The Japanese Residencies Program

With the generous support of the Japan-United States Friendship Commission, the OAH and the Japanese Association for American Studies (JAAS) plan to send two American scholars to Japanese universities for two-week residencies from June 1—14, 2012. During their residencies, the American historians give lectures and seminars in English in their specialty. They also meet individually and in groups with Japanese scholars, graduate students, and undergraduate students studying American history and culture, and participate in the collegial life of their host institutions. The purpose of this exchange program is to facilitate scholarly dialogue and contribute to the expansion of scholarly networks among students and professors of American history in both countries. We are pleased to announce (pending funding) the sixteenth year of the competition.

Round-trip airfare to Japan, housing, and modest daily expenses are covered by the award (note: if the host university is unable to provide housing, award recipients are expected to use the daily stipend to pay hotel expenses). Award winners are also encouraged to explore Japan before or after their two-week residency at their own expense.

Applicants must be members of the OAH, have a Ph.D., and be scholars of American history. Applicants from previous competitions are welcome to apply again. Award winners are expected to attend the 2012 OAH Annual Meeting in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, so that they can meet with visiting Japanese scholars and graduate students and with members of the OAH/JAAS Historians’ Collaborative Committee before their trips to Japan.

Host institutions for 2012

Ehime University

Ehime University (Matsuyama, Japan) is seeking a specialist in U.S. Foreign Relations in the Cold War Era (preferably with an interest in one or more of the following: East Asia; cultural diplomacy; and/or the United Nations).

Yamaguchi University

Yamaguchi University (Yamaguchi-shi, Japan) is seeking a specialist in the history of race and ethnicity (preferably African American history).

Applications should include the following:

• A two-page curriculum vitae emphasizing teaching experience and publications. Also include the names and contact information of three references.
• The institution(s) for which you would like to be considered.
• A personal statement, no longer than two pages, describing your interest in this program and the issues that your own scholarship and teaching have addressed. Please devote one or two paragraphs to why you understand this residency to be central to your development as a scholar in the world community. You may include comments on any previous collaboration or work with non-U.S. academics or students. If you wish, you may comment on your particular interest in Japan.

Applications must be sent in Microsoft Word format by midnight on Friday, October 7, 2011, to the chair of the selection committee: Professor Andrea Geiger at .

Ad Hoc OAH/JAAS Japan Historians’ Collaborative Committee

The OAH thanks the member of the OAH/JAAS Japan Historians’ Collaborative Committee. View complete list of committee members.