Category Archives: graduate school

NEAC grants available

Posted on January 15, 2011 by Paula

The Association for Asian Studies (AAS) Northeast Asia Council (NEAC) has a number of Japan grants available thanks to the generous funding of the Japan-U.S. Friendship Commission, but the grant deadline is fast approaching. Grants are available in a number … Continue reading →

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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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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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Going on to graduate school for Japanese Studies

Posted on January 5, 2011 by Paula

Wondering if graduate school in Japanese Studies is right for you? Well, we’re here to give you a little info on how and why people make the decision to continue their schooling. Of those of us who graduated in 2008, … 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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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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Job opening: Shinjo Ito Postdoctoral Fellowship in Japanese Buddhism

Posted on December 30, 2010 by Paula

Things have been a little slow with the holidays at hand, so we may not have a fun link for Friday or a longer post until after the new year, but everybody loves job opportunities! So here comes another one. … Continue reading →

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Job opening: Interdisciplinary Visiting Assistant Professor of International Studies

Posted on December 28, 2010 by Paula

Macalester College, International Studies Location: Minnesota, United States Position: Visiting Assistant Professor The International Studies Department at Macalester College seeks to hire a wide-ranging one-year leave replacement teacher-scholar in International Studies at the level of Visiting Assistant Professor for the … Continue reading →

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Job opening: Post-Doctoral Fellowship in International and Area Studies

Posted on December 26, 2010 by Paula

Washington University in St. Louis, International and Area Studies Location: Missouri, United States Position: Post-Doctoral Fellow The International and Area Studies Program at Washington University in St. Louis invites applications from recent Ph.D.s in any relevant discipline to participate in … Continue reading →

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Job opening: The Center for Historical Research at The Ohio State University

Posted on December 23, 2010 by Paula

The Center for Historical Research brings together faculty, students, and the general public to examine the historical foundation and development of critical issues of global importance. The Center offers resident fellowships for senior and junior faculty, as well as those … Continue reading →

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