Japan Foundation Japanese Studies Fellowship Program
Japan Foundation Japanese Studies Fellowship Program supports overseas scholars conducting humanities and social sciences research in Japan to advance Japanese studies abroad.
Browse similar grants
Funder: Japan Foundation
Due Dates: December 1, 2026, 1 p.m. JST (Non-U.S. applicants) | December 1, 2026, 11:59 p.m. EST (U.S. applicants)
Funding Amounts: ¥310,000/month (doctoral) or ¥400,000/month (researchers), 4–12 months; ¥17,000/day (researchers), 21–89 days; additional benefits
Summary: Supports overseas scholars conducting Japanese studies research in Japan to advance the field abroad.
Key Information: Arrangements with an advisor or research associate in Japan must be secured by the application deadline.
Description
The Japan Foundation offers this fellowship to overseas scholars and researchers conducting Japan-related research in the humanities and social sciences, including comparative research. It supports doctoral dissertation research and short- or long-term research visits involving research, gathering materials, and academic exchange in Japan. Its purpose is to promote Japanese studies overseas.
The program sits within the Foundation’s Japanese Studies Overseas and Global Partnerships [Dialogue] field, which encourages greater understanding of Japan. Selection considers the importance of research in Japan to completing the project, its contribution to Japanese studies, and the applicant’s professional development and future contributions.
