Funder: Fulbright Scholar Program
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2027 (Application) | September 2027 (Recommendations)
Funding Amounts: ¥450,000 monthly stipend plus housing, supplemental, travel, and eligible dependent benefits; 5 or 10 months
Summary: Supports scholars teaching the American experience through social sciences and humanities at Japanese universities.
Key Information: Requires a terminal degree in the project discipline and three years of post-degree college teaching experience.
Description
This Fulbright U.S. Scholar teaching award supports undergraduate and graduate courses in Japan that explore the “American experience” from an American academic perspective. Fields include American studies, anthropology, art history, business, communications, economics, education, geography, American history and literature, international relations, law, philosophy, political science, public administration, public policy, sociology, and film/cinema studies. The Japan-U.S. Educational Commission arranges lecturer placements, usually involving affiliations at two accredited four-year universities.
Scholars teach in their specialization, advise and mentor students, and contribute to faculty, curriculum, or program development. Teaching content and schedules are coordinated directly with host institutions after selection. Public talks and community engagement support Fulbright’s goal of strengthening relationships between the United States and other nations and promoting international understanding and cooperation.
