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The Japan Foundation

Applications for the 2012-2013 Japan Foundation programmes are now open.  The closing date for all applications is Thursday 1 December 2011, unless stated otherwise.

1. About The Japan Foundation

The Japan Foundation was established in 1972 as a special legal entity to undertake international cultural exchange and subsequently became an independent administrative institution in October 2003.

The Foundation consists of a head office in Tokyo, a branch office in Kyoto and two Japanese-language institutes (Urawa and Kansai). Overseas there are 22 Foundation offices in 20 countries. The closest being is in Sydney, Australia.

The purpose of the Japan Foundation is: to contribute to a better international environment, and to the maintenance and development of harmonious foreign relationships with Japan, through deepening other nations understanding of Japan, promoting better mutual understanding among nations, encouraging friendship and goodwill among the peoples of the world, and contributing to the world in culture and other fields through the efficient and comprehensive implementation of international cultural exchange activities.

The Japan Foundation carries out its programs and activities in the following three major categories: 1) Arts and Cultural Exchange, 2) Japanese-Language Education Overseas, 3) Japanese Studies Overseas and Intellectual Exchange.

For more information please see the Japan Foundation website.

 

2. Applications for 2012-2013 programmes
平成23年度公募プログラム及び締め切り

The Japan Foundation Programme 2012-2013 guidelines and application forms are now available in the section below. Completed applications, along with the necessary documents, must arrive at the appropriate office below by Thursday 1 December 2011 unless stated otherwise.  Some programmes have multiple application deadlines; please refer to the guidelines for each programme for detailed information.

(1) Addresses for sending applications and for further information

 

(2) Selection and Notification

The Japan Foundation will screen applications by March 2012, and decisions will be announced in April or May 2012.

 

3) Programme guidelines and application forms

1) Arts and Cultural Exchange

1.	Grant Program for Cultural Presentation
	Guidelines	Application forms(Japanese Only)
2.	Grant Program for Cultural Cooperation
	Guidelines	Application forms(Japanese Only)
3.	Exhibitions Abroad Support Program
	Guidelines	Application forms
4.	Support Program for Translation and Publication on Japan *
	Guidelines	Application forms

*The application deadline for the Support Program for Translation and Publication on Japan is 18 November, 2011.

 

2) Japanese-Language Education Overseas

1.	Grant Program for Japanese Language Education Activities (FAQ) This grant programme for Japanese Language Education Activities is a new programme and intends to promote Japanese-Language education in countries and regions where it is not possible to easily access direct support from Japan Foundation overseas offices by supporting a wide range of activities essential to the dissemination of Japanese-language and the development of Japanese-language education.
	Guidelines	Application forms
	*Please note “Program for the Donation of Japanese-Language Teaching Materials” and “Japanese Speech Contest Support Program” are no longer available.
2.	Graduate Program on Japanese-Language and Culture (Master’s Course)
	Guidelines	Application forms
3.	Program for Specialists in Cultural and Academic Fields
	Guidelines	Application forms
4.	Advanced Training Program for Teachers of the Japanese Language
	Guidelines	Application forms
5.	Long-Term Training Program for Foreign Teachers of the Japanese Language
	Guidelines	Application forms	Application forms Japanese Proficiency Self-Check Test
6.	Short-Term Training Program for Foreign Teachers of the Japanese Language
	Guidelines	Application forms	Application forms Japanese Proficiency Self-Check Test

 

3) Japanese Studies Overseas and Intellectual Exchange

1.	Japan Foundation Japanese Studies Fellowship Program
	Guidelines	Application forms
2.	Grant Program for Intellectual Exchange Conferences
	Guidelines	Application forms

 

Other Japan Foundation Programmes

Japanese-Language Program for High School Students

Training Program for Teachers of the Japanese Language (long-term)

Secondary-Educators School Study Tour

 

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