Short-Term Visiting Professorships in the U.S. for Japan-based Faculty
The Social Science Research Council's grant supports Japan-based faculty in short-term teaching and research exchanges at U.S. colleges to advance Japan-related scholarship and cross-cultural academic collaboration.
Funder: Social Science Research Council
Due Dates: July 1, 2026 | November 1, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to $20,000 per grant for a six-week visit; prorated for shorter stays.
Summary: Supports Japan-based faculty in short-term teaching and research exchanges at U.S. colleges to promote Japan-related scholarship and cross-cultural academic engagement.
Description
This grant supports short-term visiting professorships for faculty based in Japan to engage with students, faculty, and local communities at U.S. colleges and universities. The program is part of the SSRC-JF Next Generation Japan Studies Development Program and aims to foster cross-cultural academic exchange by enabling Japanese scholars to share their research and teaching on Japan-related topics. The program encourages the development of globally relevant scholarship and curriculum by facilitating direct interaction between Japan-based academics and U.S. academic communities.
