The Maureen and Mike Mansfield Foundation and the Japan Foundation Center for Global Partnership (CGP) are pleased to announce the recruitment of a new group of participants for the U.S.-Japan Network for the Future. This program was launched in 2009 to foster a new generation of Japan specialists. The four existing cohorts of Network for the Future scholars regularly have ...READ MORE »

The Hamako Ito Chaplin Memorial Award will again be conferred in 2019, administered through the Association for Asian Studies. In accordance with the wishes of the Chaplin family, each year a prize of $1000 will be awarded to either a current graduate student or a full-time instructor of Japanese for excellence in Japanese language teaching at the college-level. A full-time instructor ...READ MORE »

The Japan U.S. Friendship Commission announces the 2019-2020 U.S.-Japan Creative Artists Fellowship Program. This unique fellowship is designed to highlight U.S.-Japan artistic partnerships during the 2020 Olympic and/or Paralympic Games in Tokyo.  Each collaborative team will receive a $25,000 fellowship award! U.S. citizens or permanent residents are eligible to apply to collaborate with an artist in Japan. The application deadline is March 1, 2019 ...READ MORE »

More info: https://spfusa.org/true-stories-from-japan-how-to-submit/ True Stories from Japan True Stories from Japan is an occasional blog on the Sasakawa USA website that features reflective essays about travels to and from Japan. Topics range from U.S.-Japan relations to cultural differences and everything in between. True Stories from Japan articles have explored topics including: • Academic, cultural, and military exchanges • U.S.-Japan diplomacy, trade, and security • Food ...READ MORE »

As volunteers-in-chief for the conference, LAT members make significant contributions to the overall experience for all attendees. Serving on the LAT takes just a few hours per month prior to the conference, with significant time and effort required during the conference itself. Details and sign up here: https://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/4672800/NAFSA-2019-Local-Arrangements-Team-Application

Benefits for JET Alumni: Alumni are guaranteed a 30% minimum scholarship award when they enroll in one of the Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy Master's Programs. Deadline: Prospective students intending to begin their graduate studies next year can submit their application by our priority admission deadline (January 10, 2019) for full consideration for merit-based scholarships and fellowships beyond the ...READ MORE »

As a strategic partner, we wanted to reach out to you and JETAA with opportunities for your alumni/ members to learn more about the master’s programs offered at Carnegie Mellon University’s Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy.  As a reminder, our partnership guarantees a 30% minimum scholarship award when your alumni enroll in one of our master’s programs.  Prospective graduate ...READ MORE »

The Japan Foundation is now accepting applications for Exhibitions Abroad Support Program for the 2019 - 2020 fiscal year. Apply: http://www.jfny.org/arts_and_culture/exhibitionsabroad.html Overview This program is designed to provide financial support for museums and art institutions outside of Japan that organize exhibitions introducing Japanese art and culture. International exhibitions such as biennials and triennials introducing Japanese artists and their works are also applicable. For exhibitions ...READ MORE »

Application for Performing Arts Japan (PAJ) touring and collaboration grants for the 2019 - 2020 fiscal year is now open. Apply: http://www.jfny.org/arts_and_culture/paj.html Overview This program is designed to provide financial assistance for non-profit organizations in the U.S. and Canada that aim to introduce Japanese performing arts to local audiences. PAJ Touring Grants help present Japanese performing arts at multiple locations in the United States ...READ MORE »

This program provides support to outstanding scholars in the field by offering the opportunity to conduct research in Japan. Apply: http://www.jfny.org/japanese_studies/fellowship.html 2019-2020 Fellowship Categories Scholars and Researchers (Long-Term) (2-12 months): Scholars and researchers in the humanities or social sciences. Applicants must hold Ph.D. or equivalent professional experience at the time of application. Scholars and Researchers (Short-Term) (21-59 days): Scholars and researchers in the humanities and social sciences who ...READ MORE »