Japan
Region: East Asia & Pacific Region
There are two types of grants available to Japan. 15 FULBRIGHT FULL GRANTS FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS Language Japanese studies specialists who plan to conduct advanced research must have the necessary language skills. Grantees without academic training or personal experience relating to Japan must begin studying Japanese, and about Japan, before arriving.
Grant period Grants are awarded for 12 months and may begin at any date from July 2010 through March 2011. Awards may be extended for a maximum of six months in two three-month iterations, depending on availability of funds, for Ph.D. dissertation grantees only, subject to satisfactory justification and progress. Candidates who think their work will require more than one year should include justification in their research proposals, even though the initial award will be for only one year.
Fields of study Social science and humanities applications will be considered in the following four areas: 1) Japan studies: Projects on Japan’s society and culture in the social sciences or humanities; 2) Pacific Rim relations: Studies of the political and economic relations between Japan, the U.S., and a third country or region such as Northeast Asia, Southeast Asia, the Pacific islands, North America, Australia, or New Zealand. Grantees may spend up to two months, typically toward the end of their grants, in a third country if the research justifies it and the Fulbright Commission in Japan approves; 3) Critical issues of contemporary society: The study of contemporary social issues in Japan and the U.S. Subjects of particular interest include the impact of rapid technological development, risk or crisis management, ethical and other issues related to the exploding telecommunications industry, environmental issues, urbanization, the family, issues relating to an aging society, public law, criminology and journalism; 4) Transnational issues of global society: Study related to transnational issues. Subjects of particular interest include health policy, international trade, labor and mobility, migration, environmental policy, energy and demographic issues; 5) Education: Studies related to educational systems (all levels) of Japan and the United States with particular focus on contemporary issues. A comparative perspective is strongly encouraged. Applications will also be accepted in the fields of architecture, creative writing, design, painting, and sculpture.
Field of study restrictions Applications from graduate students in the performing arts will not be considered under any circumstances.
Candidate profile Ph.D. dissertation research candidates, graduate students enrolled in professional schools such as law, business, journalism, international relations, public administration, and fine arts or graduates from the above-mentioned professional schools within 3 years of the time of application, are eligible to apply. Non-Japanese studies specialists or first-timers to Japan must show the feasibility of their proposals and indicate how a Japanese experience will relate to their career plans.
Citizenship Applicants must be citizens of the United States. Persons holding dual Japan-U.S. citizenship or permanent Japanese residency must give up their Japanese citizenship or permanent resident status if they are selected for and accept a Fulbright grant to Japan, prior to their visa application procedure to take up their Fulbright grant for research/studies in Japan.
Factors affecting eligibility Candidates living in Japan may apply only if they have been studying Japanese language full-time, and have not otherwise been studying or conducting research or been employed in Japan.
Affiliation Applications should include evidence of preliminary contacts with relevant organizations and affiliation letters should be included with the Fulbright applications. The Fulbright Commission will confirm final affiliations for candidates awarded Fulbright grants.
10 FULBRIGHT FELLOWSHIPS FOR GRADUATING SENIORS
The program aims to introduce young Americans to different regions of Japan while they pursue research projects and language study at local universities and institutions.
Language Candidates should have the equivalent of at least two years of college-level Japanese.
Grant period Grants are awarded for 12 months and are not renewable. Grantees must arrive in Japan in time to participate in the orientation program in September. They must also participate in a mid-year conference.
Candidate profile Applications will be considered from graduating seniors who will receive bachelor’s degrees between December 2009 and August 2010. Future career and academic objectives are also important considerations and should be mentioned in the Personal Statement in the application.
Citizenship Please see above.
AffiliationThe Commission arranges all affiliations, taking the student’s background and previous experience in Japan, if any, into consideration. All students will be placed in academic institutions outside of Tokyo. Preliminary contact with institutions is strongly discouraged, with the exception of those applying in the natural sciences. Grantees do not enroll as degree students at Japanese institutions. They structure their own programs, combining language study, selected course study according to their Japanese proficiency, and individual research under the guidance of an assigned professor. Fellows with prior experience in Japan will be strongly discouraged from returning to the locales of their prior studies or residence.
Website http://www.fulbright.jp
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