Nippon Foundation Fellows Program in Japan

The Nippon Foundation Fellowship is intended  for students with Japan-focused career goals in academia, business, diplomacy and government service, journalism, translation, and law, with the aim of conferring  deep linguistic and cultural knowledge to IUC’s most promising students. Nippon Foundation Fellows are expected to  become leaders in their fields, as well as foster strong collegial bonds and intellectual exchange among themselves and with their IUC senpai.

Applicants who complete the scholarship form on the Interfolio application to the 10-Month Program are automatically considered for all applicable scholarships administered by the IUC. These scholarships provide partial or full tuition, and some include a modest living stipend.

In addition to their regular classes at the 10-month program, Nippon Foundation Fellows will:

• meet regularly with each other and the IUC Resident Director to discuss their research interests and experiences in Japan
• attend a public lecture and private workshops by prominent IUC alumni and other friends of the Center
• hold two public mini-conferences during the course of the year, at which some or all Fellows will present
• Enroll as members of the Nippon Foundation Scholars Association following graduation

Eligibility 

All applicants for the IUC 10-Month Program who also meet the following criteria will be considered for the Nippon Foundation Fellowship program:

• hold an undergraduate or postgraduate degree at the time the program commences
• plan to pursue a Japan-focused career in academia or another field
• be citizens of the US, Canada, Europe, Australia, or New Zealand

Preference will be given to Ph.D. candidates.