Grant for Intellectual Exchange
Japan Foundation New York’s Grant for Intellectual Exchange funds US-Japan collaborative events that advance research and dialogue on shared scientific and societal issues.
Funder: Japan Foundation New York
Due Dates: Rolling (Concept paper required at least 3 months prior to project start; projects must begin by March 31, 2027)
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000 per project (inclusive of up to 10% indirect costs); at least 20% of total budget must come from non-JFNY sources.
Summary: Supports U.S.-Japan collaborative symposiums, conferences, or workshops addressing shared societal, scientific, or policy issues.
Key Information: Only U.S.-based 501(c)(3) institutions eligible; Japan-based collaborator required; concept paper is first step.
Description
This grant supports collaborative symposiums, conferences, or workshops that foster dialogue and address pressing issues of mutual concern between the United States and Japan. The program encourages projects on a broad range of topics—such as climate change, public health, demographic shifts, technological innovation, societal challenges, and more—as long as they promote meaningful intellectual exchange and involve U.S.-Japan partnership. The goal is to generate innovative solutions and broaden perspectives on shared challenges through academic and professional collaboration.
