Study Tour Grants for Undergraduate and Master’s Students
The Social Science Research Council’s Study Tour Grants fund faculty-led academic study tours in Japan for US undergraduate and master’s students to promote immersive learning and cross-cultural engagement.
Funder: Social Science Research Council
Due Dates: November 1, 2026: Full application deadline for Study Tour Grants (for study tours starting between January 16, 2027 and September 30, 2027)
Funding Amounts: Up to $32,500 per institutional grant; covers travel and accommodations for at least 5 students and 1 faculty project director.
Summary: Supports US faculty in leading undergraduate and master’s students on curriculum-based study tours to Japan to enhance academic and cultural engagement.
Key Information: Funding only covers US citizens/permanent residents; minimum group size is 5 students.
Description
This grant, offered by the Social Science Research Council (SSRC) through the SSRC-JF Next Generation Japan Studies Development Program, provides institutional funding for US-based colleges and universities to support immersive, curriculum-based study tours to Japan for undergraduate and master’s students. The goal is to foster deeper academic engagement with Japan through structured, faculty-led international study experiences, encouraging cross-cultural understanding and academic interest in Japan.
