Application for Participation in
The Visiting Researcher Program of
The Bishop Williams Memorial Fund

The Bishop Williams Memorial FundOf theNippon Sei Ko Kai(Anglican-Episcopal Church in Japan)

Bishop Williams Memorial Fund
c/o Chapel Office
Rikkyo University
3-34-1 Nishi-Ikebukuro
Toshima-ku, Tokyo 171-8501
JAPAN

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The Bishop Williams Memorial Fundof theNippon Sei Ko Kai(Anglican-Episcopal Church in Japan)
HISTORY
The Rt. Rev. Channing Moore Williams was a missionary of the American Episcopal Church who
first came to Japan in 1859 as a young priest. During the many years he spent in Japan, Bishop
Williams made very substantial contributions to the establishment of the Church here－and inparticular, to the establishment of a number of educational institutions based firmly on Christianvalues and principles.
More than a hundred and thirty-five years have passed since these schools were founded byWilliams, and today they occupy prominent positions among the thousands of educational
institutions in Japan; indeed, they have produced some of Japan’s most respected leaders in various
fields of endeavor. Yet when we view the overall situation of our Japanese society and education, weare made aware of the continuing need to exert every effort to carry out the mission entrusted to us
by Bishop Williams: to undergird the education and research conducted at our educational
institutions with the precepts of Christianity and the spirit of Christian faith.
As one means of contributing to these efforts, we－members of the Nippon Sei Ko Kai (NSKK) andadministrators of NSKK-related institutions－reflecting on the need mentioned above and thechallenge given to us, and grateful for our valued heritage from Bishop Williams, undertook in 1977
at the General Synod of the NSKK to establish the Bishop Williams Memorial Fund.
LECTURE PROGRAM
The projects presently being operated by the Fund are: first, a Memorial Lectureship through which
excellent scholars from within and without Japan are invited to present lectures and seminars on
topics dealing with their particular academic fields of specialization. This Memorial Lectureshipbrings to the campuses of NSKK institutions scholars in various fields who are of the highest caliber,
and whose religious faith can promote those values so important to the integrity of the institutions
and of Japan itself. Many of the lectures and seminars are open to the general public, as well as tostudents and faculty members; and from such contacts comes an awakened realization of theimportance of these religious and moral values in conducting research and education.
In 1979 the inaugural lecturer was Arthur Michael Ramsey, former Archbishop Canterbury; in 1981,
Arthur R. Peacocke, of Cambridge University, an authority on Physical Biochemistry as well as atheologian and author of many books on Christianity and science; in 1983, Joseph M. Kitagawa, of
the University of Chicago, who was a leading scholar in the history of religions; in 1984, the Rev. K.
H. Ting, Principal of Nanjing Union Theological Seminary and President of the China ChristianCouncil; in 1985, the Rev. Dr. Cyril Powles, Professor Emeritus of Trinity College, Toronto University,
a former long-time missionary to Japan and a scholar in Church History; in 1986, the Rt. Rev. John
M. Allin, former Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church in the U.S.A.; in 1989, the Rt. Rev. HughMontefiore, Retired Bishop of Birmingham (England); in 1993, Dr. Robert L. Fulton, Professor ofSociology and Director of the Center for Death Education and Research at the University of
Minnesota; in 1994, the Rev. Dennis Eric Nineham, Emeritus Professor of Theology of the
University of Bristol; in 1999, Dr. Laura-Lynne McBain, a leading counselor and scholar on Pastoral
Care and Domestic Violence; in 2004 the Rev. Dr. Andrew Davey, Secretary for Community and
Urban Affairs on the Board for Social Responsibility of the Archbishop’s Council of the Anglican
Communion; in 2009, the Rt. Rev. Frank T. Griswold, former Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal
Church in the U.S.A; and in 2012, Dr. Robert N. Bellah Emeritus Professor of Sociology of the
University of California Berkeley.
－ 2 －VISITING RESEARCHER PROGRAM
The second project in the plan has been the establishment of a Visiting Researcher Program. Under
this program, qualified young men and women, especially from the developing nations of Asia,
Africa, and Latin America, are invited to Rikkyo University or other NSKK institutions, where they
will be provided with the facilities for research in their chosen field. (If, depending on the particularfield, such facilities are not available at NSKK institutions, arrangements will be made to use
facilities at other institutions.) The researchers on their part may be asked to give informal lectureson their research field to faculty and students in those institutions. By such means, it can be
expected that in the environment of an educational institution, there will be a meaningfulinterchange of thought and values in some depth.
In past years, for example, successful candidates from Southeast Asia, Africa, and South America
have been invited to participate; and their research has included such fields as environmental
science, animal breeding, telecommunications, psychology, business administration, law, radiology,
education, agriculture, nursing, midwifery, pharmacology, and computer science. The question may
be asked: why should these young people be encouraged to come to Japan for this program? Whatwould they bring with them, and what could they be expected to receive that would not be more
readily available elsewhere? The answer to the latter question has much to do with the peculiar
situation of Japan among the technically developed nations. Japan, in contradistinction to America
and the nations of Europe, is a nation which not so long ago may have been in very much the same
situation as that of the countries from which the researchers would come. Until fifty or sixty years
ago Japan was largely an agricultural society; then came rapid technological development on abroad scale, having a great impact on Japanese society resulting in many changes－both desirable
and undesirable. The researchers, coming from nations now engaged in their own technologicaldevelopment, could be observers and learners not only of what is safe and good in such development
but also of what is dangerous and bad. They could take home lessons in what can be done thatwould be helpful to their own country’s development, and also of what should be avoided.
As for what they would bring with them: on their part, to their life in Japan and to the relationshipsthat they would form here with their friends and colleagues, the researchers and trainees would
bring the gift of their own culture and of their Christian faith. In the exchange much could be given
and received on both sides.
To further explain the aims of the Visiting Researcher Program, it may be helpful to present heresome examples of the type of applicant that could be considered for this program:－ 3 －Applicant

