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2014 FELLOWSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT APPLICABLE FOR THE PERIOO OF

APRIL 2014 THROUGH MARCH 2015 DEAOLlNE: AUGUST 31,2013

THE MATSUMAE INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION


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THE FOUNDER'S CONCEPT

TOWARDS A UNDERSTANDING OF JAPAN AND A LASTING WORLD

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await our people in the 21 st activities. and mankind.

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a path ta and prosperity on basis of mutual understanding. search for enduring andthe world, and an effective path to as aare led ta the to create this

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world today as of conflict dmerentThe Club of Rome has identified three crises that endanger the

statement issurround us today, the road ta one.

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contribution to the world.men and women who

made me at the time theFoundation,

at the same ta say that 1yintend ta the purpose and mission of the Foundation.

1979

Founder Dr. Shigeyoshi(1901-1991)

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ABriefPersonal History ofDr. Shigeyoshi MATSUMAEShigeyoshi Matsumae, born in Kumamoto, Japan, graduated from Tohoku Imperial University in 1925.

In 1935 he invented the "Long Distance Non-Loaded Cable Carrier Communication System," which greatlycontributed to the development of an international communications exchange network.

In 1937, he was awarded a Doctor's Degree in Engineering. Subsequently he was introduced to thenoted Christian theologian, Kanzo Uchimura, and under his influence, decided to become an educator. In1941 he was appointed General Director of the Engineering Dept. of the Ministry of Communications.

During the Second World War, as he pleaded for the termination of hostilities, and strongly opposedthe war policy orthe Tojo Cabinet, he was sent to the front of Philippines by Premier Tojo as a secondclass private in the Imperial Army. Right before the end of the war, when conditions had changedsomewhat, he was able to return to Japan. He was appointed Minister of Communications.

After the close of the war, he began to reconstruct a private college which he had founded during thewar. From this base he establ ished what has now become the Tokai University Educational System. Hewas elected a member of the Lower House of the Japanese Parliament in 1952 and served for 17 years.

He has established a large number of educational cultural exchanges with universities throughout theworld. For his efforts he has received numerous honorary degrees and government citations from variouscountries.

He founded the Matsumae International Foundation in 1979.He passed away in 1991, aged 89.

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The Matsumae International Foundation is a nongovernmental organization. Its Fund is solely based ondonations from many Japanese people who have responded with goodwill to Dr. Shigeyoshi Matsumae 's calI. Whilemany donations have been kindly offered by enterprises and groups, most of the donors are individuals who aresympathetic with the Founder's ideals, and maintain contributions to the Fund from their limited incomes.

Successful applicants are urged to seriously consider and understand the goodwill of those persons, and ensurethat the provided fellowships are utilized effectively.

1. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTSApplicants of non-Japanese nationality who meet ail of the following eligibility requirements are invited to submit

the required application documents.1. Applicants must ho Id a Ph.D. (Doctorate) degree, or be recognized by the Matsumae International Foundation as

possessing equivalent acadernic qualifications.2. Applicants must be under 49 years old at the time of application.3. Applicants must have sufficient conversational ability in English or Japanese to prevent insurmountable

difficulties during their research activities in Japan.4. Applicants should not have been in Japan in the past and/or in the present.5. Applicants should have firm positions an d professions in their home countries, and should return to their

countries on completion of their fellowship st.ay by the Foundation.6. Applicants mu st be of sound health and not physica.lly handicapped in any way which would not pre vent from

carrying out research in Japan.

II. FIELDS OF STUDYFields of study such as natural science, engineering and medicine are given first priority.

TIL PERIOD & NUMBER OF FELLOWSHIPSAt the time of application, please indicate the length of your stay (between 3 to 6 months) from April 2014 to

March 2015. The number of fellowships given is about 13.

IV. HOST INSTITUTION IN JAPANApplicants are free to select host inst itutions (university research laboratories, national research institutions or the

corresponcling facilities of private industry) in which to carry out their research. However. applicants are cautionedthat they are obliged to obtain acceptance from su ch host inst itutions prior to submitting their applications. TheFoundation cannot give counsel or advice to an applicant concerning his/her host institution in Japan.

