2027 Japanese Language Program for Specialists in Cultural and Academic Field
The Japan Foundation of Los Angeles offers a 6-month immersive Japanese language program in Kansai for specialists needing advanced language skills for Japan-related research.
Funder: Japan Foundation of Los Angeles
Due Dates: December 1, 2026
Funding Amounts: No tuition; accommodation, weekday breakfast/lunch, insurance, and up to 100,000 JPY for research activities covered (airfare not included for US applicants); 6-month program.
Summary: Immersive Japanese language training in Kansai for researchers and specialists to advance Japan-related research and professional activities.
Key Information: Airfare is not covered for US-based applicants.
Description
This program offers a six-month immersive Japanese language training opportunity at the Japan Foundation Japanese-Language Institute, Kansai (Osaka, Japan), specifically designed for researchers, graduate students, librarians, and museum or art museum curators who require Japanese proficiency for their specialized academic or professional activities. The curriculum emphasizes practical language usage, enabling participants to conduct interviews, visit relevant facilities, gather research materials, and present their research themes in Japanese. The program is not a discipline-specific academic course but focuses on language acquisition and its application in real-world research and professional contexts.
