The Japan Fulbright Memorial Fund Teacher Program (JFMF), sponsored by the Government of Japan, provides U.S. educators with fully-funded study tours of Japan. The program is designed to increase understanding between the people of Japan and the United States by inviting U.S. elementary and secondary educators to visit Japan and share their experiences with fellow Americans upon their return. JFMF participants travel to Japan with other outstanding educators, learn about Japanese culture and education, and return home to implement a self-designed plan to share their knowledge and experience with their students, colleagues, and community.

Now in its 12th year, in 2008 JFMF will send up to 400 educators to Japan to take part in this educationally and culturally enriching program. The deadline for the 2008 JFMF competition is December 10, 2007. Those interested may apply via the online application at http://www.iie.org/jfmf .

To request more information, additional materials, or if you have any questions, please contact 1-888-527-2636 or jfmf@iie.org .