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- Head Office Grants Applications available from September - December annually
- Local Grants - Available all year round |
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Japanese Language |
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Head Office Grants |
| Grant Applications for Fiscal 2012-2013 are now closed. |
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| Important: Please read the General Information about Grant Programs before continuing. |
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| Program List |
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Training Programs for Leading Teachers of the Japanese Language |
Graduate Program on the Japanese Language and Culture (Master’s Course) |
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This program is designed to provide teachers of the Japanese language abroad and/or individuals who have experience in teaching the Japanese language abroad, who are expected to be leaders of the academic world of Japanese language education in their own countries, with an opportunity to obtain a Master’s degree in Japanese language education.
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Advanced Training Program for Teachers of the Japanese Language |
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| Provides teachers of the Japanese language with an opportunity to improve their language skills and teaching methodology, and to deepen their knowledge of Japan. Conducted in Urawa, Japan. The Japan Foundation covers the cost of tuition, accommodation and meals; however, from this year participants must bear the cost of their own round-trip air ticket. |
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Training Programs for Teachers of the Japanese Language |
Short- and Long-Term Training Programs for Foreign Teachers of the Japanese Language |
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Provides teachers of the Japanese language with an opportunity to improve their language skills and teaching methodology, and to deepen their knowledge of Japan. Conducted in Urawa, Japan. The Japan Foundation covers the cost of tuition, accommodation and meals; however, from this year participants must bear the cost of their own round-trip air ticket.
Success rate for Fiscal year 2010-2011: |
- Spring Short Term 0 applications
- Winter Short Term 0 applications
- Long term 0 applications
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Japanese-Language Programs for Specialists |
Programs for Specialists in Cultural and Academic Fields |
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This program is an intensive training course in Japanese for researchers, postgraduate students, librarians, museum curators, etc.. who need to learn Japanese for their academic research activities or field-related work.
Success rate for Fiscal year 2011-2012: |
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JENESYS Training Programme for University Students Studying Japanese |
| Deadline: 23rd March 2012 |
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Offers university students who are majoring in the Japanese language a chance to go to Japan and deepen their knowledge of the Japanese language, culture and society through their participation in the Japanese language program.
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- Summer Course dates: 6 June - 18 July
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JENESYS Special Invitation Programme for Japanese-Language Teachers |
| Deadline: 9th December 2011 |
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| This special program will be held in Urawa Japan from 24th May - 18th July 2012 and has been developed to provide an opportunity for Japanese language teachers with Japanese proficiencies between JLPT levels N4 and N5 - levels 4 and 3 of the old system, to improve their Japanese language skills, teaching methodology, and to deepen their knowledge of Japan. Please note: Applicants are encourged to complete the "Application Form in Japanese" but the "Application Form in English" will also be accepted. |
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Local Grants |
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Applications for these grants are open all year round.
The Japan Foundation, Sydney is now offering three local grants. |
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1. Support Program for Japanese Language Speech Contests
For State/Territory Level Contests
This program is to assist to state/territory organisations who plan to hold state/territory level Japanese language speech contests by providing a monetary contribution towards the cost of the contest. |
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For Regional & School/University Level Contests
This program is to assist organisations who plan to hold regional or school/university level Japanese language speech contests by providing a monetary contribution towrads the cost of the contest. |
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2. Support Program for Japanese Programs in Schools
For Establishing New Programs
This program supports schools which are starting a new Japanese program for the first time in 2011 by providing a monetary donation for the purchase of teaching materials. |
| * Due to the overwhelming demand, applications for this grant will be postponed until further notice. |
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For Expanding Existing Programs
This program supports schols which have an existing Japanese program but would like to further develop the program by providing a monetary donation for the purchase of teaching materials. |
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3. Support Program for Seminars and Conferences Furthering Japanese Language Education
This program is designed to provide partial aid for seminars, workshops, training courses and academic meetings concerning Japanese language education carried out by Australian teachers’ associations, academic societies and higher educational and research institutions. |
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| FAQ for Japanese Language Education Overseas |
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| Click to open the FAQ panel. |
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| I teach Japanese part-time - am I eligible to apply? |
| Yes, applications from part-time teachers will be considered. |
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| I teach Japanese as a private tutor - am I eligible to apply? |
| No. You must be teaching Japanese at a recognised educational institution (school, university or college). |
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| I am a native speaker of Japanese - am I eligible to apply? |
| No. These programs are specifically tailored for non-native speakers of Japanese. As of this year, the Training Program for Japanese Abroad has been discontinued. |
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| Do I have to have sat for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test? |
| No. The Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) is not a prerequisite for these programs, however it is used as a benchmark when determining applicants’ Japanese language ability. If you have never sat for the JLPT, you may be asked to complete the Japanese Language Proficiency Self-Check questionnaire and submit it with your application. |
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> Japanese Language Proficiency Test
> Japanese Language Proficiency Self-Check |
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| I am a native speaker, am I eligible for this grant? |
| Yes. This is the only grant that native speakers are eligible for. |
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| What types of projects would be accepted for the Advanced Training Program? |
| Example programs that would be accepted are syllabus and curriculum programs as well as the development of teaching materials. |
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| I received a grant from The Japan Foundation last year. When am I eligible to apply again? |
| One year must elapse before being eligible to receive a further grant from The Japan Foundation. |
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| Can team members be from different organizations or reside in different countries? |
| Yes. All members do not have to belong to the same institution in the same country however it does exclude members residing in Japan. |
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| Who is eligible for this grant? |
| People of the following professions can apply for this grant, librarians, curators, post graduate students, scholars and researchers. |
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| I am not fluent in Japanese. Am I eligible for this program? |
| Yes. To be successful you only have to have the equivalent proficiency of Level 3 of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test at the time of your application. |
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| Enquiries |
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For enquiries about Japanese Language Education Overseas grant programmes, please contact the Programme Coordinator at language@jpf.org.au.
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