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Job Opening: Postdoctoral Fellow (Project Researcher), University of Tokyo, Tokyo College

Posted on May 1, 2019 by Paula

Tokyo College is looking to invite researchers from broad range of fields under the research theme, “The Earth and Human Society in 2050”, and carry out interdisciplinary collaboration to contribute to the realization of sustainable and inclusive future of humanity. … Continue reading →

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Funding: Japan-US Friendship Commission Fellowships

Posted on March 20, 2019 by Paula

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 relations, … Continue reading →

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Book Announcement: Uneven Moments: Reflections on Japan’s Modern History

Posted on February 17, 2019 by Paula

Uneven Moments Reflections on Japan’s Modern History Harry Harootunian Columbia University Press Few scholars have done more than Harry Harootunian to shape the study of modern Japan. Incorporating Marxist critical perspectives on history and theoretically informed insights, his scholarship has … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Postdoc – Kyoto Consortium for Japanese Studies

Posted on December 24, 2018 by Paula

Apply at: https://columbia.studioabroad.com/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgramAngular&id=10932 The Kyoto Consortium for Japanese Studies is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow (discipline open) for the academic year 2019-20. Based at Doshisha University, KCJS is an undergraduate study abroad program governed by a consortium of thirteen American universities and administered … Continue reading →

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Funding: SSRC/JSPS Fellowships for recent PhDs and ABDs

Posted on December 22, 2018 by Paula

SSRC/JSPS FELLOWSHIPS FOR RECENT PHDS AND ABDS *Deadline January 15, 2019* The JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship Program for ABDs and recent PhDs provides promising and highly qualified researchers in the humanities and social sciences with the opportunity to conduct extended research … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Japanese Studies, Chinese University of Hong Kong

Posted on December 21, 2018 by Paula

The Chinese University of Hong Kong Applications are invited for: Department of Japanese Studies Senior Lecturer / Lecturer (Ref. 180002GY)(Closing date: January 8, 2019) Applicants should (i) have a Master’s degree, preferably a higher degree in a relevant discipline; (ii) … Continue reading →

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Call for Applicants: Funded MA Research, University of Alberta

Posted on December 20, 2018 by Paula

The University of Alberta would like to announce opportunities for students to pursue a funded MA degree in East Asian Studies at the University of Alberta (in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada): http://www.eastasianstudies.ualberta.ca/ Students can specialize in diverse areas of Japan Studies … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Postdoctoral Research Assistant/Associate in Japanese Studies, University of Cambridge

Posted on December 11, 2018 by Paula

The Department of East Asian Studies, within the Faculty of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies at the University of Cambridge, is seeking to appoint to a 3-year, fixed-term postdoctoral research associate post in Japanese Studies. The post will start in … Continue reading →

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Funding: Tanaka Fund Grant to Support Promising Junior Japanese Studies Scholars

Posted on December 10, 2018 by Paula

Historical Background The Tanaka Fund was established in 1974 as the result of an exchange of gifts between the governments of Canada and Japan. Canada offered $1,000,000 to Japan to promote Canadian studies in Japanese universities, while Japan provided 300 … Continue reading →

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Kokugakuin University Visiting Fellows Program 2019-2020

Posted on October 29, 2018 by Paula

Kokugakuin University is pleased to announce a call for applications to The Kokugakuin University Visiting Fellows Program for the academic year 2019-2020. “Toward the promotion of international academic communication and cooperation, and in the interest of stimulating global research on Japanese society … Continue reading →

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