International Affairs Fellowship in Japan (IAF)
Council on Foreign Relations
To 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. Qualifications: 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; fellows are considered independent contractors rather than employees of CFR and are not eligible for employment benefits, including health insurance; must be mid-career professionals; individuals from academia, business, government, media, NGOs, and think tanks are encouraged to apply. Prior experience in Japan is not required. Selection criteria: Selection will be based on scholarly qualifications; professional experience; firm grounding in foreign policy; merits and feasibility of a project proposal that relates to U.S.-Japan relations; character and personal qualities conducive to promoting cross-cultural communication and cooperation. How to apply: Applications must be submit a Basic biographical, educational, and employment information; project proposal and proposed placements Two letters of support. Focus: International affairs and relations.
Eligibility
- States: US