Ishibashi Foundation/The Japan Foundation Fellowship for Research on Japanese Art
This fellowship supports international researchers conducting in-depth studies on Japanese visual arts in Japan, aiming to foster global expertise and cross-cultural collaboration.
Funder: Japan Foundation
Due Dates: December 1, 2026: Application deadline
Funding Amounts: Fellowship covers round-trip airfare, stipend (up to ¥513,600/month for Japan, lower for other countries), and research allowance (up to ¥300,000); short-term (10–59 days) and long-term (60–180 days) options.
Summary: Fellowship for curators and researchers from outside Japan to conduct research on Japanese visual arts in Japan, supporting global expertise and cultural exchange.
Description
This fellowship, jointly offered by the Japan Foundation and the Ishibashi Foundation, supports international curators and researchers specializing in Japanese visual arts to conduct research projects in Japan. The program aims to foster the development of global specialists, promote the study and introduction of Japanese art abroad, and encourage cross-cultural exchange through immersive research experiences.
