Eligibility

1. Current student or fellow at HSPH, or affiliated with Harvard.(please note that priority will be given to those affiliated with HSPH)

2. Able to pay for the necessary fees.3. Able to participate in pre-trip study sessions.

Budget

• TBD

• Estimated general cost: $1,500 Airfare : $1,500 – 2,000 + travel insurance, VISA fees, etc.

VISA• As of July, 2013, 66 countries and regions have Visa

Exemption Arrangements with Japan, including the USA

• Some countries that are required to obtain VISA prior to entry into Japan include China, Russia and NIS countries and the Philippines

• Please check the following website for further information:

http://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/index

Important Dates and InformationDeadline for Application Submission:

December 4th, 2013 　 (23:59 EST)

Documents to Submit:Application Form

Short Essays

Please visit the following page for necessary documents:

http://hsph.jp/JT2014/index.htm

Application Process

Nov. 21 (Thu) Application website open

Dec. 4 (Wed) Deadline for application submission

Dec. 9 (Mon) Notification of results (via email)

Dec. 13 (Fri) Deadline for non-refundable deposit

Early FebruaryDeadline to pay remainder of travel fees

Short Essays1. Describe ONE significant medical or public

health issue of your interest in your own country.

2. What is your objective for participating in the Japan Trip 2014?

(Double-spaced, maximum two pages)

Visit us at:http://hsph.jp/JT2014/index.htm