OpenFieldKyoto International Manga Museum Curatorial and Archival Internship
Six-month curatorial internship preserving historical pre-war manga, cataloging foreign translation editions, and designing public museum exhibits.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Enrolled in 3rd year or higher in manga studies, art history, or museum curation
- English language proficiency
- Japanese fluency (JLPT N1)
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Resume and one-page statement on manga history preservation interest
- Recommendation letters
- Faculty advisor recommendation
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- ¥70,000 monthly living stipend plus full behind-the-scenes museum archival access
- Application fee
- Free application for enrolled Seika students
- Tuition / joining costs
- Not applicable; museum practicum
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- April 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Kyoto Seika University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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