Japan Studies Graduate Student Travel Grant
Japan Studies Graduate Student Travel Grant supports graduate students in Japan studies with travel and accommodation costs to increase their participation in the AAS Annual Conference in Boston.
Funder: Association for Asian Studies
Due Dates: November 10, 2026 (Application)
Funding Amounts: $500–$1,000 per award; $5,000 total supporting 5–10 graduate students
Summary: Travel support for Japan studies graduate students attending the AAS 2027 Annual Conference in Boston.
Key Information: Only U.S. citizens or permanent residents are eligible; awards reimburse expenses after the conference.
Description
The Association for Asian Studies (AAS), with support from the Japan-US Friendship Commission (JUSFC), offers travel grants to increase the presence and participation of graduate students in Japan studies at its Annual Conference. For the 2027 conference in Boston, JUSFC has provided $5,000 to support 5–10 graduate students.
The grant helps reimburse flight, ground travel, and accommodation costs associated with attending the in-person conference, held March 18–21, 2027. Support is for conference participation rather than a separate research project. Applicants may propose networking and engagement in conference activities without presenting in an organized session, and AAS membership is not required.