V. APPLICATION PROCEDUREApplicants should obtain the current issue of the Fellowship Announcement from the Foundation . To obtain the

announcement. write to MlF with name and address by postal mail. or by E-mail. Or, download the announcementfrom the webpage of the Foundation and print out the Application Form in PDF-format or MS Word file.

The Foundation cannot entertain requests for waivers of the eligibility requirements and other conditions. listed inthe Fellowship Announcement. and will not respond to such requests.

Application must be submitted from the app lican fs home country. Under no circumstances will an application beaccepted from a person aIready in Japan.

The Foundat ion never receives applications by Fax or E-Mail.Applications must be received by the Foundation by August 31. 2013 , at the lat est.

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VI. APPLICATION DOCUMENTSAli of the following documents (# 1-#8) - A4 in size - should be submitted on one occasion by the applicant to the

Foundation.Ali documents must be type-written in English. Documents written in any language other than English are not

accepted.Submitted applications which do not contain all of the required documents will be automatically rejected.The Foundation will not be responsible for costs incurred in submitting an application, and reserves the right to

request additional documents i f necessary.Ali documents received become the property of the Foundation, and will not be retumed.After receiving application documents, the Foundation will send the acknowledgement to applicants. The

Foundation will not respond to individual inquiry conceming the s tatus /arrival of application documents.

#1. Application Form (Applicants should use the original Form provided by the Foundation, or an exact photocopy.A self-made Form is not accepted.)The form is made of two pages. Applicant should attach photograph taken within three months. Applicantsshould ensure that every item in the application form, without exception, is properly filled in the spacesprovided. (Please complete all questions.) Applicants should sign and date in the form.

#2 . The Research ProjectApplicant should de scribe this document by oneself.This should include detailed information on the purpose, methodology, content of the research, and the scheduleof the project. The research project must be discussed in detail with the host scientist, and the planned contentmust be consistent with the research facilities at the host institution.

#3 . Complete List of PublicationsThis should include full details of the publication: when and where published, co-authors' names (whereapplicable), size and number of pages, etc. Please indicate in red the title of any publications on the list whichare submitted as reques ted in item "#4".

#4 . Reprint(s) ofwhat th e applicant considers to be his/her most important publication(s)I f the reprint(s) is unavailable in English, please attach a brief abstract (summary) in English written by theapplicant.

#5. Personal History (Curriculum Vitae)#6 . A letter ofrecommendation from the applicant's employer and/or supervisor (e.g. Faculty Dean) testifying

to academic ability and achievements, and confirming th e availability of study leave covering the grantperiod.

#7. A certified copy of the applicant's academic certificates (degrees of Ph.D., Master, Bachelor) issued by theuniversity concerned. (These documents should be in English. If the certificate(s) is unavailable in English,please attach the translation in English.)

#8. An invitation letter with signature by the host scientist confirming;the period of stay, the research project, the availability of research facilities/materials, and the arrangement oflodging accommodation, und MlF Fellowship Program.(The format is free. E-mail is not accepted.)

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VIL SCREENING & NOTIFICATION OF RESULT OF AN APPLICATION1. are examined the Committee of the Foundation on the basis of academic value and the

of of the research projects.2. The results will be sent directly to the after the deadline of application, the end of 2013.3. The Foundation will send a Grant Letter to successful4. The Foundation do es not issue announcements progress, nor will the

respond ta inquiries concerning the status of su ch applications.5, When the decisions of the Committee are the Foundation will neither announce thereasons for the decision nor ta individual inquiry results.

