Fellowships for Advanced Social Science Research on Japan
Forecasted
The National Endowment for the Humanities supports advanced social science research on modern Japan and U.S.-Japan relations through the Fellowships for Advanced Social Science Research on Japan.
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Funder: National Endowment for the Humanities
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (full application) | June 2027 (letters of reference)
Funding Amounts: $30,000–$60,000 per award ($5,000/month, 6–12 months); ~3 awards expected
Summary: Supports innovative research and writing on modern Japanese society, political economy, international relations, and U.S.-Japan relations within the social sciences.
Description
This fellowship, jointly offered by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) and the Japan-United States Friendship Commission (JUSFC), is designed to support advanced social science research on Japan. The program aims to advance Japan studies in the United States, foster scholarly exchange between the U.S. and Japan, and encourage research with contemporary, comparative, and global perspectives. Supported projects may address topics such as modern Japanese society, political economy, international relations, and U.S.-Japan relations, and should contribute to scholarly knowledge or public understanding. Outputs may include articles, books, digital resources, translations, or other scholarly materials.
