U.S.-Japan International Education Administrators Award
The Fulbright Scholar Program's U.S.-Japan International Education Administrators Award offers a two-week seminar in Japan for U.S. higher education administrators to explore Japanese education and culture.
Funder: Fulbright Scholar Program
Due Dates: November 2, 2026 (Full application, 5:00 PM EST)
Funding Amounts: Covers round-trip travel and per diem (20,000 yen/day, approx. $133) for a two-week seminar; no dependent benefits.
Summary: Two-week, fully funded seminar in Japan for U.S. higher education administrators to deepen understanding of Japanese education, culture, and build international networks.
Key Information: Applicants must have at least five years of full-time international education experience and be employed by a U.S. college, university, or nonprofit international education exchange organization.
Description
This award offers U.S. higher education administrators and international education professionals the opportunity to participate in a two-week intensive seminar in Japan. The program is designed to increase understanding of Japan’s higher education system, society, and culture through briefings, campus visits, meetings with government officials, and engagement with local international education professionals. The seminar fosters institutional capacity building and promotes international collaboration between the U.S. and Japan. Participants are expected to share insights gained with their home institutions and contribute to long-term exchange opportunities.
