Fellowships for Advanced Social Science Research on Japan
This grant funds US-based research and writing on modern Japanese society, politics, and US-Japan relations, supporting scholarly exchange and developing future Japan experts.
Funder: National Endowment for the Humanities
Due Dates: April 22, 2026: Full application deadline | June 4, 2026: Letters of reference deadline
Funding Amounts: $30,000–$60,000 for 6–12 months; up to $5,000/month; ~3 awards, $180,000 total program funding
Summary: Supports research and writing on modern Japanese society, political economy, international relations, and U.S.-Japan relations by individual scholars.
Description
This program, jointly administered by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) and the Japan-United States Friendship Commission (JUSFC), supports advanced social science research on Japan. Its primary objectives are to promote Japan studies in the United States, foster U.S.-Japanese scholarly exchange, and cultivate the next generation of Japan scholars. The fellowship funds research and writing projects focused on modern Japanese society and political economy, Japan's international relations, and U.S.-Japan relations. Projects may be undertaken in the U.S., Japan, or both, and can include comparative work involving other countries. Supported disciplines include anthropology, economics, geography, history, international relations, linguistics, political science, psychology, and sociology. Outputs may include articles, books, digital resources, editions, translations, or other scholarly products.
