Grant for Intellectual Exchange
Grant for Intellectual Exchange supports U.S. institutions and Japan-based collaborators with funding for symposia, conferences, and workshops that foster dialogue and networking on shared concerns.
Funder: Japan Foundation New York
Due Dates: Rolling (concept paper, at least 3 months before project start) | March 31, 2027 (latest project start)
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000 per project, including indirect costs
Summary: Supports Japan-U.S. collaborative symposia, conferences, and workshops addressing issues of common concern through dialogue and networking.
Key Information: Applicants must be U.S.-based institutions with 501(c)(3) status and Japan-based collaborators involved throughout the project.
Description
Japan Foundation New York’s Grant for Intellectual Exchange supports institutional projects that bring U.S. and Japan-based participants together for dialogue and networking on shared concerns. Projects must include at least one symposium, conference, workshop, or seminar, with Japan-based collaborators involved throughout.
Potential topics include climate change, disaster prevention and recovery, pandemics, public health, food and energy security, environmental issues, and sustainable cities. The program also considers social and economic disparities, low birthrates and aging populations, issues affecting children, families, and women, rural revitalization, artificial intelligence, robotics, bioethics, cybersecurity, digital transformation, and green technology. Other topics may qualify if they meet the program’s goals. The grant emphasizes innovative approaches, diverse viewpoints and participants, community impact, and sustainability beyond the grant period.