Applicant’s desire

1 A college graduate who has recently
completed his/her undergraduate
education

To do graduate study in some field suchas administration of medium-and
small-scale business enterprises, social
welfare work, etc.

2 A nursing college graduate who is now
employed as a nurse in a hospital

To complete an advanced course of study,or Master’s degree in a recognized collegeof nursing in such subjects as
nursing, nutrition, midwifery, or
nursing research.

3 A graduate of a special technicalschool who is interested in farming,or in nursery school operation

To study at the college level such
subjects as agriculture, or pre-elementary
school education, etc.

4 A college graduate who now holds a
position in industry

To take some advanced courses and/or
conduct research in such fields as businessadministration, environmental problems,
industrial psychology, etc.

5 A person already holding a graduate
degree who is doing research in his /herspecialized field at his/her own
university

To do further advanced study andresearch in such fields as medicine,
pharmacology, agriculture, social sciences,
natural sciences, etc.

Please note that the above are merely examples: the scope of the program is not limited to these.

－ 4 －The Visiting Researcher Programa program under the auspices of
the Bishop Williams Memorial Fundof the Nippon Sei Ko Kai (NSKK)(Anglican-Episcopal Church in Japan)

1. Requirements for Eligibility
1. The applicant shall be a graduate of a university or college. However, graduates of junior colleges
or of specialized technical or vocational schools shall also be eligible to apply, but in these cases, it
is to be desired that such applicants have a few years of actual working experience subsequent totheir graduation.
2. Applicants shall currently be in one or more of the following statuses:(a) employed in a company or other commercial, agricultural or educational enterprise, or ingovernment(b) enrolled in a graduate school(c) engaged in teaching, research, or training at a recognized educational or research institution
3. The applicant shall be an Anglican recommended by the Anglican bishop of his/her diocese, or a
Christian of another denomination recommended by an Anglican bishop.
4. Applicants shall be 34 years of age or under as of October 1, 2024
NOTE: In order to receive full consideration, applicants must meet all of the above requirements.

