December 1 Doctoral candidates in social sciences or humanities who will have completed all degree requirements except their dissertation when they begin their fellowship are eligible to apply for the Dissertation Fellowship. Applicants must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or landed immigrants. Proposals must be related in substantial part to Japan.
Comparative research is acceptable.
Priority will be given to applicants who have secured affiliation with an institution or research associate in Japan at the time of application. The Library Support Program is designed to promote understanding of, and research on, Japan through donations of books and other materials such as video cassette tapes and compact discs related to Japan and Japanese culture. The library of any Canadian research or educational institution above the secondary school level is eligible to apply for this program. There are three levels of participation, depending upon the level of the institution's Japanese studies programs. The value of the donated materials will range between 800,000 yen and 1,000,000 yen.