The 2012 CEPEX Japan Studies Award contest is open to George Mason University undergraduate students in good standing. There is no restriction on the major or field of study the student is pursuing. Nor is it required that the participating student be enrolled in a Japanese language course.

 Desired Candidate Qualities

  •   Interest in Japan
  •   Open to learning about and  trying new things
  •    Positive attitude
  •    Organized
  •    Motivated
  •    Self-starter and independent
  •   Able to work with minimal supervision
  •   Research skills a plus
  •   Able to work in a professional environment
  •   Willing to participate in speaking engagements about the award
  •   Flexible

 Application Timeline:

APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 16th, 2012, 5:00 pm (EST)

Application Review: March 16-April 1, 2012

INTERVIEW CANDIDATES ANNOUNCED: April 2, 2012

INTERVIEWS CONDUCTED: April 4-13, 2012

RESULTS ANNOUNCED: April 16, 2012

In-Person Pre-Internship Meeting: April 17-May 1, 2012 (Mtg. date TBD)

2-Week DC Internship: May 21-June 1, 2012

10-Day Japan Trip: June 5-14, 2012 (tentative dates)

CEPEX 2012 Japan Studies Award Application Packet

Click on the blue link above to access the application packet.

For further information or questions, please contact the CEPEX co-directors Christy Busch or Nicole Lindsay  at 202-429-0280.