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. USD 40,000), not subject to UK income tax. Fellows will be covered by the National Health Service.

Deadline for receipt of applications: 1 March 2009

Applicants should submit the following documents by email:

1. Curriculum Vitae (please include date PhD is expected to be conferred, if not already conferred).

2. Plan of research in the UK (maximum 2 pages).

3. Sample of writing (preferably something published, or a core chapter of PhD) in the form of either an attachment with a maximum size of 1 MB or a link to an online file.

4. In addition, two letters of reference should be sent by email or mail to arrive by the application deadline. If sent by mail, they should be signed and sealed and sent directly by the referee to SISJAC. If they are sent by email, they should be emailed directly by the referee to SISJAC.

Please email applications to: sisjac@sainsbury-institute.org (Postal applications will not be accepted.) Receipt of applications by SISJAC will be acknowledged by email.

References may be mailed to:
Sainsbury Institute
64 The Close
Norwich NR1 4DH, UK

+ For further information please contact the Sainsbury Institute.