The Japan Foundation Fellowship for Arts and Culture in Asia [WA2.0]
The WA Project 2.0 Fellowship supports arts and culture leaders in Japan, ASEAN, and Timor-Leste to foster cross-border collaboration and human resource development through innovative, transnational projects.
Funder: Japan Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to approximately JPY 4,000,000 per project; award size may vary by project scope.
Summary: Fellowship supporting individuals in arts and culture for transnational collaboration and human resource development across Japan, ASEAN, and Timor-Leste.
Description
This fellowship program, part of the WA Project 2.0 initiative by the Japan Foundation, supports individuals engaged in arts and culture who aim to develop human resources and foster transnational collaboration and co-creation projects involving Japan, ASEAN countries, and Timor-Leste. The fellowship is designed to nurture next-generation leaders in arts and culture by enabling innovative, cross-border projects that strengthen cultural ties and promote people-to-people exchange throughout the region.
