Hakuho Foundation, a public interest incorporated foundation, began accepting

applications for the 8th Hakuho Japanese Language Research Fellowship Program on

September 3.

Program objectives

   The Hakuho Japanese Language Research Fellowship Program aims to enhance the

fundamentals of research into the Japanese language and Japanese-language

instruction and to promote the deepening and application to practical use of

such research both in Japan and abroad by inviting leading international

researchers to Japan to conduct research as residents.

Eligibility

   Researchers to whom all of the following apply:

-- Engaged in research into the Japanese language or Japanese-language

    instruction.

-- University professors or associate professors with outstanding research

    results, or other persons with equivalent research backgrounds.

-- Non-Japanese nationality. (Japanese nationals who have resided outside Japan

    for 10 years or more and are active in the academic community of their

    country of residence will also be considered)

-- Those able to visit Japan alone. (The grant is intended for researchers.

    Accompanying family members cannot be accommodated)

Schedule

   Application period: September 3-October 31, 2012

   Notification of results: Mid-January 2013 (tentative)

   Fellowship period: October 1, 2013-September 30, 2014

   (Long-term fellowships: 1 year; short-term fellowships: 6 months)

Receiving organizations

   National Institute for Japanese Language and Linguistics

   Ochanomizu University

   Tokyo University of Foreign Studies

   Waseda University

Supplemental information

-- Seven researchers from six countries were invited to the 6th Hakuho Japanese

    Language Research Fellowship Program. They are scheduled to present final

    reports of their findings in late September 2012.

-- Seven researchers from seven countries were invited to the 7th Hakuho

    Japanese Language Research   Fellowship Program. They will begin

    research at their receiving institutions from October 2012.

About Hakuho Foundation

Established as an incorporated foundation in 1970, Hakuho Foundation was

recognized and commenced operating as a public interest incorporated foundation

in April 2011.

To nurture rich human qualities in children, tomorrow's leaders, Hakuho

Foundation supports child education, particularly in the areas of language and

culture, through such initiatives as the Hakuho Award for outstanding child

educators, the Hakuho Research Grant for Child Education, the Hakuho Japanese

Language Research Fellowship Program and the Hakuho Scheme for Global Children's

Japanese Language Network.

URL: http://www.hakuhodo.co.jp/foundation/english/