Provides up to $5,000 in support for academic research in Japan. The Mitsui USA Research fellowship provides Columbia students financial support to conduct first-hand academic research in Japan over a 6-8 week period during July and August. Priority will be given to students with interest in international trade, business, investment, and/or interest in Japan’s role in regional and global affairs as demonstrated through course selection(s) and/or participation in past research projects. Priority is also given to applicants committed to the study of Japanese language through past courses. *This fellowship is not available for summer 2019*
- Provides summer funding to support first-hand academic research in Japan
- Eligibility:
- Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- 3.0 GPA and above
- Currently enrolled Columbia undergraduate and master’s degree students in Barnard College, Columbia College, SEAS, the School of General Studies, GSAS, and all Columbia University professional schools
- Provides up to $5,000 in support
- Average of two to four awards per summer
- Selection criteria include:
- Academic excellence
- Demonstrated commitment to Japanese language study and interest in International trade, business, investment, and/or Japan’s role in regional and global affairs
- Demonstrated commitment to East Asia, and to incorporating it in one’s long-term academic or professional career goals
- Recipients of the award must report to the Weatherhead East Asian Institute any additional funds, such as another grant, that they receive in support of the same activities. The total amount of funding received for the project must not exceed the limits dictated by the student’s school. Should a student receive multiple sources of funding for the same project, the WEAI will adjust or withdraw the amount granted to the student so as to remain below the cap dictated by the student’s school.
- Recipients of the award must submit a narrative and financial report within 30 days of completion of the proposed project
Application Procedures
*This fellowship is not available for summer 2019*
