Program Application Procedures

The Web site currently describes programs available in Canada for the 2011-2012 fiscal year (April 1, 2012- March 31, 2013).

Decisions on applications to Japan Foundation open programs are made once a year so that all applications may stand on an equal basis in an international competition.

Applications forms are available in September for the next fiscal year. Program application deadlines vary per program. Please check the individual program for the deadline. Applications are sent to Tokyo to be screened. Decisions for most applications are announced in April.

How to Apply

1) Contact the Japan Foundation, Toronto or the nearest diplomatic mission to clarify your eligibility. (Even if you are certain of your eligibility, it is helpful to let the office know that you are planning to submit an application.)

• Ontario residents living outside the National Capital Region should apply through the Japan Foundation, Toronto
• National Capital Region residents should apply through the Embassy of Japan, Ottawa
• British Columbia and Yukon residents should apply through the Consulate General of Japan, Vancouver
• Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Northwest Territories residents should apply through the Consulate General of Japan, Calgary
• Quebec and Atlantic provinces residents should apply through the Consulate General of Japan, Montreal

2) Download application from this website or request a copy to be mailed to you from the Japan Foundation, Toronto. Fill out the application and submit by its specific deadline.

3) The application results for most programs will be sent to you by mail in April 2012..

Japanese Studies and Intellectual Exchange Programs for 2012-2013

The following programs are open to Canadian educational institutions or individuals. General application procedure information is available on Programs Application Procedure. For a detailed description, click on each program below:

The Japan Foundation Japanese Studies Fellowship Program

This program provides support to preeminent foreign scholars in Japanese Studies to give an opportunity to conduct research in Japan. Detailed information and application forms Deadline: December 1, 2011

Grant Program for Intellectual Exchange Conference

This program provides grants to partially cover the expenses of implementing such projects as international conferences, symposia, seminars, workshops etc., to contribute to intellectual collaboration worldwide. Detailed information and application forms Deadline: December 1, 2011