Japanese Studies Overseas and Global Partnerships [Dialogue]
Japanese Studies Overseas and Global Partnerships [Dialogue] supports researchers and organizations through Japanese studies, outreach, and joint projects that strengthen exchange and address shared issues.
Funder: Japan Foundation
Due Dates: December 1, 2026 (six programs; times vary) | January 3, 2027 (JOI)
Funding Amounts: Japan–ASEAN Global Partnership: up to 80% of project costs, generally one year (maximum two); JOI: two-year placements
Summary: The Japan Foundation supports Japanese studies, research exchange, outreach, and partnerships addressing issues shared by Japan, ASEAN, and the United States.
Key Information: This is a suite of distinct programs, each with its own eligibility and application procedure.
Description
The Japan Foundation’s Dialogue programs advance Japanese studies overseas, foster discussion of international concerns, and develop people who can lead future exchange initiatives. They include research fellowships in Japan, grants for overseas Japanese-studies projects and Southeast Asian research networks, and collaborative projects on issues shared by Japan and ASEAN or policy challenges shared by Japan and the United States.
The Japan Outreach Initiative (JOI), run jointly with the Laurasian Institution, places Japanese coordinators in U.S. regions with relatively few opportunities to engage with Japan. Several Japan–ASEAN programs form part of WA Project 2.0, an initiative to build exchange networks and trust across the region.
