[Synopsis]
The purpose of the trip is to provide an opportunity for students of Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore (LKYSPP) and GraSPP to study Japanese public policy through discussions and visits to stakeholders Japanese policy-making, including ministries, local governments, NGOs and businesses. The Study Trip is very popular among both LKYSPP and GraSPP students every year, and this time is the 7th anniversary trip. There will be funding available for the students who help prepare for the trip. The trip is also a great opportunity to network and befriend students of one of the most prestigious public policy schools in Asia.
[Schedule (Tentative)]
2017/02/18（Sat）～2017/02/25（Sat）
| Date | Visit sites | Sites to stay |
| 2/18 Sat |
Tokyo → Osaka by bullet train → Kyoto by chartered bus Conference with the Kyoto University School of Governance |
Kyoto |
| 2/19 Sun |
Visit cultural facilities of Kyoto Head to Fukuoka by bullet train |
Kyoto Fukuoka |
| 2/20 Mon |
Discussions about industrial policy with Fukuoka city staffs Visit the Yawata Steel Works |
Fukuoka |
| 2/21 Tue |
Visit Toyota factories Head to Oita |
Fukuoka Oita |
| 2/22 Wed |
Enjoy the hot springs Back to Tokyo by airplane |
Oita Tokyo |
| 2/23 Thu |
Visit organizations such as METI, JTA and Agency for Cultural Affairs GraSPP Day |
Tokyo |
| 2/24 Fri |
Visit cultural facilities Visit companies related to AI such as Honda Social gathering with members of the Diet |
Tokyo |
| 2/25 Sat |
Field work |
Tokyo |
[Job]
Support the students from LKYSPP
Prepare for the program (e.g. Preparation of GraSPP day, creation of final reports after the trip)
Have fun!!!
[Eligibility]
-Current and incoming students of GraSPP
-Able to participate in the above dates
-Ability to speak both Japanese and English is preferred
[Number of positions]
7~8 students
*If we receive more than 6 applications, we will consult the participants to adjust the number after closing the application.
[Cost]
Accommodations and transportation outside of Tokyo will mainly be funded by the program. You may be asked to pay around 10,000 yen for food and other expenses.
*Due to the school’s regulations, you will receive the subsidies after the event. Therefore, we ask you to pay the fees (58,680yen) in advance.
[Application]
Please click here and fill out the form:
Deadline: 13th, Jan., 2017
For further inquiry, please email to GraSPPLKYstudytour@gmail.com (Muramatsu, Yokoyama)