U.S.-Japan International Education Administrators Award
A two-week seminar in Japan for U.S. higher education administrators to explore Japan’s education system, culture, and foster international academic collaboration.
Funder: Fulbright Scholar Program
Due Dates: November 2, 2026 (Application deadline for U.S.-Japan IEA Award)
Funding Amounts: Covers round-trip travel and per diem (approx. $133/day) for two-week seminar; no dependent benefits.
Summary: Two-week intensive seminar in Japan for U.S. higher education administrators to learn about Japan’s education system, society, and culture, and foster international collaboration.
Key Information: Open to U.S. higher education administrators with at least five years' experience in international education; full-time participation required.
Description
This award provides U.S. higher education administrators an opportunity to participate in a two-week, fully funded seminar in Japan. The program is designed to deepen participants' understanding of Japan’s higher education system, society, and culture. Activities include briefings, campus visits, meetings with government officials, and engagement with Japanese international education professionals. The seminar aims to foster institutional capacity building, strengthen international networks, and encourage long-term exchange opportunities between U.S. and Japanese institutions. All seminar activities are pre-arranged, and full-time participation is mandatory.
