2026 Japanese Language Program for Specialists in Cultural and Academic Field
A 6-month immersive program in Kansai providing Japanese language training and research support for specialists needing Japanese proficiency for their work or studies.
Funder: Japan Foundation of Los Angeles
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Tuition, accommodation, weekday meals, insurance, and research subsidy covered; airfare not covered for US applicants; program duration ~6 months.
Summary: Intensive Japanese language training in Kansai for researchers and specialists needing Japanese proficiency for their work or studies.
Key Information: Airfare to Japan is not covered for applicants residing in the US.
Description
This program is designed for specialists—including researchers, graduate students, librarians, and museum or art museum curators—who require Japanese language proficiency to advance their specialized work and research. Hosted at the Japanese-Language Institute, Kansai, participants engage in practical, immersive language training directly relevant to their academic or professional activities. The program combines classroom instruction, independent research, fieldwork, and cultural experiences. Participants are expected to conduct interviews, visit relevant facilities, collect research materials, and present their research themes and findings at the end of the program.
