Short-Term Visiting Professorships in the U.S. for Japan-based Faculty
Supports short-term visits by Japan-based faculty to U.S. institutions to share Japan-related research and teaching through lectures, seminars, and collaborative activities.
Funder: Social Science Research Council
Due Dates: July 1, 2026 | November 1, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to $20,000 per grant for up to six weeks; shorter visits prorated.
Summary: Supports short-term visiting professorships for Japan-based faculty at U.S. institutions to share Japan-related research and teaching with students, faculty, and local communities.
Key Information: Host institutions must be U.S.-based; visiting professors must be full-time Japan-based faculty with a PhD in relevant fields.
Description
This grant supports short-term visiting professorships for faculty based in Japan to spend up to six weeks at U.S. colleges, universities, or consortia. The program's goal is to foster cross-cultural and academic exchange by enabling Japanese scholars to share their expertise on Japan-related topics with U.S. students, faculty, and local communities. Activities may include teaching, co-teaching, public lectures, seminars, and research discussions. The initiative is part of the SSRC-JF Next Generation Japan Studies Development Program, which aims to enhance Japan-related teaching, learning, and research in the United States.
