FY2024
Outline of Call for
Program of Overseas Study for Upcoming Artists
Deadline： August 1, 2023 (Japan time)
Note: the program is for Japanese nationals or permanent residents of Japan.
This English version is only for applicants to explain the program to prospective
hosts. It is a provisional translation and has limited content.
1Program Purpose

Since 1967, the Agency for Cultural Affairs has provided support for overseas training of upcoming
artists aiming for developing human resources of culture and arts in Japan. The " Program ofOverseas Study for Upcoming Artists" covers seven fields: fine arts, music, dance, drama, film,stage art, or media arts.
Applicants make their own plans for overseas training. Possible destinations for training include
universities, art institutes, and other practical training designated for artists, including private
tutoring. This program supports international airfare and accommodation expenses.
2Training Category, Training Period, Training Start Date, etc.
Training category
Long term training
One year training

Training period: 200-350 days

Training start date:

Two year training

Training period: 351-700 days

2024 and March 31,

Three year training

Training period: 701-1050 days

2025

Training

forschool students

highbetween September 1,Training period: 200-350 days

Special training
Training period: 20-80 days

Training start date:
between May 1, 2024

In the special training, research with a clear theme and content and February 28, 2025(“research”), and training for the purpose of creating,performing, and exhibiting works at international art festivals(“international art festival”) are also eligible.
The training period is the number of days from the training start date at the trainingsite to the training end date at the training site. Applicants will develop a training plan
upon application. Support by this program will be canceled if there are major changes
to the plan or if a visa cannot be obtained for the destination country even afteradoption.

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Requirements(1) Having Japanese nationality or permanent residency status in Japan(2) The purpose and content of the training are specific and clear, and age (as ofSeptember 1, 2023) must be met to the range as follows:
Longterm
training

fine arts
One year training

18 or over 18
and under 50

Fields other than the above

18 or over 18
and under 45

fine arts
Two year training

18 or over 18
and under 35

Fields other than the above

18 or over 18
and under 30

fine arts

18 or over 18

Three year training

and under 32
Fields other than the above

18 or over 18
and under 27

High school student

music, dance

training
Special training

15 or over 15
and under 18

All seven fields

18 or over 18(3) Have a track record of artistic activities in the field of specialization.
(4) Possess sufficient language skills for overseas training.
(5) There is a guarantee of acceptance of the host institute (including cases where thehost is an individual).
(6) For high school student training, applicants must have the consent from theirguardians before applying and must have completed compulsory education at the startof the training.
(7) If you are currently employed and will be enrolled during the training period, youmust have the consent of the affiliated organization.
(8) Must have a letter of invitation at the time of application (only for special training of“international art festival”) .
(9) For special training, applicants must reside in Japan before the start of the training
and return to Japan after the training. (If you are staying overseas or will stay overseas
after completing the training, please consider other than the special training.)(10) If you have been supported by this program in the past, you must check the training
category you can applying for in the table below:
Past training under this program

Applicable training category

one year training, two years training,

special training

three years training
special training

one year training, two years training, threeyears training

Training for high school students

one year training, two years training, threeShort-term training (until 2022)

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(11) If you are supported by the other programs and wish to be supported by thisprogram, you cannot receive support for international flight tickets and accommodation
expenses in duplicate.
4.

Acceptance and Invitation Letter

4.1. Acceptance Letter
・All applicants, except for the special training of "research/international art festival,"
are required to submit an acceptance letter for apply. If the host is aninstitution/organization, the acceptance letter should have a letterhead.
・The letter must include items 1 to 4 below:
1. Acceptance period (such as XX/XX, 20XX to XX/XX, 20XX) ** Be sure to specify the period that covers the entire training period on theapplication form.
2. Date of acceptance3. Acceptor's name and signature (handwritten signature or electronic signature)
4. Applicant's name
・If the applicant is enrolled in a school or training institute, a copy of the student ID
showing the period of enrollment or a copy of the admission permit can besubmitted instead of an acceptance letter. However, please be sure to specify theperiod that covers the entire training period on the application form (e.g.
XX/XX/20XX to XX/XX/20XX).
4.2. Invitation Letter
・All applicants for the special training of "international art festival" are required tosubmit an Invitation letter for apply. If the host is an institution/organization, theinvitation letter should have a letterhead.
・The letter must include items 1 to 6 below:
1. Name of art festival
2. Festival period
3. Issuing date of invitation letter
4. Inviting institution/organization name, host's name and signature (handwritten
signature or electronic signature)
5. Applicant's name
6. Expenses to be borne by the other party **Expenses to be borne by the other party must not overlap with this program(you cannot receive support for international flight tickets and accommodation
expenses in duplicate).

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