Fellowship Program by Nippon Foundation

Asian Public Intellectuals (API) Fellowships Program

The API Fellowships are for those under 40 years of age, as of August 31, 2009.
The project may be carried out for a minimum of four (4) months to a maximum
of twelve (12) months. Up to two (2) API Participating Countries may be visited.

In addition to the general eligibility above, the applicants for the API Fellowships must:
Be under the age of 40 as of August 31, 2009 (exceptions may be made);
Have the ability and desire to engage in research projects and/or professional activities
in the Participating Countries other than the applicant's native or country of residence;
Have a strong potential to contribute to their field in the future; - Undertake the proposed
research projects and/or professional activities for a consecutive period of between four (4)
and twelve (12) months (Note: The fellowship period must be continuous.); and
Undertake the proposed research projects and/or professional activities in up to two (2) of the
Participating Countries, but in a country(ies) other than the applicant's native country or
country of residence.

What is timing?
The deadline for application submission is August 31, 2009.
Interviews will take place in September/October/November 2009.
The results will be announced in February 2010.
The project must be carried out between July 1, 2010 and July 31, 2011.

Application materials
An application must include:

1. Application Form

- Application form for applicants from Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines
(Click here to download application brochure in English)

- Application form & Application brochure for applicants from Japan

- Application form for applicants from Thailand
(Click here to download application brochure in Thai)

Note: For applicants from Thailand, it is required to submit your application materials both
in English and Thai.

2. A Cover Letter
A cover letter with brief introduction of yourself and details of why you are applying for the API
Fellowships Program.

3. A Curriculum Vitae
A full CV, written in English with details of your education, professional career, publications,
and achievements. (Not more than three (3) pages in length.)

4. Two Reference Letters
If these are not in English, you must provide an English translation. These letters should be addressed to the API Fellowships Program, and be written within three (3) months before the deadline for submission.

5. A Project Proposal
Your project proposal must address to the following questions (in less than five (5) pages):

• What is your project? Please answer in detail.
• Why do you want to carry out this project?
• Why are you the right person to do this project? (mention relevant previous experience.)
• How are you going to do it? (methodology)
• What will be the outputs (research paper, video, performance, etc.) and how will you disseminate it?
• How does the project contribute to the goal of API?
• What are your past achievements and future plans as a public intellectual? (organization, advocacy, publication, etc.) How will this Fellowship help you?

Please submit the all above documents in one envelope addressed to the Partner Institution in your country; list here.