The 1999 Fulbright Memorial Fund Teacher Program offers study-visit awards to Japan. The study-visit awards are for three weeks. Its goals are to increase the level of understanding between the two countries and to provide a significant opportunity for professional development. The program is fully funded by the Government of Japan.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens who are employed full-time in any discipline as a teacher or administrator for grades 1-12. To apply, individuals complete an application, including a two-part essay describing a follow-on plan for imparting the knowledge gained through the experience to their classrooms, schools or communities. At least two letters of reference as well as the approval and signature of the applicant's supervisor is required. There will be 600 award recipients nationally in 1999. The three week study-visits occur in June, October, and November.
Interested educators may request a 1999 application packet by calling the Institute of International Education at 1-888-527-2636 or by visiting the web site at http://www.iie.org/pgms/fmf. THE APPLICATION DEADLINE IS MONDAY, JANUARY 11, 1999.