Ishibashi Foundation / The Japan Foundation Fellowship for Research on Japanese Art
This fellowship funds overseas professionals to conduct short-term, intensive research on Japanese visual arts in Japan, with a focus on contemporary art and public dissemination of results.
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Funder: Japan Foundation of Los Angeles
Due Dates: November 30, 2026: Application Deadline
Funding Amounts: Covers round-trip airfare, stipend, and allowances for 21–59 days; ~14 fellowships awarded annually
Summary: Supports overseas curators and researchers to conduct short-term, intensive research on Japanese visual arts in Japan, especially contemporary art, with public dissemination of results.
Key Information: Applicants must reside outside Japan and have citizenship or permanent residency in a country with diplomatic relations with Japan.
Description
This fellowship is designed to foster the development of professionals specializing in Japanese visual arts by enabling curators, researchers, educators, and conservators from outside Japan to conduct intensive, short-term research within Japan. The program emphasizes contemporary Japanese art and prioritizes projects that include plans for sharing research outcomes with the broader public through exhibitions or publications. The fellowship is aimed at advancing international understanding and appreciation of Japanese art.
