Ishibashi Foundation/Japan Foundation Fellowships

Applications
are invited for 7 Ishibashi Foundation / The Japan Foundation Fellowships for
Research on Japanese Art for curators and researchers from abroad.

The
purpose and goal of research should be clear, and the goal should be achievable
during the proposed term of the fellowship.

The
Japan Foundation is Japan’s only institution dedicated to carrying out
comprehensive international cultural exchange programs throughout the world.
With the objective of deepening mutual understanding between the people of
Japan and other countries/regions, our various activities and information
services create opportunities for people-to-people interactions.

Scholarship Description

Applications
Deadline: December 3, 2018
Course
Level: Fellowships are available to
pursue research.
Study
Subject: Fellowships are awarded on
Japanese Art. Priority will be given to projects that include in its
proposals, plans for research results to be shared widely among the
overseas public through the implementation of exhibits or the publication
of books.
Scholarship Award:
Fellowship offers:

(1)
Round-trip airfare (discount economy-class [most direct and economical route])

(2)
Stipend and other allowances

Nationality: Fellowship is available
for curators and researchers from abroad.
Number
of Scholarships: n/a (This
program will be newly started from FY2019.?
Scholarship can
be taken in Japan

Eligibility for
the Scholarship

Eligible Countries: Fellowship is available for
curators and researchers from abroad.

Entrance Requirements: Applicants must meet the
following criteria:

Individuals
who conduct the activities stipulated in “Eligible Area and Activities” living
in a country outside of Japan (curator, researcher, coordinator, educator,
conservator, etc.). All of the following criteria must be met:

(1)
Applicant must be a national/permanent resident of a country that has
diplomatic relations with Japan.

(2)
Applicants must be in good health both physically and mentally.

(3)
Applicants must be proficient in either Japanese or English.

(4)
Applicants must be able to stay continuously in Japan for the term of
fellowship.

(5)
Applicants must not violate the law or regulations of their own country by
receiving a fellowship from the Japan Foundation.

?For
details, please refer to the Application Instructions of the Fellowship.

English Language Requirements: Applicants must be proficient
in either Japanese or English.