Category Archives: living abroad

Funding: Toshiba International Foundation Scholarships 2013

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Paula

On behalf of the Toshiba International Foundation, the European Association for Japanese Studies (EAJS) selects candidates for a fellowship to undertake research in Japan. The next application deadline is 10 May 2013. Applications are invited for Toshiba International Foundation scholarships … Continue reading →

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An Introduction to the Japan-America Student Conference (JASC)

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Paula

Many students wonder what kinds of programs outside of the standard academic study abroad experience will enable them to make meaningful connections to Japan on a personal and professional level.  The Japan-America Student Conference is a student-led exchange program in … Continue reading →

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Funding: Make Your Mark Study Abroad Essay Contest [general] [undergrad]

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Paula

Undergrads looking for additional funding for their study abroad may be interested in the LewerMark Student program’s “Make Your Mark” essay contest, which offers anywhere between $750 and $1,250 to the first, second, and third place winners of their essay … Continue reading →

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Fun Link Friday: deep kyoto & Kyoto Baths

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Travis

It can be really easy to get templed-out in Kyoto, or to otherwise get overwhelmed or tired out by the big-name tourist sites and the feeling of a need to hit them all. As I found a few summers ago, … Continue reading →

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Funding: KCCJE (Kobe College Corporation Japan Education Exchange) $2000 Travel Grants

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Paula

KCC Japan Education Exchange is offering travel grants for research in Japan up to $2000 each. Application materials will be available at the KCC Japan Education Exchange website by the next week. Please check at: www.kccjee.org The travel grant must be … Continue reading →

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Funding: Advanced Social Science Research on Japan Fellowship

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Paula

http://www.neh.gov/grants/research/fellowships-advanced-social-science-research-japan The Fellowship Program for Advanced Social Science Research on Japan is a joint activity of the Japan-U.S. Friendship Commission (JUSFC) and the National Endowment for the Humanities. Awards support research on modern Japanese society and political economy, Japan’s international … Continue reading →

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Funding: 2 PhD Scholarships in Buddhist Studies

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Paula

The Doctoral Program in Buddhist Studies at the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität in Munich, Germany invites applications for two PhD scholarships for dissertation projects related to Buddhism: Deadline for applications: 15 February 2013 Start of scholarship: Fall semester 2013 Duration of scholarship: 3 or … Continue reading →

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Funding: PhD Studentships in Japanese Studies at Manchester University

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Paula

Up to three Language-based Areas Studies PhD studentships funded by the UK Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) are available in the North West Doctoral Training Centre (NWDTC) – this can include PhD (or MA+PhD) studentships in Japanese Studies, which … Continue reading →

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Call for Applications: Harvard Summer School in Kyoto at Doshisha University

Posted on December 27, 2012 by Paula

We invite you to take part in Harvard Summer School’s 8-week program at Doshisha University in Kyoto, Japan.  Students enroll in 2 courses:  Professor Mikael Adolphson’ s course, “Japan: Tradition and Transformation,” which explores the nation’s tumultuous move to modernity. Professor James Robson’s course, … Continue reading →

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Funding: Japan-US Friendship Commission Grants

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Paula

http://www.jusfc.gov/ JUSFC accepts grant applications in the following areas: 1) Exchanges and Scholarship 2) Global Challenges 3) Arts and Culture 4) Education and Public Affairs Which organizations may apply? Any non-profit organization in the United States or Japan that deals with Japanese … Continue reading →

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