Japan Studies Institute Endorsement Confirmation

Thank you for endorsing a candidate for
the Japan Studies Institute.

You will receive an email confirmation shortly. Should you have any questions, please contact Jody Dixon.

Japan Studies Institute Endorsement

Please complete the following form to endorse a candidate for the 2025 Japan Studies Institute by February 28, 2025.

The individual who has asked you to complete this form has applied for the Japan Studies Institute. AASCU’s institutes are designed to provide faculty members and administrators an opportunity to gain an understanding of major historical, social, and economic trends and issues in different countries; infuse courses they now teach with the major themes of the Institute; develop new courses around these themes; contribute to internationalizing the undergraduate curriculum; and/or increase international understanding in the community-at-large.

This endorsement implies that the institution is willing to support the candidate, which may also mean providing financial support to cover the candidate’s ancillary expenses if the candidate is accepted to the program.

Suitable endorsers for this program include provosts, deans, department chairs and senior international officers.

Your statement should be limited to 500 words.

Candidates will be informed of their acceptance status by the end of March.

Should you have any questions, please contact  Jody Dixon.

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Endorser's Full Name*
No abbreviations please.
Candidate's Name*
Your statement should be limited to 500 words.
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Japan Studies Institute Application Confirmation

Thank you for applying to the
Japan Studies Institute.

You will receive an email confirmation shortly. For any inquiries or clarifications, please feel free to reach out to Jody Dixon.

Japan Studies Institute Application

Apply for the 2025 Japan Studies Institute by February 28, 2025.

A full submission requires candidates to complete this form, and a nominator to endorse your candidacy (via a separate endorsement form). Suitable endorsers for this program include provosts, deans, department chairs and senior international officers.

For any inquiries or clarifications, please feel free to reach out to Jody Dixon.

"*" indicates required fields

Full Name*
Please avoid abbreviations.
Employment Status*
Describe any experience(s) you have had in Japan and in the area of Japanese studies.
Please list the countries outside the United States where you have lived, studied or otherwise visited for professional purposes. Please include the month, year, duration and nature of the visit.
PDF format accepted.
Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 64 MB.
PDF format accepted.
Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 64 MB.
What is your race? (Please check all that apply)
Are you Hispanic or Latinx/a/o?
What is your gender?
Do you identify as transgender?
What is your sexual orientation?
I hereby certify that the information provided in this application is true and complete. I understand that any false or incomplete information submitted in support of my application may invalidate the application.*
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China Studies Institute Application Confirmation

Thank you for applying to the
China Studies Institute.

You will receive an email confirmation shortly. Please contact Sufei Li with questions.

China Studies Institute Endorsement

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Endorsements for the China Studies Institute are closed.

It is important to note that you are expected to complete this form in one sitting. If you prefer, you can prepare your responses in a Word document and then copy and paste them into the appropriate fields.

This endorsement implies that the institution is willing to support the candidate, which may also mean providing financial support to cover the candidate’s ancillary expenses if the candidate is accepted to the program. This may include:

  • Registration fee
  • Chinese visa fees
  • Roundtrip international airfare

Candidates will be informed of their acceptance status by April 30. Should you have any questions, please contact Sufei Li.

China Studies Institute Endorsement Confirmation

Thank you for endorsing a candidate for
the China Studies Institute.

You will receive an email confirmation shortly. Please contact Sufei Li with questions.