The Japan Foundation in its continuing endeavor for a better international environment is pleased to announce the various grants that are 
now open for application for individuals and organizations. These grants are intended in different fields of study that are Japan-related; these are programs / projects in three major categories - Arts and Cultural Exchange, Japanese-Language Education Overseas and Japanese Studies and Intellectual Exchange. 

The pertinent grant information and accompanying application form for fiscal year April 2013 - March 2014 can be accessed at The Japan Foundation website - http://www.jpf.go.jp/e/program/index.html or http://www.jpf.go.jp/e/program/list.html Please note that only individuals 

can apply for the Japanese Studies Fellowship Program (highly competitive and is open to preeminent scholars, experienced researchers and cultural specialists), Graduate Program on Japanese Language and Culture (Master's Course), Training Program for Foreign Teachers of the Japanese Language (Long-Term and Short-Term) and the Japanese Language Program for Specialists in Cultural and Academic Fields - Researchers, Postgraduate Students, Librarians and Museum Curators. The Grant Program for Intellectual Exchange Conference is designed for institutions/ organizations. 

The guidelines must be read carefully and should one wish to secure a copy of "The Japan Foundation Program Guidelines" for fiscal year 2013-2014, please contact The Japan Foundation, Manila (23/F Pacific Star Bldg., Makati Ave., Makati City; tel. # 811-61-55 to 58 / fax # 811-61-53/ e-mail : email@jfmo.org.ph. 

Duly accomplished forms with complete supporting documents must be submitted not later than Wednesday, 21 November 2012 (JFM deadline). Successful applicants (individuals / organizations) will be announced by April 2013.