There is an exciting new fellowship opportunity for M.B.A. students who seek advanced Japanese language training. The Inter-University Center for Japanese Language Studies (IUC) is the premiere American program for such training. Located in Yokohama, Japan and administered at Stanford University, the IUC has trained more than 2,000 students over the last 50 years. Our unique program includes an elective course on the language of Japanese law, and many of our alumni have gone on to become partners at prominent international companies.

We are delighted to announce a new fellowship program generously sponsored by The Nippon Foundation. This program provides full tuition and a modest stipend to graduate students currently enrolled in J.D., M.A., M.S., and M.B.A. programs who seek Japan-focused careers in their professions. Successful applicants must pass the IUC language exam, which requires a high-intermediate level of language acquisition. Information and assistance with the application process is available through our IUC representative at UBC, Professor Christina Laffin (christina.laffin@ubc.ca).

Full details on the program are now available on our website here: https://web.stanford.edu/dept/IUC/cgi-bin/programs/nippon-foundation.ph