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The Keizai Koho Center (Japan Institute for Social and Economic Affairs) will present, in cooperation with the National Association of Japan-America Societies (NAJAS), a ten day Fellowship to Japan in Summer 2010 for educators in the U.S. and Canada. The Fellowship allows teachers to learn first hand about contemporary Japan and enhance their classroom teaching of global perspectives.

KKC Fellowships 2012

Date:	July 1- July 13, 2012
Application Due:	February 17, 2012
Location:	Japan
Sponsor:	Keizai Koho Center, Tokyo, Japan
Contact:	Email: kkcfellowshipus-japan.org Phone: 412-433-5010, Katsuko Shellhammer Keizai Koho Fellowship Program Japan-America Society of Pennsylvania 600 Grant St, Suite 444 Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Eligibility

Applicants must have skills and experience in developing curriculum.
This Fellowship is open to:

* Applicants who have never lived in Japan and have not visited Japan on a similar study tour.

* Middle and High school classroom teachers of Economics, Social Studies and History (grades 6-12).

* Supervisors, specialists, and school administrators at the district and state levels; and

* Faculty associated with 4 year colleges who are directly concerned with the training of K-12 teachers.

The demands of the itinerary are such that only individuals physically able to travel without special assistance should consider this Fellowship. Special diets cannot be provided and a smoke-free environment cannot be assured. Due to the nature of the program and logistical requirements, there will be no provisions for spouses to accompany Fellows.

How to Apply:

Complete applications must include the following information. Incomplete applications will not be considered. After gathering all below documents electronically (letters of recommendation and employment may be mailed). All required documents must be received no later than February 17, 2012.

Required Documents (Electronic copies required):

1. Resume - Please list your current academic position, educational achievements, and professional activities. Provide details regarding previous curriculum and/or staff development experiences.

2. Project Proposal - Applicants must submit a 1-2 page narrative for the development of specific curriculum materials and/or educational activities related to the Japanese Economy, Industry, Business, Society or Education. Please provide a timeline of project-related activities to be scheduled from Sept. 2012 - June 2013. You are encouraged to disseminate information to audiences beyond individual schools such as district-wide teacher resource centers, and community or professional organizations. Local Japan-America Societies may be of assistance for community wide dissemination efforts. Proposal quality is a key element in the selection process.

3. Letter from Employer - Which supports the above mentioned Project, and attests to your full time professional status for the 2011-2012 school year, or indicate that a sabbatical leave has been granted. Letter may be mailed separately to JASP. (If you choose the mailing option, please submit the following information electronically; Name, Title, Organization, Address, Telephone and E-mail of your employer.)

4. Letters of Recommendation - Applicants are required to include two letters of support for the proposed individual project from administrators and/or key individuals. Letters may be mailed separately to the JASP. (If you choose the mailing option, please submit the following information electronically; Name, Title, Organization, Address, Telephone and E-mail of the individuals. And please make sure both letters will be received by February 17, 2012.)

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Fellowship Overview

Fellowships Dates: July 1- July 13, 2012
The Keizai Koho Center (Japan Institute for Social and Economic Affairs) in cooperation with the National Association of Japan-America Societies sponsored a ten days fellowship to Japan every summer for 10 educators in the U.S. and Canada, to learn first hand about contemporary Japanese society and enhance their classroom teaching of global perspectives.
The ten day itinerary in Japan will include time in Tokyo; tours of major industrial and corporate facilities; meetings with key business leaders; meetings with government officials, educators, and business people; school visits; discussions with teachers and students; and a home stay with a Japanese family. Typically, there is at least one scheduled visit to a destination outside of Tokyo.

Highlights

The Keizai Koho Center will cover air transportation from the Fellow’s home city to Japan and return, as well as accommodations, transportation as called for by the itinerary, and some meals. The fellowship provides teachers a unique chance to learn about contemporary Japanese society, economy, business and education, arranged by a highly respected Institute. Roundtable discussions between Japanese teachers and the partici-pants, as well as business leaders, will also be arranged.
While in Japan, Fellows will have the opportunity to give a short PowerPoint presentation regarding their Japan pro-gram experience or on educational issues in their home school. This presentation will occur at the end of the fellowship trip.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is there any free time for my own research in Japan?
A: No. Basically the program runs from morning to evening almost everyday.

Q: Will meals be supplied?
A: Keizai Koho Center (KKC) covers breakfast, lunch and dinner during the program. When KKC does not arrange lunch and/or dinner, you receive meal allowances; JPY2,000 per dinner and JPY 1,000 per lunch. The allowance should be enough unless fellows go to a fancy restaurant.

Q: Any out-of-pocket expenses?
A: An overnight homestay is a part of the program. You are kindly requested to bring a small gift(s) for the host family. Of course, shopping and any side trips (if and when you have time) are out-of-pocket.

Q: May I bring my spouse or partner?
A: No.

Q: How many letters of recommendation should I submit?
A: Two letters of recommendation are required.

Q: Can I have a student or a parent write a letter of recommendation?
A: This is fine however, since it is an academic fellowship, it may be better to have someone that you have worked with or for in the education field.

Q: Is there a word/page limit for the project proposal narrative?
A: There is no set limit but on average, the proposals we have received have been between 2-3 pages.

Q: Is there a file size limit when I submit my application?
A: The total size should not exceed 3MB.

Q: What is the best method to send the letter of remomendation?
A: Our preferred method is uploading a scanned letters to the online application, but mailing a hardcopy to JASP is OK, too.