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METI GOVERNMENT OF JAPAN FOREIGN NATIONALS INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME

Application Deadline: 30 June, 2024 (Sunday)

LOCATION: Japan

METI Government of Japan invites foreign natioanls students to apply for the internship programme. This internship program offers work experience opportunities with a Japanese company for a specific duration and does not constitute employment.

ELIGIBILITY:

Foreign professionals with advanced skills who are nationals of developing countries (countries on the OECD/DAC list, excluding the People’s Republic of China). See the list below.https://www.oecd.org/dac/financing-sustainable-development/development-finance-standards/DAC-List-of-ODA-Recipients-for-reporting-2024-25-flows.pdf

The applicants must agree with the purpose of this project and be able to cooperate with the promotion of globalization of Japanese companies, the expansion of overseas business of companies and the building networks with overseas universities through internships.

Holding citizenship of the applicable countries or regions.

Proficiency in Japanese language (JLPT level N3 or higher) or proficiency in English.

In principle, those who are 18 to 40 years old as of August 1, 2024.

Students must be able to submit a certificate of enrollment from their university or other institution and a letter of recommendation from their university or university faculty, etc.
Graduates must be able to submit a certificate of graduation from their previous university and a letter of recommendation from their university faculty or institution, etc.

Those who can submit certificates of various qualifications.
(IELTS, TOEIC, TOEFL, CEFR, JLPT, etc.)

Those who can dedicate themselves exclusively to the training and internship at the company; and who can participate in the internship according to the timetable specified by the program office (JIP office).

The applicant must meet other specific conditions required by each company.

Those who have not participated in this program between FY2016 and FY2023.

BENEFIT:

Pre-training for interns(Training will cover explanations of the business overview, the process of participating in the internship, precautions and key points regarding the internship, as well as information about work eligibility in Japan.)

Assistance in obtaining a visa to enter Japan

Arrangement of round-trip airline tickets

Arrangement of accommodation

Provision of necessary personal computers for the internship (for in-person internships, provided by the host company; for online internships, generally provided by the program office upon separate consultation).

Activity support funds based on the internship duration (In-person internships, 3,000 yen per day; online internships, equivalent of 1,000 yen per day in local currency).

Internship insurance

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THE 2024 CALL FOR APPLICATIONS TO UNESCO’S INTERNATIONAL FUND FOR CULTURAL DIVERSITY

Application Deadline: 14 June 2024, noon Paris time.

LOCATION: France

UNESCO is launching the fifteenth call for applications to the International Fund for Cultural Diversity (IFCD). Through an open and competitive process, projects will be selected based on their ability to generate concrete and lasting results towards the development of the creative sectors in developing countries that are Parties to the 2005 Convention. 

ELIGIBILITY:

Project proposals should contribute to:

The implementation and/or elaboration of policies and measures that have a direct, structural impact on the creation, production, distribution and access to a diversity of cultural goods and services;

The strengthening of capacities in public institutions and civil society organizations to support viable local and regional cultural industries and markets.

Public institutions and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) from eligible countries are invited to submit their proposals, as well as international NGOs registered in countries that are Parties to the 2005 Convention. 

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BENEFIT:

Through the IFCD’s 2024 call for applications, UNESCO renews its commitment to strengthening the cultural and creative industries in developing countries, as fundamental pillars for protecting and promoting cultural diversity, encouraging creativity and innovation, and for building a more sustainable world.  The IFCD has invested more than US$ 11.5 million through 152 projects in 71 developing countries.

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