Davao City (4 October) -- The Japan Foundation has released guidelines for those individuals who wish to apply for the Japanese Studies Fellowship program.

Program guidelines are now available at the Japan Foundation, Manila. Individuals can apply for the Japanese Studies Fellowship program, Graduate program on Japanese Language and Culture (Master's course)/doctor's course) and the Japanese language program for Researchers/post-graduate students.

Other programs are designed for institutions or organizations. The Japanese Studies Fellowship program (social and humanities) is highly competitive. It is open to preeminent scholars, experienced researchers and cultural specialists.

For those who wish to apply, he or she will have to request for a specific program form for a specific program from the Japan Foundation, Manila.

For more information, check with the Japan Foundation homepage at http://www.jpf.go.jpe.

To avail of the program guidelines, please post/fax/ e-mail (email@jfmo.org.ph) a letter of request to: The Japan Foundation Manila, 12/F, Pacific Star bldg., Makati Avenue, Makati City. Tel No. 811-6155 to 58/fax number 811-6153.