Institutional Project Support (IPS) Program
Limited submission
The Institutional Project Support (IPS) Program by Japan Foundation New York funds U.S. institutions to expand and strengthen Japanese Studies, especially through new faculty positions and program development.
Funder: Japan Foundation New York
Due Dates: October 31, 2026: Concept Paper deadline | December 1, 2026: Full Proposal Application deadline
Funding Amounts: Up to $150,000 per year for up to three years (maximum $450,000 total); 1:1 institutional match required.
Summary: Supports U.S. institutions to build capacity and foster long-term growth in Japanese Studies, with priority for new tenure-track faculty lines and program development.
Key Information: Concept Paper required before full proposal; only one application per institution per cycle.
Description
The Institutional Project Support (IPS) Program, administered by the Japan Foundation New York, is designed to stimulate innovative and sustainable growth in Japanese Studies at U.S. institutions. The program aims to strengthen institutional capacity by supporting projects that contribute to the long-term development of Japanese Studies, particularly those establishing new tenured or tenure-track faculty positions. Proposals from small, newly established, or undergraduate-focused institutions, as well as those without existing graduate-level Japanese Studies programs, are especially encouraged. Eligible projects may include faculty hiring, academic events, curriculum development, library resources, student support, and more, provided the primary focus is on Japanese Studies in the humanities or social sciences.
