Japan Studies Research Fellowship
Forecasted
Japan Studies Research Fellowship supports students’ original research and professional development on Japan and U.S.-Japan relations to cultivate specialists and leaders and strengthen bilateral ties.
Funder: National Bureau of Asian Research
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (Application) | April 2027 (Recommendation letter)
Funding Amounts: $6,000–$7,000 stipend for mid-June to mid-August
Summary: Summer research and professional development fellowship for students studying Japan, U.S.-Japan relations, and Japanese foreign policy.
Key Information: Applicants must be U.S. citizens enrolled in a U.S. degree program and relocate to Seattle.
Description
The National Bureau of Asian Research (NBR) offers the Japan Studies Research Fellowship to cultivate a new generation of U.S.-Japan specialists and leaders and strengthen ties between the two countries. Supported by the Japan-U.S. Friendship Commission, the program develops understanding of the U.S.-Japan relationship, geopolitical shifts in the Indo-Pacific, and the policy challenges facing both nations.
The intensive summer program combines original research with professional development for undergraduate, community college, and graduate students. Fellows serve as junior fellows-in-residence at NBR’s Seattle office, work alongside research teams, and receive mentorship and editorial guidance on a research topic of their choosing. Their research culminates in a presentation and research paper, with additional learning through the NBR Summer Seminar, workshops, networking, and site visits.
