The East-West Center 2014 Japan and Asia Visiting Fellowships are now receiving applications

Applications Now Being Accepted for 2014 Japan and Asia Fellowships

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Japan Studies Fellowship Program

This fellowship supports scholars and analysts from both the United States and Japan to conduct research on key issues of relevance to the US-Japan partnership, including diplomatic, politico-security, economic, social and international fields. We especially welcome applicants specializing on Japan’s economy or US-Japan collaborative economic ties.

The fellowship finances a three-month OR six-month residence in Washington, D.C., and a one-week research trip to Japan during the fellowship period. Residency may begin as early as May 2014 and extend until January 2015. Fellows will complete articles or a monograph and must give a seminar on their topic.

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Asia Studies Fellowship Program

This fellowship supports scholars and analysts who wish to undertake policy-relevant research and writing in one of the following areas:

  1. International relations and conflicts in Asia;
  2. Political change in Asia;
  3. U.S.-Asia relations; and/or
  4. Economic integration and architecture in the Asia-Pacific.

The fellowship finances a three-month residence in Washington, D.C., and, optionally and at the Fellowship’s discretion, a small grant to cover field research in Asia prior to the start of the fellowship. Residency may begin as early as May 2014 and extend until January 2015. Fellows will complete articles or a monograph and must give a seminar on their topic.

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