2. Terms of Grant to the Researcher
Applicants are being sought mainly from the developing nations of Asia, Latin America, and Africa.
1. As a general rule, the number of applicants to be accepted for the program will be one per year.
However, it may be possible in some cases to select two applicants for shorter terms.
2. The period of research in Japan will normally be approximately one and a half years from October,the first six months being devoted to Japanese language training. (In the case of Visiting
Researchers in the field of medicine or dentistry, this period may be shorter.)
3. Transportation expenses to and from Japan for the Visiting Researcher and living quarters(suitable for a single person) will be provided for the awardee. Transportation expenses will also be
provided for one return trip to the home country part-way through the 18-month stay.
4. Tuition will be waived, and a stipend will be provided in the amount of 100,000 yen per month.
5. Field study and research allowance will be provided in the amount of 700,000 yen for the whole
period of 18 months.
6. Applicants should be cognizant also of the following:(a) Normally the research completed by a Visiting Researcher will be recognized by the awarding ofa certificate from the institution concerned, although given the short one-year term, it isunlikely that a degree or diploma will be awarded.
－ 5 －(b) Good proficiency in the English language is required; and the Visiting Researcher is also
expected to study the Japanese language and attain as much proficiency as possible.
(c) Since the academic year in Japan begins in April, Visiting Researchers will be expected to cometo Japan in October (preceding the April start of academic work) and undertake Japanese
language training for approximately six months.
(d) Each Visiting Researcher will be assigned to an educational institution on the basis of where themost suitable research facilities are available. Whenever possible, this assignment will be madeto an NSKK-affiliated institution; but, in some cases, depending on his/her particular field, theassignment may be to a non-NSKK-affiliated institution.

3. Application Procedure
1. APPLICATION DOCUMENTS(1) Completed Application Form (prescribed form)
Wherever possible, please print and submit a typed version in Microsoft Word or similar format.
(2) Three Letters of Reference
These must include one from an Anglican bishop or the prelate of a “Union” Church formed by
the merger of an Anglican Church with other Christian Churches as part of the ecumenicalmovement. These letters are to be written by the referee on his/her professional letterhead,sealed in an envelope by the referee and signed over the seal by the referee, then returned tothe applicant to be sent in with the other documents.
(3) Health Certificate (prescribed form)(4) Official Transcript of Academic Record (undergraduate level and above)
This should be an official transcript showing courses taken and grades received, issued by theinstitution and sealed and signed by the registrar or other appropriate official.)(5) Certification of Japanese or English Language Proficiency (prescribed form)
It should be signed by a language teacher or other qualified person.
NOTE: All documents should be written in either English or Japanese. If not, the English or Japanesetranslation must be attached. The letters of reference and the certificate of health must be
submitted by the applicant in the same mailing envelope with the completed application form.
2. CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS : October 13 2023
All application documents should be submitted to the following address and in time to reach thisaddress by the closing date:
Bishop Williams Memorial Fund
c/o Chapel Office
Rikkyo University
3-34-1 Nishi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku,
Tokyo 171-8501, Japan
Tel: 81-3-3985-2698, Fax: 81-3-3985-4724
williams-m-fund@rikkyo.ac.jp

http://www.nskk.org/province/en_document.htm－ 6 －3. NOTIFICATION OF RESULTS
All applicants will be notified of the results by postal mail on or before March 31 of the year thatthe program is to begin. Inquiries by telephone, fax, or e-mail concerning the selection resultscannot be answered.

