ISHIBASHI FOUNDATION SUMMER SCHOLARSHIP

Program dates: July 25 – August 15, 2020

Academic leaders :  Prof. Simon Kaner 

Please contact  summerstudyabroad@uea.ac.uk  with any questions.

Accreditation: not accredited

Academic level: advanced undergraduate level

The Center for Japanese Studies invites applicants to join our intensive three-week undergraduate scholarship in Japanese arts and cultural heritage.

You will spend the second week of the living and learning program in London, visiting museums with important collections of Japanese art such as the British Museum (London) and the Victoria and Albert Museum (London).

You can also do your own research at the  world renowned  Lisa Sainsbury’s Library  in Norwich.

With the support of the Ishibashi Foundation, we offer full scholarships to all successful applicants. We strongly accept and encourage applications from current students, recent graduates and postgraduate students of all nationalities, with demonstrated interest in the field.

The courses will take place on the UEA campus, which houses the famous  Sainsbury Center   and at the   Sainsbury Institute for the Study of Japanese Arts and Cultures  in Norwich. Taught by leading specialists in this field, this scholarship program provides an exceptional opportunity to develop a deep appreciation and understanding of Japanese arts and cultural heritage.

At the end of this program, participants

• Acquire knowledge of the social, political and cultural context of Japan
• Have a better understanding of the artistic and cultural traditions of Japan
• Understand the global importance of Japanese arts, cultures and heritage
• Use improved study skills, in particular the ability to present information and express ideas about the materials studied in oral and written form
• Have learned and built a network of useful contacts and colleagues in the same field.

Preconditions

The course is suitable for those interested in Japan, East Asia and the latest debates on Japanese arts, cultures and heritage. We strongly accept and encourage applications from current students, recent graduates and postgraduate students of all nationalities with a proven interest in the field.

Listen to our alumni!

“This program has given me new contacts; I have gained new sources for research and communication channels; and it gave me fruitful and relaxing moments to exchange ideas with brilliant people “  Mirjam from Hungary, Ishibashi Summer Fellowship 2018

“Thinking about the UEA time, I am always amazed at the extraordinary quality of the whole summer grant – we have met and spoken to so many researchers whose names I only knew by their exceptional publications, and we have visited so many famous collections and we have seen treasures from their archives which are generally not exhibited in their public exhibitions. ”  Sabine from Germany, Ishibashi summer scholarship 2019

“During your summer school at the University of East Anglia, you can have a free weekend to explore Norwich, Norfolk or beyond. I would like to suggest two activities to enjoy a classic English summer: afternoon tea and a seaside visit. ” Alexandria from Canada, Ishibashi Summer Fellowship 2018 – read the full article on our blog!

Scholarships

The Ishibashi Foundation supports 20 places funded for the Ishibashi summer scholarship to the UEA.

These funded spaces will include tuition, study tours and off-campus tutorials, round-trip transfers to Heathrow Airport, on campus, private accommodation with bathroom in a shared apartment, excluding campus, private accommodation (if applicable), certain catering services, reception and orientation program, social program and contribution to travel costs.

The medjouel.com team informs you that the successful applicants will also receive a refund for the cheapest return economy class flight from their place of residence to the United Kingdom, up to the following amounts:

• Abroad – up to £ 1,000
• Europe – up to £ 250
• In the UK – up to £ 100

Submit your online application below on Apply Now and complete your supporting statement before  March 31, 2020

We will notify successful applicants of the Ishibashi Foundation Summer Fellowship that they have been selected for the course by  April 24, 2020  .

First step:   submit your application online from  here  .

As part of the online application, you will need to provide:

• An official version of your current or most recent university transcripts
• If you are not English speaking, proof of your level of English
• A copy of the photo page of your valid passport
• Grant request for all supporting documents
• personal statement (no more than 500 words)

Applicants selected for the Ishibashi Foundation Summer Scholarship will know that they have been selected for the course by April 24, 2020.

Contact   summerstudyabroad@uea.ac.uk   for any questions.

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COVID-19

The UEA continues to closely monitor the situation regarding COVID-19, in accordance with official guidelines from Public Health England and the British government. Please check the   PHE website   for up-to-date information, especially before planning your trip. We strongly recommend that you do not organize a trip until the result of any study request is known.