2016 JSA Freeman Workshop

Image credit: Western explorers of Hokkaido, early 19th century, fragment, Hakodate City Museum of Northern People; photo courtesy Maggie Ivanova (JSA)

Due to COVID-19, this workshop was postponed till 2021. The application process is now complete and JSA no longer invites applications.
If you are interested in Hokkaido, please see JSA's Spring 2021 Webnair Series, which will offer a Hokkaido related talk.

Application
Hokkaido 2020: "Diversity, Transformation, Renewal"
June 1-12, 2020

The complete application, including your CV and letter of recommendation, must be submitted electronically no later than March 1, 2020. Please use the form below.

Make sure you have read the "Hokkaido 2020" information page (link) before proceeding with the application.

Part A: Applicant Information

* Indicates required field

1. Name *

First

Last

2. Position *

3. Discipline *

4. Institution *

5. Professional (institutional) address *

Line 1

Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Country

6. Work phone *

7. Cell phone *

8. Preferred e-mail *

9. Are you employed *

full time part time

List below the courses you normally teach over an academic year: *

10. Have you ever participated in a workshop on Japan? *

Yes No

If yes, please identify the workshop, its length, and the year it was held: *

11. Have you ever taken any undergraduate or graduate courses on Japan? *

Yes No

If yes, please list them: *

12. Have you applied or are you planning to apply for institutional funding that you anticipate will cover at least $1,700 of your costs? *

Yes No

13. Would you like your application to be considered for a travel award? *

Yes No

14. Are there any special circumstances which you would like us to take into consideration when reviewing your application? *

Part B: Essay

In a 300-word essay, please,
1) explain why you wish to participate in the Hokkaido 2020 Workshop; and
2) outline how might use the Workshop content in your courses.

If you are an administrator, 2) please describe how you plan to incorporate Workshop content into your college curriculum?

Upload essay file here (Word or PDF only): *

Max file size: 20MB

Part C: Curriculum Vitae

Please attach a brief CV (2-4 pages).

Upload CV file here (Word or PDF only): *

Max file size: 20MB

Part D: Letter of Recommendation

Each application must include a letter of recommendation from the Applicant's Dean or higher academic official indicating Applicant's qualifications and how the school will support the incorporation of Japan Studies into the undergraduate curriculum. This letter of recommendation should be uploaded directly via the Hokkaido 2020 Workshop portal (separate tab).

Part E: Registration Fee

Workshop participants will be responsible for their airfare to and from Hokkaido, for their transportation to and from New Chitose Airport (CTS) and to Hakodate Airport (HKD), and for most meals. In addition, they will pay a registration fee, currently estimated at $1,700, which includes accommodation, the costs of the chartered bus for the four-day study tour, museum entrance fees, local guides, and some group meals.

Pending a Japan Foundation grant outcome, JSA might be able to offer several travel awards, each approx. $1,000. No special application is required for the travel awards. Please make sure you respond to the relevant question (#13) in Part A above.

A non-refundable $100 deposit will be due within 10 days of acceptance, with the balance due by May 7, 2020. Payment instructions will be sent to the participants with successful applications.

Before submitting this application, please make sure you have read carefully the "Costs, Timeline, and Funding" section of the Workshop information page (link).

The complete application, including your CV and letter of recommendation, must be submitted electronically no later than March 1, 2020.

Submit Application

Should you experience a glitch or difficulties submitting this form, please contact Dr Maggie Ivanova, JSA Vice President and Workshop Co-Director.

ApplicationHokkaido 2020: "Diversity, Transformation, Renewal"​June 1-12, 2020The complete application, including your CV and letter of recommendation, must be submitted electronically no later than March 1, 2020. Please use the form below.

Part A: Applicant Information

Part B: Essay

Part C: Curriculum Vitae

Part D: Letter of Recommendation

Part E: Registration Fee

Application
Hokkaido 2020: "Diversity, Transformation, Renewal"
June 1-12, 2020

The complete application, including your CV and letter of recommendation, must be submitted electronically no later than March 1, 2020. Please use the form below.