CEPEX 2019 Japan Studies Award
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2019 Japan Studies Award Application Packet
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Application Timeline
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Wednesday, January 31, 2019
Please submit applications to uehara.nicole@cepex.org by 5 PM on January 31, 2019.
APPLICATION REVIEW/INTERVIEW CANDIDATES ANNOUNCED: February 1, 2019
CEPEX staff will review applications and select candidates for in-person interviews. Successful candidates will be contacted via email to set up an interview date and time.
INTERVIEWS CONDUCTED: February 4-8, 2019
Applicants will be invited for an in-person interview with CEPEX staff in Washington, DC.
RESULTS ANNOUNCED: Friday, February 8, 2019
Interview results will be announced by February 8, 2019.
10-week DC Internship: February 11-April 26, 2019
The Japan Studies Award winner will intern for 10 weeks in the Washington, DC office of Sojitz Corporation of America (with one week off for Spring Break). 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. A small stipend is provided during the DC internship.
10-Day Japan Trip: May/June 2019 (Dates TBD)
The Japan Studies Award winner will have an opportunity to travel to Tokyo for an internship with Sojitz Research Institute. 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.
