Short-Term Visiting Scholars Program

*Application is closed. For reference purpose only.

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1. Purpose
   

   The National Museum of Japanese History (NMJH) conducts the Short-Term Visiting Scholars Program in the pursuit of international academic exchange. The purpose of this program is to invite emerging to mid-career researchers of foreign institutions. The program offers the following opportunities:
   ・To promote continuous exchange in related research fields through discussions and meetings with NMJH scholars and staff;
   ・To develop networks between NMJH and the foreign institutions to which participants belong;
   ・To plant the seeds of international collaborative research.

2. Eligible Research Fields
   Fields related to museum science, history, archaeology or folklore.
3. Requirements
   

   Applicants must be employed by foreign research institutions such as universities (part-time staff are excluded), and meet one of the following requirements.
   (1) Hold a doctoral degree
   (2) Have expertise or research skills equivalent to those who hold a doctoral degree
   *Although there is no age limitation to apply, this program is for emerging to mid-career researchers in accordance with the program purpose.
   *When they are appointed, their visit to the NMJH must be approved by their supervisors.

4. Number of Position Awarded
   About 4 positions
5. Invitation Period
   From 14 to 30 days between the dates May 1, 2013 and March 31, 2014
6. Provisions
   

   NMJH will cover the following expenses:
   (1) Round-trip airfare
   (2) Daily allowance and accommodation fees (Based on the regulation of the National Institutes for the Humanities. The accommodation fees for domestic research trips are provided and calculated according the location.)
   (3) Travel expenses for domestic research trips (For details, see item 9: Research Visits to Other Institutions in Japan.)

7. Research Benefits
   Participants will have access to the collections, facilities, equipment, books and journals of NMJH with permissions.
8. Accommodation
   NMJH will provide rooms for participants at an affiliated guest house. Participants are expected to stay at this facility except for when they are on research trips to remote areas.
9. Research Visits to Other Institutions in Japan
   Participants may visit universities and libraries in Japan for research purposes when such visits are considered necessary for completing proposed research plans. There are limitations for travel expenses and the number of days permitted to research at institutions other than NMJH.
   [Travel Expenses] up to 50,000 yen
   [Days Permitted for Research Travel]
   

   Invitation Period	Days Permitted for Research Travel
   14- 20 days	4 days
   21- 25 days	5 days
   26- 30 days	6 days

   During the invitation period, participants must not engage in activities unrelated to the program and/or sponsored by other fellowships.
10. Application
    The application deadline is Friday, December 14, 2012. The following documents must be submitted to the International Exchange Section by research staff of NMJH:
    (1) Application form (PDF / Word) ( Instructions here. (PDF) )
    (2) Curriculum vitae
    (3) List of publications
    *Applications must be submitted after sufficient consultation between applicants and counterpart research staff (host researchers) of NMJH. [Researchers' profiles here: Only in Japanese]
    *Please write your mailing address, telephone number, fax, email address in curriculum vitae.
11. Selection Process and Announcement
    Applications will be examined by the selection committee at NMJH. Both applicants and host researchers of the NMJH will be notified of their application status around February 2013.
12. Obligations
    

    ・Participants from countries requiring visas are responsible for obtaining their own visas.
    ・Participants must conduct research activities exactly as stated in their application forms.
      Research plans may not be changed once the invitations are confirmed. Please consult with your
      host researchers if you believe changes are unavoidable.
    ・To demonstrate the outcome of the program, participants must submit research reports after the completion of their visits. NMJH encourages participants’ contribution to the museum’s research activities and the promotion of international academic exchange. There will be an opportunity for research presentations during the invitation period.

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For more information:
International Exchange Section
National Museum of Japanese History
TEL +81-43-486-0123　ext.208
FAX +81-43-486-4299
Email kokusai-e@ml.rekihaku.ac.jp