Deadline: 1 November 2024
The International Affairs Fellowship (IAF) in Japan, sponsored by Hitachi, Ltd., seeks to strengthen mutual understanding and cooperation between the rising generations of leaders in the United States and Japan.
The program enables mid-career professionals and scholars to carry out research at host institutions in Japan and to establish long-term professional and personal ties through their activities. Individuals from academia, business, government, media, NGOs, and think tanks are encouraged to apply. Experience in Japan is not required.
CFR cannot guarantee placement at any specific agency or organization. The fellowship is intended as an in-person experience; fellows should expect to work on-site with their host organization in Japan at least three days per week.
Funding Information
- The fellowship is between three and twelve months. The program awards a monthly stipend of $7,700 along with a $5,000 travel grant.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must be U.S. citizens.
- Applicants must be mid-career professionals.
- Applicants must have a strong record of professional achievement.
- Applicants must have an interest in U.S.-Japan relations.
- Applicants must hold at least a bachelor’s degree.
- Applicants must have a U.S. passport valid through six months after the fellowship end date.
For more information, visit CFR.
