Institutional Project Support (IPS) Program
The Japan Foundation New York's IPS Program funds U.S. institutions to expand and strengthen Japanese Studies, prioritizing new faculty positions and capacity-building, especially at small or emerging programs.
Funder: Japan Foundation New York
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026: Concept Paper deadline (projected) | December 2026: Full proposal submission deadline (projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $150,000/year for up to 3 years; institutional matching funds required; max total request $450,000.
Summary: Supports U.S. institutions to strengthen Japanese Studies, with priority for creating tenured or tenure-track faculty positions and capacity-building at small or emerging programs.
Key Information: Concept Paper required before full proposal; matching funds are mandatory for faculty hires.
Description
The Institutional Project Support (IPS) Program is designed to promote innovative and sustained growth of Japanese Studies in the United States. Administered by the Japan Foundation New York, the IPS Program encourages projects that strengthen institutional capacity in Japanese Studies, especially through the creation of new tenured or tenure-track faculty positions. The program prioritizes applications from small, newly established institutions or those lacking a graduate-level Japanese Studies program, but is open to all eligible U.S. institutions. Funding can also support academic events, student and library support, curriculum development, and other activities that advance Japanese Studies.