4. To be noted:
1. If any application document, including letters of reference, is not in order and/or does not reach usby the closing date, the application itself cannot be considered.
2. Application documents once submitted will not be returned. Also, for the information ofprospective applicants, the following list may be useful:

List of Nippon Sei Ko Kai Educational Institutions
In the Tokyo area
・Rikkyo (St. Paul’s) University
・Rikkyo (St. Paul’s) High School, Junior High School, and Primary School
・Rikkyo Jogakuin(St. Margaret’s ) Senior High School, Junior High School, and Primary School・St. Luke’s International University
・St. Luke’s International Hospital・Central Theological College
・Koran (St. Hilda’s) Girls’ High School and Junior High School

In the Osaka area

・Heian Joaquim Junior (St. Agnes) College for Girls
・Heian Joaquín (St. Agnes) Girls’ High School and Junior High School・Bishop Williams Theological Seminary・Poole Gaskin Junior College
・Poole Gachupin Junior & Senior High Schools
・Momoyama Gakuin (St. Andrew’s ) University
・Momoyama Gakuin (St. Andrew’s ) High School and Junior High School)・St. Barnabas’ School of Midwifery・St. Michael’s International School・Shoin Women’s University
・Shoin High School and Junior High School
・Kobe International (St. Michael’s) University
・High School attached to Kobe International (St. Michael’s) University

In other areas

・Haruna-So Pre-Nursing College (Gunma Prefecture)
・Nagoya Ryujo ( St. Mary’s) University( Aich Prefecture)
・Nagoya Ryujo ( St. Mary’s) College( Aich Prefecture)－ 7 －Application for Participation in
The Visiting Researcher Program of
The Bishop Williams Memorial Fund
APPLICATION SHOULD BE TYPED (OR NEATLY PRINTED)IN ENGLISH(IF APPROPRIATE, JAPANESE CHARACTERS MAY BE USED)
1

Full name :(family name),(first name)Recentphotograph(approx.

(middle name)

3×4cm)

2

Sex :Marital status :3

Date of birth :4

Nationality :5

Church affiliation:(If Anglican, give diocese, and name, address, telephone and fax number of bishop:)6

Applicant’s home address :(month),(day)(year)

Age :Place of birth :E-mail address :Telephone No :7

(country code)(area code)

Person to be contacted in case of emergency or in case applicant cannot be reached:
Name :
Address :Telephone No:(country code)(area code)

E-mail address :8

Current employment and status :Business address :Telephone No :9(country code)(area code)

Other Fax numbers or email addresses through which the applicant can be reached:－ ①－(country)

10 Educational background:

Name of
Institution

Location

Year & monthofattendance

Number ofyears ofattendance

Diploma/degreeand date

from
Elementary
schoolto

Lower andupper secondary
schoolHigher education:
undergraduate
level

Graduate level

11 Professional positions held:

PeriodEmploying institution/company

Location

from
to

from
to

from
to

－ ②－

Position

Type of work

12 Education, research, and / or professional positions in countries other than your own; and foreignexchange fellowships, travel grants, etc., received on such occasions.

PeriodInstitution

Location

Status / Position

Name of Organization
Providing Fellowship(if applicable)

from
to

from
to

13 Language proficiency (indicate by “excellent”, “good”, “fair”, “poor”, and “not at all”) :Language

Reading

Writing

Speaking

Japanese

EnglishOther Language

14 What is your past / present specialized field of study / research?

15 a) What is your desired field of study or research in Japan (title or theme of your research)?

b) Your intended study in Japan would focus on:☐ purely academic research☐ research and training－ ③－☐ more practical training

16 Statement of the reasons which have motivated you to apply for this program. Include in thisstatement what particular studies you desire to pursue in Japan and a detailed study or research plan.
(If more space is needed, attach a separate sheet which may include references and lists of previous
research work.)

17 What are your plans for the future after returning from Japan to your home country?

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18 Teaching experience

19 If you think you would be able to give a course of instruction to Japanese students using the English or
Japanese language, in what subject could you do so (for example, your own major, your native
language, the culture of your country, etc.)?

20 Describe in this space the duties and responsibilities of your present occupation.

21 Describe in this space the prospects you have for employment upon returning to your home country(for example returning to your current job, positions you know of in areas related to your training inJapan, opportunities to teach what you have learned, etc.).

