Professional Training Grant: Japanese Studies
Eligibility: University of Chicago advanced graduate students in Japanese studies
Deadline: April 10, 2017 3:00 PM
Description: The professional training grant funds participation in formal programs, organized courses, and workshops that offer training in specific skills essential to the student's dissertation research or professional profile and not available at the University of Chicago. The grant may only be used for advanced language training (3rd year and beyond), kambun, classical Japanese, kuzushiji, and/or pedagogy. The Committee will also consider grant applications for accent reduction courses as a form of professional training. Students must research and select the class or program they feel best fits their research needs. Sample programs include but are not limited to: Advanced Japanese at KCJS; Classical Japanese at KCJS; IUC Summer program; and IUC Summer Intensive Kambun program. Applicants must have been enrolled in Japanese language courses at UChicago during the preceding year.
Terms: Fundable expenses include tuition, housing, and travel expenses (e.g., round trip economy class airfare, train passes, etc.). Non-reimbursable expenses include meals, books, miscellaneous expenses, and other materials.
Application Requirements:
The following should be uploaded in PDF format as part of your online application, with the exception of the project budget and letters of recommendation:
> A letter of application that describes the training sought and its justification.
> A letter of acceptance from the workshop or program you plan to attend.
> A project budget.
> Proof of enrollment in Japanese language courses during the academic year.
> One letter of recommendation.
Please note: upon submitting the online application, the faculty member you specify will receive an email with directions to submit a letter of recommendation. This email is intended as a courtesy reminder; you should be in contact with your professor regarding a letter of recommendation prior to your submission.
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This opportunity has expired. It was originally published here:
https://ceas.uchicago.edu/page/japan-studies-funding#Professional Training