Dear all,<br><br>I thought I'd send a note to the list regarding the JSPS Summer Programme, to which applications are due fairly soon (Jan 15 for the UK section). I am not associated with the JSPS but I am a former Summer Programme fellow (2007) and it was a wonderful opportunity to get to the NFC in Tokyo. Though the JSPS primarily funds scientific research, they do also fund research in the humanities, and I believe they are actively seeking humanities researchers for the Programme. My own summer research, completed at Meiji Gakuin under the supervision of Ayako Saito, was in Japanese science fiction cinema. <br>
<br>I am reproducing below the email from Polly Watson, the International Programme Coordinator for JSPS London, though fellowships are also available in the US, Canada, Germany and France I believe, so if you are of one of these nationalities and wish to apply, you should look up the JSPS website for your country.<br>
<br>The Summer Programme was an amazing experience for me and I would love to see another list member have the opportunity to go!<br><br>All the best<br>Jessica<br><br><p><b><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: black;">JSPS Summer Programme Call for Applications</span></b></p>
<p><b><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: black;"> </span></b></p><p><b><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: black;">Programme Duration: 12 June to 22 August 2012</span></b></p><p><b><span style="color: black;"> </span></b></p>
<p><b><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: black;">Closing Date for applications: 15<sup> </sup>January 2012</span></b></p><p><b><span style="color: black;"> </span></b></p><p><span style="color: black;"> </span></p><p><span style="color: black;">We would like to inform you that the call for our 2012 Summer Programme is now open. </span></p>
<p><span style="color: black;"> </span></p><p><span style="color: black;">Japan
Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) is the leading research
funding agency in Japan, established by the Japanese Government for the
purpose of contributing to the advancement of science. </span></p><p><span style="color: black;"> </span></p><p><span style="color: black;">The
JSPS Summer Programme allows early career researchers to visit Japan
for a set period over the Summer and includes an orientation in Japanese
culture as well as the opportunity to conduct collaborative research
activities with leading research groups at Japanese Universities and
research institutions. Eligible applicants must be of UK nationality or
permanent residence and be of graduate student status (Master or PhD) or
recent PhD holders based at a university or research institution in the
UK. </span></p><p><span style="color: black;"> </span></p><p><span style="color: black;">Eligible
research fields are not limited: computer, engineering, health,
biological, life, natural and physical sciences, mathematics, humanities
and social sciences etc.</span></p><p><span style="color: black;"> </span></p><p><span style="color: black;">Applications from UK researchers are to be sent to the British Council Tokyo by 15<sup> </sup>January 2012. </span></p>
<p><span style="color: black;"> </span></p><p><b><span style="color: black;">Application guidelines and form are available from here: <a href="http://www.britishcouncil.org/japan-science-research.htm" target="_blank">http://www.britishcouncil.org/japan-science-research.htm</a> </span></b></p>
<p><span style="color: black;"> </span></p><p><span style="color: black;">If
possible we would like to ask you to advertise this award on your
website or similarly, please forward this information to any eligible
and interested parties.</span></p><p><span style="color: black;"> </span></p><p><span style="color: black;">If
you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact
us at the JSPS London Office on 020-7255-4660 or by e mail to <a href="mailto:enquire@jsps.or" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">enquire@jsps.or</span></a>g</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; color: black;"></span></p>
<p><span style="color: black;"> </span></p><p><span style="color: black;"> </span></p><p><span style="color: black;">With kind regards,</span></p><p><span style="color: black;">Polly Watson</span></p><p> </p><p>***********************************************</p>
<p>Polly Watson</p><p>International Programme Coordinator</p><p>Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) London</p><p>14 Stephenson Way, London NW1 2HD</p><p>Tel: <a href="tel:%2B44-%280%2920-7255-4660" value="+442072554660" target="_blank">+44-(0)20-7255-4660</a></p>
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