Scholarships by Monbukagakusho (The Ministry of Education) in Japan for

1.  Japanese Studies Program
2.  Research Student Program

■Visit Study in Japan or the Monbukagakusho site

■List of the Consulate General of Japan in the U. S.

Japan Foundation Training Program

The application materials for the following programs are now available. Please contact the Japan Foundation, Los Angeles if you are interested. The application deadline is DECEMBER 1ST, 2010.

<NOTE>
Guidelines for other grant programs will become available sometime in February of 2011. Thank you in advance for your patience.

1. Programs for Teachers of the Japanese Language

(1) Long-term (6 months)
This program is for non-native speakers of Japanese, who are under the age of 35 and have more than 6 months and less than 5 years of experience in teaching the Japanese language (private lessons not included) as of December 1, 2010. Those who have completed the compulsory education (elementary and junior high school, 9 years) in Japan are NOT eligible.
Duration (tentative): September 15, 2010 − March 11, 2011
http://www.jpf.go.jp/e/program/japanese/dl/pdf/NC-JT_e.pdf

(2) Short-term (2 months)
This program is for non-native speakers of Japanese, who are under the age of 55 and have at least 2 years of experience in teaching the Japanese language (private lessons not included) as of December 1, 2010. Those who have completed the compulsory education (elementary and junior high school, 9 years) in Japan are NOT eligible.
Duration (tentative):
a) Spring: May 11, 2011 - July 1, 2011 (For teachers in primary and secondary education)
b) Summer: July 13, 2011 - September 2, 2011 (Not Specified)
c) Winter: January 25, 2012 - March 16, 2012 (For teachers in higher education and adult education)
http://www.jpf.go.jp/e/program/japanese/dl/pdf/NC-JT_e.pdf

(3) Advanced Program
This Program is designed for individuals or teams of up to 3 people who require more advanced expertise and skills as teachers of Japanese, and have specific challenges they wish to address, or have issues they want to resolve in the teaching of the Japanese language. Based on the Study Plan (Outline of Research and Challenges detailed in the application), research activities will be further developed through lectures, one-on-one guidance and discussion among participants. The activities cover a variety of themes and may include pedagogic method research, syllabus development, and textbook compilation planning. Participants are required to submit reports on the results of the training within a year after completing the program. It is expected these results will ultimately be made public and published, in the form of an academic paper, syllabus, or as a text book.
The candidates must be between the ages of 30 and 55 and have at least 5 years experience in teaching the Japanese language as of December 1, 2010 (private lessons not included).

Duration (tentative): October 26, 2011 - December 22, 2011
http://www.jpf.go.jp/e/program/japanese/dl/pdf/NC-AJT_e.pdf
Note: The entire application form, especially in the Study Plan part, should be filled out in Japanese if there are no specific directions.

(4) Graduate Program on Japanese Language and Culture (Master’s Course)
This program is designed to provide teachers of the Japanese language who are working abroad, or individuals who have experience in teaching the Japanese language abroad, and are expected to be leaders of the academic world of Japanese language education in their own countries, with an opportunity to obtain a Master’s degree in Japanese language education.
Applicant must hold a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited university, and he/she must be under the age of 44 as of April 1, 2011, and have at least two years of experience in teaching the Japanese language as of December 1, 2010 (private lessons and assistant teachers not included).
Duration (tentative): One year (September, 2011 ~ September, 2012)
http://www.jpf.go.jp/e/program/japanese/dl/pdf/NC-GP_e.pdf

2. Japanese Language Program for Specialists in Cultural and Academic Field

This program is primarily a LANGUAGE course for specialists (Researchers, Postgraduate Students, Librarians, Museum Curators, etc.) requiring Japanese language proficiency for specialized work and research activities. Education in any particular field of research study is NOT an intended part of the curriculum.
http://www.jpf.go.jp/e/program/japanese/dl/pdf/KC-G_e.pdf

(1) 2-month course
Duration (tentative): June - August, 2011

The program focuses on general Japanese language proficiency and aims to assist participants improve their speaking, hearing, reading, and writing skills. Optional lessons are also offered to meet individual Japanese language needs for specialized work purposes and academic research activities. Moreover, the program includes some activities for enhancing participants' understanding of Japanese society, such as social events with the local community, field trips, etc.

(2) 6-month course
Duration (tentative): September, 2011 - March, 2012

The program focuses on Japanese language proficiency necessary for specialized work or research activities, and aims to assist participants acquire Japanese language skills necessary to collect and present information in their major fields and network with people in their fields. The program also enables participants to carry out various kinds of activities such as visits to other institutions, interviewing professionals, etc. Through these activities, participants are expected to develop practical Japanese language skills. Hence it is essential for participants to have a specific and concrete theme for their work/study/research and to be independent and willing enough to design and plan their major field-related activities to be carried out outside the Institute. Moreover, the program includes some activities for enhancing participants' understanding of Japanese society, such as social events with the local community, field trips, etc. Visits to other institutions will also be planned according to the interests of individual participants.

Contact The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles
333 S. Grand Ave., #2250, Los Angeles, CA 90071
Tel: 1-213-621-2267 Email: language@jflalc.org

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国際交流基金では,下記@の日本語教師向け各種研修プログラム、お
よびAの研究者/大学院生(社会科学or人文科学専攻)、司書、キューレーター等の
文化・学術専門家向け語学研修について、来年度実施分の公募案内を開始いたしまし
たので、ご案内申し上げます。【申請締切は 2010年12月1日、国際交流基金ロサンゼ
ルス日本文化センター必着です。】

以下、プログラムの概要です。
詳しくは添付のプログラム案内(英語)をご参照下さいませ。

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●日本語教師向けプログラム
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(1) 長期研修
教授経験の浅い(6ヶ月以上、5年未満)、日本語ノンネイティブの若手教師(満35歳
以下)
を対象に、約6ヶ月、日本語、教授法、日本事情についての研修を行います。

(2) 短期研修
2年以上の教授経験を持つ、日本語Non-Nativeの教師(満55歳以下)を対象に、約2ヶ
月、
日本語と教授法の集中研修を行います。

(3) 上級研修
本研修は、上記(1)(2)のような通常の教師研修とはタイプが異なり、日本語教師
として高度な
専門知識や技能を求めるもので、且つ、日本語教育の実践において実現したい課題・
問題
(教材制作, カリキュラム開発, etc.)を有する方(個人 or チーム)を対象に行う
研修です。
自立的な問題解決の育成を目的とします。

(4) 日本語教育指導者養成プログラム(修士課程)
現職日本語教師もしくは日本語教授経験者を対象として、1年間で日本語教育の修士
課程を
修了するプログラムです。

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●専門日本語研修 <文化・学術専門家>
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研究者(社会科学又は人文科学専攻)、社会科学又は人文科学の分野を専攻し、将来
日本研究関連の職業に就くことを希望している大学院生、高等教育機関、公共図書館
等に在籍する専任司書、および海外の博物館、美術館等で日本を含む国際交流業務に
携わる専任の学芸員等で、研究活動上および専門業務上の目的で日本語の習得を望む
者を対象に、日本語の集中研修を行います。
(1) 2ヶ月コース
(2) 6ヶ月コース

なお、プログラムについてご質問、ご不明な点等ございましたら、国際交流基金ロサ
ンゼルス日本文化センターまでお問合せ下さい。