International Fellowships Programme, Japanese Association of University Women, Japan

International Fellowships Programme, Japanese Association of University Women, Japan

International Fellowships Program
Japan Association of University Women takes pleasure in announcing the 2012 International Scholarship Program for women who do or want to conduct independent research or advanced study in post-graduate level in Japan.

Award period will be for 3-6 months in a period of 15 September 2012 until March 31, 2013. Please read the Guidelines below before applying on the application form provided.

NUMBER OF FELLOWSHIP
500,000-1,000,000 yen per recipient. The amount provided will vary depending on length of stay in Japan and the nature of the work. One third of this amount will be given to the grantee on arrival in Japan.

THE AWARD
For 3-6 months in a period of 15 September 2012 until March 31, 2013.

QUALIFICATIONS

The applicant must be a citizen of a country other than Japan
The applicant must hold an academic degree equivalent to a bachelor's degree
Applicant submit a plan of study or research must be one that will advance the professional competence and the need to do in Japan
Applicant must be accepted by Japanese institutions in which he proposed to conduct the study / research.

MATERIALS & DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED

Designated Application Form
Three letters of recommendation written by persons familiar with the job applicant. If he is a member of the National Federation or Association of IFUW, it can replace one of three people with the president of the Federation or its association
Copy of the letter of acceptance by Japanese institutions where the applicant proposes to conduct a study / research or other supporting documents
Medical certificate of health
Summary of published works (articles, theses, books up to three) in English.

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS
For 2012-2013, 20 April 2012 - Deadline postmark.
The Committee will not accept applications or supporting documents submitted after the deadline.

A completed application form with all necessary documents and materials must be enclosed in an envelope and posted (e-mail is not accepted) to:

Mrs. Kazuko Hirano
Chairman of the International Committee of the Fellowship
Japan Association of University Women
11-6-101 Samoncho, Shinjuku-ku
Tokyo 160-0017, JAPAN
TEL: (81 3) 3358 2882 FAX: (81 3) 3358 2889
E-mail: jauw@jauw.org

For more information, please visit the official website: www.afgwnsw.org.au