Fullbright Research Scholarship: Journalism (Japan)

11 July 2010
Fullbright Research Scholarship: Journalism (Japan)
Country: Japan

Award Title: Journalism

Activity: Research

Disciplines: Journalism

Grant Activity: Conduct research in applicant's area of specialization. Proposals must be feasible with respect to the applicant's qualifications and language abilities as well as time frame. It is expected that the research will result in a tangible product appropriate to the grantee's particular field of journalism (for example, a series of articles, a television program or a series of radio stories on some facet of Japan). The product should be described in some detail in the project statement. During the grant period, grantees are welcome to generate periodic articles or reports, but they are not allowed to serve as a regular correspondent for either a U.S. employer or, if there is one, their Japanese affiliation.

Additional Qualifications: Applicants must be working journalists and have at least 3 years of experience.

Length Of Grant: 3 months to 9 months

Starting Date: After July 1, 2011 but before June 30, 2012

Deadline: August 2, 2010

Additional Comments: The purpose of these awards is to provide opportunities for both junior and senior journalists working in print, broadcast and digital media to become better informed about Japan.

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