Designed to strengthen academic ties with Japan studies programmes in the United States and Canada, the Institute offers two fellowships on an annual basis to scholars who have either received a PhD from a North American university, or who are currently employed by a North American academic institution or museum. Any area of Japanese culture is eligible, though preference will be given to applications focusing on the history of art, archaeology or architecture, or research with a strong visual component. The fellowships are intended to provide recipients with an opportunity to work in a scholarly environment conducive to completing a publication project. The maximum term of the fellowships is 12 months, beginning no earlier than 1 July 2008 and no later than 30 November 2008. The award for a full year will total 23,500 pounds sterling (approx. US$43,500), not subject to income tax. Fellows will be covered by the National Health Service.

1. Curriculum vitae (inc. date PhD is expected to be conferred, if not already conferred).

2. Two letters of reference (signed and sealed) to be included with application or sent directly to the Institute to arrive by the application deadline.

3. Plan of research in the UK (max. 2 pages)

4. Sample of writing (preferably published). (Submitted materials will not be returned.)

MAIL APPLICATIONS TO:
Sainsbury Institute
64 The Close
Norwich NR1 4DH
United Kingdom

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 1 March 2008
+ For further information please contact the Sainsbury Institute.