1. 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.

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

3. 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

4. Important Dates and Information Deadline for Application Submission: December 4 th, 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

5. 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 February Deadline to pay remainder of travel fees

6. Short Essays 1.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)

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