Since 2000, the US-Japan Leadership Program has been devoted to developing a network of friendship, communication and understanding among the next generation of leaders in the two countries. Over the course of two summers, some 40 young leaders are brought together to explore and discuss important topics of mutual interest. Once selected for the Program, participants gain lifelong access to the unique pool of USJLP talent, connections and opportunities.
To qualify for the 2020-2021 USJLP conferences, candidates must hold U.S. or Japan citizenship, be between the ages of 28 and 42 as of the first day of the 2020 conference (July 11, 2020), and have demonstrated leadership and achievement in their respective fields. USJLP strives to achieve a diverse and balanced class each year, and consideration will be given to leaders from a broad spectrum of careers and backgrounds.
The 21st Annual Conference will be held in Seattle, WA from July 11-18, 2020. Delegates who start the Program in 2020 are expected to return for their second year at the 2021 conference, currently scheduled to be held July 25 – August 1, 2021 in Japan. Learn more about USJLP conferences here.
To nominate a young leader for USJLP, please send a statement of support to
applications@usjlp.org indicating why he or she would be a good fit for USJLP, and the secretariats will be pleased to contact your nominee with application details.
The application deadline is Monday, December 9, 2019.
Interested candidates are invited to submit a CV, personal statement, recommendation letter from a leader in their field, and an application cover sheet with headshot photo. Applicants will be notified of the results in February, 2020.
Visit the USJLP Applications page for complete details and necessary documents.