22 List below the names and addresses of three persons whom you have asked to submit a letter ofrecommendation on your behalf. These should include an Anglican bishop.
Name

Address and FAX or
telephone number

Position－ ⑤－

23 Family Information

24

Your Spouse

Name & age :ChildrenName(s) & age(s) :For married applicants and/or those who have children :The fund is able to provide transportation expenses for only the recipient of the scholarship award,
and not for his/her family.
a. Would you be willing to come alone to Japan for this period of study?
(

) Yes

(

) No

b. If you reply to (a) is ‘no’, indicate the particular reason(s) for which you wish to bring your
spouse/family.
() Because one of us is physically handicapped and requires daily assistance.
[Explain on a separate sheet.]() Because we can find our own resources for staying together.
[Explain on a separate sheet.]

Note
Unfortunately, the Fund is not able to expand its financial care to the scholar’s family in principle.
In addition, the living costs in urban areas of Japan are extremely high, compared to those ofdeveloping nations. For example, in Tokyo, the rent of the most basic apartment (1 bedroom withbathroom and kitchenette) would be at least US$800 per month. For these reasons, kindly
understand that the Fund must discourage the applicant from bringing a spouse or family, unlessthey have a second source of funding. If the applicant faces a specific serious or personal
circumstance which the Fund should take into account, please state it on a separate sheet.

25 Signature
I certify that all of the foregoing statements are true in every respect.
(Date)(Signature of Applicant)－ ⑥－To: Bishop Williams Memorial Fund

Health Certificate

Name
Date of birthAge(month)

(day)

Sex

(year)

This is to certify that the above-named person was physically examined by me and was found to be in acondition of good health, being free from any contagious disease. I believe he/she is able to carry on afull course of study abroad.

Date(month)Physician’s
signature

Name andaddress ofinstitution

－ ⑦－

(day)

(year)

To: Bishop Williams Memorial Fund

Certification of Japanese or English
Language Proficiency(To be signed by a language teacher or other qualified person)
Name of Applicant
Native Language(s) of Your Country/Region
Language(s) of Instruction in:High School
College, University,
Or Technical School
Relevant Test Scores, Awards, or Courses CompletedComment

I hereby certify that the above named applicant is sufficiently proficient in the English/Japanese (circle one
or both) Language to allow him/her to fully participate in a course of study/training at the University level.

Date

Signature
Title

Name and Address of Institution－ ⑧－

The Bishop Williams Memorial Fundof theNippon Sei Ko Kai(Anglican-Episcopal Church in Japan)
Request for a Letter of Reference
To the applicant: Write your name on this page and give one to each of the three persons you have asked towrite a letter of recommendation. Note that one of these must be an Anglican bishop. Do not return thispage with your application.

Applicant’s name:To the person writing the recommendation:
The applicant named above is applying for the Visiting Researcher program of the Bishop Williams
Fund and has asked that you provide a letter of reference. We appreciate your time and effort in
supplying this information. The program is an 18 month fellowship which allows qualified applicants topursue research in Japan which will contribute to the development of their home country upon theirreturn. Information on the program, requirements for eligibility, and terms of the grant are listed in theapplication, copies of which are available from the Rikkyo University address shown below. We would
like to ask that you write a letter of reference according to the criteria listed below. The letter should be
written on your professional letterhead with your organization’s stamp or seal. Completed letters ofreference should be sealed in an envelope by the referee, and signed over this seal by the referee, thenreturned to the applicant to be sent in with the application. Please keep this page for your reference.

In the letter of reference, please be sure to include:・Your name, title, organization, and telephone and facsimile numbers
・Name of the Applicant
・Applicant’s area of research/training interest
・How long you have known the applicant
・How well and in what capacity you know the applicant
・The applicant’s special academic/professional strengths and weaknesses
・The applicant’s greatest achievement (academic, personal, community, church related)
・The prospects the applicant has for employment upon returning to his/her home country (for example
returning to his/her current job, positions you know of in areas related to his/her training in Japan, andopportunities to teach what he/she has learned)
・Any additional comments that you deem relevant concerning the applicant.

