CEPEX 2018 Japan Studies Award
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CEPEX 2018 Japan Studies Award Application Packet
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Application Timeline
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Wednesday, January 31, 2018
Please submit applications to uehara.nicole@sojitz.com by 5 PM on January 31.
Application Review: February 1-2, 2018
CEPEX staff will review applications and select candidates for in-person interviews.
INTERVIEW CANDIDATES ANNOUNCED: February 2, 2018
Successful candidates will be contacted via email to set up an interview date and time on February 2.
INTERVIEWS CONDUCTED: February 5-9, 2018
Applicants will be invited for an in-person interview with CEPEX staff in Washington, DC.
RESULTS ANNOUNCED: Friday, February 9, 2018
Interview results will be announced by February 9, 2018.
10-week DC Internship: February 19-April 27, 2018
The Japan Studies Award winner will intern for 10 weeks in the Washington, DC office of Sojitz Corporation of America. Internship hours will be 5-10 hours/week, depending on the student’s schedule. The Japan Studies Award winner will participate in think tank seminars, targeted research, and professional networking-related activities during the internship. A small stipend is provided during the DC internship.
10-Day Japan Trip: May/June 2018 (Dates TBD)
The Japan Studies Award winner will have an opportunity to travel to Tokyo for an internship with Sojitz Corporation. Activities will include a self-directed research project and first-hand look at the Japanese business world. Roundtrip airfare, hotel, travel insurance and a stipend are provided during the Tokyo internship.
