National Library Japan Fellowship

Information for applicants

Who can apply?

Fellowships are open to established Australian and international researchers in Japanese studies. Fellowships are not provided to assist with the completion of academic studies.

When do applications close?

30 April

What assistance is offered?

One fellowship of a period from three to six months is awarded annually. The principal benefit of the Fellowship is to give researchers the means and the uninterrupted time to work with the Library’s Japanese collections. To find out more about the collection, go to http://www.nla.gov.au/asian/lang/jap.html

Fellows are provided with:

  • A return economy airfare to Canberra from their homes
  • A grant-in-aid towards living expenses while in Canberra
  • Office facilities at the Library, including a personal computer with Internet access
  • Access to the Library outside opening hours of reading rooms
  • Access to book stacks
  • Free photocopying and interlibrary loans

What are the obligations of the Japan Fellowship

All fellows are required to:

  • Take up the Fellowship during the calendar year for which the Fellowship is awarded
  • Stay in Canberra and spend at least 75% of their time during their Fellowship at the Library
  • Give a public presentation, such as a lecture, and communicate the results of their research to staff
  • Where appropriate, give the Library the first opportunity to publish the results of their research

How to apply

Applicants are required to submit written applications, using the attached form.

Completed applications should be sent by post, fax or email to:

Gianoula Burns
Japan Fellowship
National Library of Australia
Canberra ACT 2600

Fax: +61 2 6273 2545
Email: gburns@nla.gov.au

The closing date for applications is 30 April.

Referee reports should be sent directly to Gianoula Burns at the National Library by the closing date. Applications received after this date will not be considered. The Library will acknowledge applications sent with a stamped, self-addressed envelope.

Application Form

Applicants should complete the attached Japan Fellowship application form.

RTF word / PDF pdf

 

Contact us

For further information, contact

Amelia Mckenzie
Director, Asian Collections
National Library of Australia
Canberra ACT 2600

Tel: +61 2 6262 1519
Email: amckenzie@nla.gov.au

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