Correspondence Address: Chapel Office; Rikkyo University; 3-34-1 Nishi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo
171-8501 JAPAN (Tel: 81-3-3985-2698, Fax: 81-3-3985-4724) E-MAIL : williams-m-fund@rikkyo.ac.jp－ ⑨－

The Bishop Williams Memorial Fundof theNippon Sei Ko Kai(Anglican-Episcopal Church in Japan)
Request for a Letter of Reference
To the applicant: Write your name on this page and give one to each of the three persons you have asked towrite a letter of recommendation. Note that one of these must be an Anglican bishop. Do not return thispage with your application.

Applicant’s name:To the person writing the recommendation:
The applicant named above is applying for the Visiting Researcher program of the Bishop Williams
Fund and has asked that you provide a letter of reference. We appreciate your time and effort in
supplying this information. The program is an 18 month fellowship which allows qualified applicants topursue research in Japan which will contribute to the development of their home country upon theirreturn. Information on the program, requirements for eligibility, and terms of the grant are listed in theapplication, copies of which are available from the Rikkyo University address shown below. We would
like to ask that you write a letter of reference according to the criteria listed below. The letter should be
written on your professional letterhead with your organization’s stamp or seal. Completed letters ofreference should be sealed in an envelope by the referee, and signed over this seal by the referee, thenreturned to the applicant to be sent in with the application. Please keep this page for your reference.

In the letter of reference, please be sure to include:・Your name, title, organization, and telephone and facsimile numbers
・Name of the Applicant
・Applicant’s area of research/training interest
・How long you have known the applicant
・How well and in what capacity you know the applicant
・The applicant’s special academic/professional strengths and weaknesses
・The applicant’s greatest achievement (academic, personal, community, church related)
・The prospects the applicant has for employment upon returning to his/her home country (for example
returning to his/her current job, positions you know of in areas related to his/her training in Japan, andopportunities to teach what he/she has learned)
・Any additional comments that you deem relevant concerning the applicant.

Correspondence Address: Chapel Office; Rikkyo University;3-34-1 Nishi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo
171-8501 JAPAN (Tel: 81-3-3985-2698, Fax: 81-3-3985-4724) E-MAIL : williams-m-fund@rikkyo.ac.jp－ ⑩－

The Bishop Williams Memorial Fundof theNippon Sei Ko Kai(Anglican-Episcopal Church in Japan)
Request for a Letter of Reference
To the applicant: Write your name on this page and give one to each of the three persons you have asked towrite a letter of recommendation. Note that one of these must be an Anglican bishop. Do not return thispage with your application.

Applicant’s name:To the person writing the recommendation:
The applicant named above is applying for the Visiting Researcher program of the Bishop Williams
Fund and has asked that you provide a letter of reference. We appreciate your time and effort in
supplying this information. The program is an 18 month fellowship which allows qualified applicants topursue research in Japan which will contribute to the development of their home country upon theirreturn. Information on the program, requirements for eligibility, and terms of the grant are listed in theapplication, copies of which are available from the Rikkyo University address shown below. We would
like to ask that you write a letter of reference according to the criteria listed below. The letter should be
written on your professional letterhead with your organization’s stamp or seal. Completed letters ofreference should be sealed in an envelope by the referee, and signed over this seal by the referee, thenreturned to the applicant to be sent in with the application. Please keep this page for your reference.

In the letter of reference, please be sure to include:・Your name, title, organization, and telephone and facsimile numbers
・Name of the Applicant
・Applicant’s area of research/training interest
・How long you have known the applicant
・How well and in what capacity you know the applicant
・The applicant’s special academic/professional strengths and weaknesses
・The applicant’s greatest achievement (academic, personal, community, church related)
・The prospects the applicant has for employment upon returning to his/her home country (for example
returning to his/her current job, positions you know of in areas related to his/her training in Japan, andopportunities to teach what he/she has learned)
・Any additional comments that you deem relevant concerning the applicant.

Correspondence Address: Chapel Office; Rikkyo University; 3-34-1 Nishi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo
171-8501 JAPAN (Tel: 81-3-3985-2698, Fax: 81-3-3985-4724) E-MAIL : williams-m-fund@rikkyo.ac.jp－ ⑪－