D. Student
We’ve previously posted articles on if graduate school is right for you (or if it isn’t!), and today we will expand on these topics with a guest post by Tori R. Montrose, where she discusses differences between pursuing an M.A. program versus a … Continue reading
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Tagged advice, applications, graduate school, MA, main post, PhD, undergrad
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Freeman-Asia funding for undergrad study abroad Returns!
From a report on the Institute of International Education (IIE)’s own webpage: The Institute of International Education (IIE) today announced the relaunch of Freeman Awards for Study in Asia (Freeman-ASIA) to help 400 American undergraduates study in East or Southeast … Continue reading
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Tagged Freeman Asia, IIE
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How to Change to a Cultural Activities Visa (in Tokyo)
This guide was written from my own experience changing from a student visa to a cultural activities visa in Tokyo after switching research fellowships in 2015. The Shinagawa office, which is the main immigration office for the Tokyo area, recently changed … Continue reading
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Tagged fellowships, immigration, Japan, living in Japan, Tokyo, visa
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2nd Annual Bread Loaf Translators’ Conference
2nd Annual Bread Loaf Translators’ Conference Dates: June 3-9, 2016 Location: Ripton, Vermont Application Period: November 1-March 15 Rolling admissions Apply early Space is limited Literary translation is, as its name suggests, the translation of a literary work such as … Continue reading
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Tagged Bread Loaf Translators' Conference, translation
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Funding: IHS PhD Application Fee Waiver
Applying to graduate school? Allow us to cover up to $300 in graduate school application fees! https://theihs.org/funding/ihs-phd-application-fee-waiver/ The IHS PhD Application Fee Waiver awards up to $300 to help you increase your chances of being accepted and funded in a graduate … Continue reading
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Tagged applications, fee waiver, funding, PhD, PhD funding, waiver
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What can I do with a B.A. in Japanese Studies? 