Japan-U.S.Educational Commission

Research Grants

This grant is intended to provide an opportunity for non-degree research in Social Science and Humanities for university faculty and professionals of non-profit organizations to develop their academic and professional expertise in collaboration with American colleagues and through auditing of graduate seminars. Younger faculty are encouraged to apply. For those who have had no academic experience in the U.S. an orientation allowance will be provided.

Number of grants to be awarded: Approximately 10 grants
Grant Commencement: September 1, 2012 – April 1, 2013
Grant Period: 3 to 9 months

Eligibility/Requirements:

a.	Full-time assistants (joshu), lecturers (koshi), associate professors (junkyoju), or professor (kyoju) at a 4-year Japanese university, graduate institutions or inter-university research institutes.
b.	Professionals in government or non-profit research organizations especially in the areas of social services (e.g. gerontology), who hold a Ph.D. degree or equivalent academic background as full-time faculty members.
c.	Individuals must have sufficient English proficiency to conduct research in the U.S. without difficulty.
d.	Invitation from a U.S. research institution must be obtained by May 1, 2012.

*Individuals who intend to conduct research for doctoral dissertation are not eligible.