Postdoctoral Fellowships in the U.S.
The Social Science Research Council's Postdoctoral Fellowships in the U.S. support research and teaching on Japan in the social sciences or humanities at American colleges and universities.
Funder: Social Science Research Council
Due Dates: November 1, 2026 (Full application deadline for Postdoctoral Fellowships in the U.S.)
Funding Amounts: Up to $60,000 per fellowship (partial support for one academic year); institutional cost share required.
Summary: Institutional grants support Japan-focused postdoctoral positions at U.S. colleges and universities, enabling fellows to teach and conduct research in social sciences or humanities.
Description
The Social Science Research Council (SSRC), in partnership with The Japan Foundation, offers institutional grants to U.S.-based colleges and universities to support postdoctoral fellowships focused on Japan. These fellowships are part of the Next Generation Japan Studies Development Program and are designed to enhance Japan-related curriculum and research at host institutions. Fellows are expected to teach courses and conduct research on Japan in any social science or humanities discipline during a full academic year.