VIII. FELLOWSHIP DETAILSThe following financial support is provided to successful No to his/her family or is

available.Fellowships are provided for successful only, and intended for necessary living expenses and research

activities in Under no circumstances is any part of the fellowships transferable to any other persans or otheritems.

for researchand yen 1S provided monthly for the purpose of of tuition, expenses for

research meals, etc.Insurance .. ,.................... Overseas Travel Accident/Sickness Insurance: (1) Personal accident insurance with death

benefit and medical treatment, and Sickness insurance with death benefit and medicaltreatment

Air transportation ...... An economy-class round-trip air ticket between the international nearest to successful home residence and via most direct

air ticket cannot be converted to nor can cash be the Foundatian for purchase of an air ticket any individual or other than the Foundatian.

sum on arrivai" ~ l O O . O O O yen to assist with local travel expenses on the initial cost ofetc.

IX. SOME NOTICES CONCERNlNG FELLOWSHIP CONDITION1. The is restricted to the period indicated in the Grant Letter. Extension/reduction of the

period is not allowed.2. The invitation by the Foundation is limited to the successful applicant spE;C!rlea in the Grant Letter. The

Foundation neither does concern successful nor any assistance (entryof for them.

3, in Japan by the Foundation, any leave of is not allowed. even thoughit is a

X. WITHDRAWAL OF FELLOWSHIP1. In the event that any of the offenses described below is the Matsumae International Foundation

reserves the right to terminate its rescind the fellowship status of the and immediately inform allauthorities. host etc.) of the situation.

The should return ail the fellowship from the Foundation.(1) Facts which are inconsistent with the rules and regulations se t forth in the Fellowship announcement. the

and/or related documents,False statements or unilateral modification of statements in application forms. the grant letter. and/or relateddocuments.

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THE MATSUMAE INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION4-14-46, Kamiogi, Suginami-ku, Tokyo, 167-0043 JAPAN

URL: http://www.mars.dtLne.jp/mif: contact2mif@mist,dti.ne.jp

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(3) Failure of the recipient to notify the Foundation of past. CUITent or anticipated grants or benefits from otherinstitutions which duplicate in whole or in part those of the Matsumae International Foundation.

2. Should the recipient be refused by his/her host scientist after his/her arrivaI in Japan due to level of requiredcapability and/or behaviors in research activities in Japan, the Fellowship will be immediately rescinded.

EXAMPLES ofWITHDRAWAL:(1) Should the recipient fail to notify the Foundation of past stay and study in Japan under a fellowship grant from

another institution, and the Foundation learns of that fact after his/her arrivaI in Japan, the Fellowship will beimmediately rescinded.

(2) Should the recipient fail to notify the Foundation that he/she has accepted a grant from another institution, andthe Foundation learns of the fact after his/her arrivaI in Japan, the Fellowship will be immediately rescinded.

(3) In the event that the recipient notifies the Foundation of his/her acceptance of a grant from another institution,the Foundation will carefully examine the content of that grant and reserves the right to withdraw its Fellowship.

(4) Should the recipient the host institution, th e Fellowship will be rescinded.(5) Should the recipient change the period of stay in Japan, the Fellowship will be rescinded.

SERVICES FOR FELLOWSStudyTour:

To promote deeper understanding of Japan, the Matsumae International Foundationorganizes a Study Tourduring the invitation period in Japan.

Research Report:Each year, th e Foundation issues a "Research Report" containing summaries of research activities or results whichare kindly submitted by the fellows.

Continued Contact:In order to keep in touch with fellows after their return home, the Foundation issues a periodic "Newsletter" andan annual "Fellowship Directory."

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THE MATSUMAE INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATIONAddress: 4-14-46, Kamiogi, Suginami-ku, Tokyo 167-0043JAPAN

(MlF USE ONLY)Document #1APPLICATION FORM FOR 2014Fill out in English by typewriter or handwriting with block letters an d complete al } questions.

Photo

l would like to apply for a fellowship for th e period of 4.0X3.0cm___months, from _________ to__________(MonthlYear) (MonthIYear) Please write name

an d nationality on2 Nationality the reverse side of

(Present) (Previous) photoHeight cm

3 Name in fullMr.! Ms ._______________ / _______________ _

(Family Name) (Given Name)4 Date and Place of Birth, an d Age

Years old(Month) (Day) (Year) (Place)

Postal Address to be used by th e Foundation

Fax: E-mail:6

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Please list members ofimmediate family_Name

EducationPeriod Name of Institution

Age Relationship

Main Subjects Studied Degree

8 Topic of Ph_Do Thesis

9 Current educational activity, i f anyName of Institution Starting date and expected completion.

Place Main Subjects Expected Degree

10 Previous Stays in J apanPeriod Place Purpose Financed by


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11 Research Project in J apan[Title]

[Brief Summary] Please enclose it s Details as "Document #2."

