Study Tour Grants for Undergraduate and Master’s Students
Study Tour Grants for Undergraduate and Master’s Students support US college and university students through faculty-led tours that connect coursework with learning in Japan to deepen understanding of the country.
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Funder: Social Science Research Council
Due Dates: November 1, 2026 (Application deadline) | January 16–September 30, 2027 (Tour start window)
Funding Amounts: Up to $32,500 per study tour
Summary: Supports faculty-led, curriculum-based study tours to Japan for undergraduate and master’s students at US colleges and universities.
Key Information: Grant-funded travel and accommodations are limited to US citizens and US permanent residents.
Description
The Social Science Research Council (SSRC), with support from the Japan Foundation, offers institutional study tour grants through the SSRC-JF Next Generation Japan Studies Development Program. The grants help faculty at US colleges and universities bring undergraduate and master’s students to Japan for immersive, curriculum-based learning.
The program aims to build a nuanced and balanced understanding of Japan, encourage enduring interest in the country, and develop a broader international perspective. Tours connect students’ current coursework with academic lectures, cultural visits, and engagement in Japan. The broader program emphasizes international experience, research engagement, and collaboration across disciplines, national boundaries, and cultures as ways to address pressing societal concerns.
