Category Archives: graduate school

Funding: Now Available, 2013-14 Applications for David L. Boren Scholars and Fellows

Posted on August 25, 2012 by Nyssa

The applications for the 2013-2014 David L. Boren Scholarships and Fellowships are now available at http://www.borenawards.org. Boren Awards provide unique funding opportunities for U.S. undergraduate and graduate students to study in Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, … Continue reading →

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Call For Papers: MECHADEMIA 9: ORIGINS

Posted on August 25, 2012 by Paula

For volume 9 of the Mechademia series, the editors seek submissions linked to the broad theme of “origins.” The search for origins is as controversial as it is persistent. Many critics staunchly reject efforts to locate singular origins or answers … Continue reading →

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Funding: Japan Study Grants now open at National Library of Australia

Posted on August 21, 2012 by Paula

Japan Study Grants The National Library offers annual Japan Study Grants under the auspices of the Harold S. Williams Trust Fund. The Japan Study Grants were established to support interstate scholars and researchers whose work would benefit from access to … Continue reading →

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Funding: Go Overseas Study Abroad Scholarship

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Nyssa

Are you feeling creative? Do you need funding for your upcoming study abroad this year? The Go Overseas Study Abroad Scholarship is open to all (undergrad and graduate) current or aspiring study abroad students. Scholarships are awarded each year. The … Continue reading →

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Funding: 2013 Blakemore fellowships open!

Posted on August 19, 2012 by Paula

The 2013 Blakemore Freeman Fellowship applications are open! The next deadline for applications is December 31, 2012 for study starting between June 2013 and May 2014. See the website here: http://www.blakemorefoundation.org/Language%20Grants/Language.htm Blakemore Freeman Fellowships Blakemore language grants are awarded to individuals … Continue reading →

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Job Openings: [general] Postdoctoral Fellowships in Humanities and Social Sciences

Posted on August 18, 2012 by Paula

Institution: Princeton University, Society of Fellows Location:   New Jersey, United States Position:   Doctoral Fellow, Lecturer; Postdoctoral Fellowships in Humanities and Social Sciences Princeton University Society of Fellows in the Liberal Arts Postdoctoral Fellowships in Humanities and Social Sciences … Continue reading →

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Call for Papers: The Asian Conference on Arts & Humanities 2013 Location: Japan

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Paula

The Asian Conference on Arts & Humanities 2013 April 4-7 2013, at the Ramada Hotel, Osaka, Japan. Special Theme: “Connectedness, Identity and Alienation in the Arts and Humanities” The conference offers the suggestion of an optional themes to concentrate the … Continue reading →

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Teaching English Informally in Japan

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Paula

One of the many reasons people go to Japan is to teach English, typically through programs such as JET, AEON, or other companies. In such positions, native speakers serve as formal instructors sponsored by their organization and typically sign contracts … Continue reading →

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Artists and Researchers in Residence Program in Fukuoka

Posted on August 14, 2012 by Paula

Much thanks to Eve Loh, researcher and blogger on Nihonga, who submitted this program with an upcoming deadline to us! Deadline is August 31st! — The Fukuoka Asian Art Museum (FAAM) invites Asian artists, researchers and curators for an extended period of … Continue reading →

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Funding: API Fellowships

Posted on August 13, 2012 by Paula

Much thanks to Eve Loh, researcher and blogger on Nihonga, who submitted this fellowship with an upcoming deadline to us! Deadline is August 31st! — http://www.api-fellowships.org/body/api_fellowships.php What is the API Fellowships Program? It is a fellowships program that provides a … Continue reading →

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