Japan Foundation Center for Global Partnership undergraduate grants

The Japan Foundation Center for Global Partnership (CGP) is pleased to announce a new initiative stemming from the Japan-U.S. Summit Meeting in November 2010. This new initiative intends to facilitate exchange and understanding between Japan and the U.S. by making travel funds available for students at the undergraduate level.

Instructors teaching a Japan-related course at U.S. universities or colleges are invited to apply for a grant to help fund a short-term study-tour to Japan. Study-tours should be incorporated into course syllabi and itineraries arranged to build-on and enrich course contents. The goal is to provide students with firsthand experience that will allow them to gain a more nuanced and balanced understanding of Japan.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, but must be submitted at least four months prior to the start of travel.