12 Language (Evaluate using Excellent, Good, Fair and Poor)Writing Reading Speaking

English13 ' Current Employment (Position, Name of Organization)

14 Future Professional Plans_____________________________________________ in country __________________________

15 Previous EmploymentInstitution Loca tion From-To Position Type ofWork

16 Please list major awards or fellowships which you have received.Name of Award Organization Period Type of Award

17 Please Es t major awards or feilowships for which you are currently applying or plan to apply.Name of Award Organization Period Type of Award

18 Japanese Host Scientist (Please enclose letter of invitation as "Document #8".)Name____________________________________________________________________________Position or TitleInstitutionAddress

Tel:19 Name of the international airport nearest your home.

20 l fully understand and agree to th e "Fellowship Announcement", and l hereby certify that ail th edescriptions above are true, an d that l am of sound health an d not physically handicapped in any waywhich would prevent me from carrying out research in Japan.Da te :_____________________ Handwritten Signature :_________________________________

(An unsigned application form is not accepted.)


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Annouilcement carefully before submitting documents.Please read th e

DOCUMENTS

#8 Invitation Letter by th e Host Scientist


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As of 21 s t November, 20 12Summarv of 2014 Fellowship Announcement hv

The IvIa tsumae International Foundation h t t p : / w r . d t i . n j / ~ m i f / i n d . h

The Mat umae Internationa l Foundation is a nonOQ"vern lnentalorganization. Its Fund is solely based on donations fronl manyJ ap ane se pe ople who have responded with goodwill to D r.Shig yoshi Matsumae's call.1) Eligibility requirements (6)

-Ph.D degree -Under 49years old -English or Japanese ability -Never been in J apan -Firm position in their home countries -Healthy and no handicapped

2) Fields of StudyNatural science, engineer in g and ITledicine are preferable

3) Period and number of fellowshipBetween 3 to 6 months from April 2014 to March 2015 and 13fellowships

4) Host institution in J apanApplicants can choose the host institution such as universityresearch laboratories, national research institutions or thecorresponding facilities of private industry.

5) Application procedure-Obtain the Fellowship Announcement-Or download the announcement from the webpage and send it.-Deadline is August 31 st, 2013-Sending application by Fax and E -mail are not acceptable
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6) Applica t ion documents-AlI of t he documents a re A4 in size and written in English .-.Aile r receiving app lication documents, the Foundation will~ ~ - - ) . j . . " , ~ u l e ; } _ - I - - I - ~ . j . .;::,e.LLLt v l c:- G.L.f\..L . LVv l' U e .L.L.L .L.Lu uV cq ,.I .L v a . l..L u ;::,.The fo llowings mus t be in cluded.

-Ap plication Form-The Research Project-Complete List of P ublications-Reprints of what the app licant con siders to be his/her most

important publications-Personal H istory-A letteY' of recommendation from the applicant 's employer a nd for

sup ervisor testify ing to academic ability and achievements,and confrm ing the av!:lability of study leave covering thegrant period.

-A certified copy of the applicant's academic certificates issued bythe university concerned.

-An invitation 1etter with signature by the host scientistco nfir rning.

7) Screening and notificatio n of result of an application-Applicants are examined by the Screening Committee of the

Foundation-The resu1ts will be sent directly to the applicants after the

deadline of application by the end of December 2013-The Foundation will send a Grant Letter to successful

applicants.-The Foundation does not issue announcements concerning the

screening progress, nor will the Foundation respond toinquiries concerning the status of such applications.

-When the decisions of the Screening Committee are announ ced,the Foundation will neither announce the reasons for thedecision nor respond to individual inquiry concerning results.


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