Ishibashi Foundation / The Japan Foundation Fellowship for Research on Japanese Art
Supports overseas curators and researchers to conduct short-term research in Japan on Japanese visual arts, with a focus on contemporary art and international dissemination of results.
Funder: Japan Foundation of Los Angeles
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026: Full application submission deadline — 8:00 PM (PST) | December 2026: Referees' reference form upload deadline — 13:00 (Japan Standard Time)
Funding Amounts: Per diem of 17,000 yen/day, round-trip airfare, travel insurance, and research allowance up to 100,000 yen; fellowship duration is 21–59 days.
Summary: Supports overseas curators and researchers in conducting short-term research in Japan on Japanese visual arts, with an emphasis on international dissemination.
Description
This fellowship is designed to support the development of professionals specializing in Japanese visual arts by providing opportunities for curators and researchers from outside Japan to conduct intensive, short-term research in Japan. The main focus is on contemporary Japanese art, with priority given to projects that will share results broadly, such as through exhibitions or publications. The fellowship aims to foster international understanding and introduction of Japanese art by enabling researchers to carry out projects that require direct engagement in Japan.
