For Non UM Students & Faculty

Asia Library Travel Grants

Program Summary

These grants are awarded on a competitive basis to help defray the cost of travel, lodging, meals, and photo-duplication for Japan scholars at other institutions who wish to utilize the collection at the University of Michigan Asia Library. The grants will be paid as reimbursements of expenses in compliance with the University and International Institute's travel guidelines. Candidates must secure approval prior to travel.

The Asia Library collection includes over 698,072 volumes in Japanese, Chinese, and Korean. Of these, 269,153 volumes, 11,272 microfilm reels and 8,058 microfilm sheets are in Japanese. The library subscribes to two Nichigai databases, and is well balanced in humanities and social sciences with growing collections in film and women's studies. Further information about the library is available at http://www.lib.umich.edu/asia/ or by contacting the Library Assistant at 734.764.0406.

Eligibility

Japan scholars at other institutions who wish to utilize the collection at the University of Michigan Asia Library from July 1, 2009 until June 30, 2010.

Amount

Up to $700 per trip.

Deadline

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis through May 31, 2010.

Application Procedures

Applicants must submit the following by email at umcjs@umich.edu:

• An application letter
• A brief statement (not to exceed 250 words) describing their research and the need to use the Asia Library collection
• A list of sources they would like to access (applicants must check availability of these sources in the Library's online catalog before submitting applications)
• A current curriculum vita
• An estimated budget and proposed travel dates

Contact

Yuri Fukazawa, Administrator, Center for Japanese Studies
Phone: 734.764.6307
Email: yurif@umich.edu