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Japanese Association of University Women Japanese Association of University Women takes pleasure in announcing its 2012 International Fellowships Programme for women who are carrying out or would like to carry out independent research or advanced study at the post-graduate level in Japan. Application forms are available from SFUW by emailing fells@sfuw.org.uk AMOUNT OF FELLOWSHIP 500,000 to 1,000,000 Yen per grantee. The amount granted will vary depending on duration of stay in Japan and the nature of the work. One-third of the amount will be given to the grantee upon arrival in Japan. PERIOD OF AWARD For more than 3 months to 6 months within the period 15 September 2012 through 31 March 2013 QUALIFICATIONS ? Applicant must be a citizen of a country other than Japan. ? Applicant must hold an academic degree equivalent to the bachelor’s degree.? ? Applicant’s proposed plan of study or research must be one that will advance her professional competence and that requires being undertaken in Japan. ? Applicant must be accepted by a Japanese institution at which she proposes to undertake study/research.  DOCUMENTS & MATERIAL TO BE SUBMITTED ? Designated Application Form?which can be downloaded from the website of JAUW? ? Three letters of recommendation written by persons who are well acquainted with the applicant’s work. If she is a member of a National Federation or Association of IFUW, she may substitute one of the three persons with the president of her Federation or Association. ? A copy of the letter of acceptance by the Japanese institution at which the applicant proposes to undertake study/research or other supporting documents. ? Medical certificate of health ? Summary of published works (articles, theses, books up to three) in English       DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION For 2012-2013, April 20, 2012 - Postmark Deadline. The committee will not accept any applications or supporting documents that are submitted  after the deadline. Completed application forms with all required documents and materials should be enclosed  in one envelope and posted (e-mail not acceptable ) to:          Ms Kazuko Hirano          Chairperson of International Fellowship Committee          Japanese Association of University Women          11-6-101 Samoncho, Shinjuku-ku          Tokyo 160-0017, JAPAN          TEL:( 81 3) 3358 2882     FAX: (81 3) 3358 2889          E-mail: jauw@jauw.org
International Federation of University Women IFUW Fellowships and Grants: The next competition will open in 2012 and will offer fellowships and grants for research, study and training in 2013/2014. There is more information on the IFUW website: http://www.ifuw.org/fellowships/international.shtml Members of SFUW must apply through the SFUW Fellowhip Committee. (fells@sfuw.org.uk) .
Students should contact the following Funding Bodies directly. Awards for PhD students studying in Great Britain are available from BFWG (Scholarships) Also FfWG :Funds for Women Graduates (BFWG Charitable Foundation)