If you are encouraged (or required) by your institution to apply for yearly kakenhi research grants, join us for some helpful advice from a few people who have successfully applied. First we have:
Bruno Jactat (University of Tsukuba)
Perusal of a Successful Kakenhi Application : Drafting a Winning Grant Application in Japan
Writing an application for JSPS can be quite daunting on the first try. Usually most researchers who submit go through trial and error and it can take two or more submissions before ever getting one's project accepted. However, there are a few tricks one should know before sending out the final draft. We will look at the two 'ks' of 'Kakenhi', respectively, 'Katachi' (form) and 'Kontentsu' (content). These practical tips should help you understand what is at stake and maximise your chances of having your project funded from the first try.
Bruno will be followed by a panel discussion with some local scholars who have conducted successful kakenhi-funded research:
Shawna Carroll (Okayama University)
John Rucynski (Okayama University)
DATE: Saturday, 20 May, 15:00~17:00
PLACE: Notre Dame Seishin University, Joseph Hall 2300JB (3rd floor)
COST: JALT members free; guests ¥1000
NOTE: This post previously called the meeting place "Joshua Hall". This was in error. Our apologies.
