Timeline

Operation

Mid-February

Mailing of prospectus to UNESCO Field Offices, National Commissions, etc.

End of May

Deadline for receipt of applications 

End of June

Preliminary selection

Beginning of July

Check of Health certificates when necessary

Selection by steering committee

Mid-July

Informal notification to selected applicants

Formal letter of acceptance from Monbukagakusho

Arrangement for participants' entry to Japan

Letter of entry permission to Japan for participants