The scholarship is normally given for summer support between the awardee's third and fourth years of undergraduate work. The Isayama Scholarship provides economy-class air travel and living expenses for up to ten weeks in Japan.
Students majoring in any discipline are eligible to apply.
Applicants need not be proficient in the Japanese language but must demonstrate that their time in Japan will contribute substantially to the completion of their proposed project. The application deadline is April 15. To apply, please submit a written proposal of no more than five pages in length, along with your resume, current Stanford transcript, two letters of reference, and a budget for the proposed period of stay in Japan. The proposal should describe your research topic in detail and explain why you need to spend time in Japan in pursuing this research.