[Associated Kyoto Program](https://www.associatedkyotoprogram.org)

June 30, 2026: Full application deadline for Visiting Faculty Fellowships (2027-2028 academic year)

$30,000 stipend per semester, free housing, and ¥50,000 (~$500) research funds

Faculty fellowships to teach and conduct research in Kyoto, supporting Japanese studies and professional development.

--- ## Description The Visiting Faculty Fellowships offered by the Associated Kyoto Program (AKP) provide faculty members with the opportunity to spend a semester in Kyoto, Japan, teaching undergraduate students from U.S. colleges and conducting research. Fellows design and teach a semester-long course in English, which may focus on Japan or include Japan in a comparative context. The program encourages use of the Kansai region (Kyoto-Nara-Osaka-Kobe) in coursework and fieldwork. In addition to teaching, fellows pursue research or study projects that contribute to their professional growth and enhance Japanese studies at their home institutions. The fellowship aims to enrich the academic experience of AKP students and promote scholarly exchange. --- ## Due Dates - June 30, 2026: Full application deadline for Visiting Faculty Fellowships (applications for the 2027-2028 academic year) --- ## Funding Amount - Each fellowship provides a stipend of $30,000 for one semester, paid to the fellow’s home institution. - Fellows receive free housing in Doshisha University facilities. - Additional research funds of ¥50,000 (approximately $500) are provided. - Fellows are responsible for paying their own roundtrip travel to Japan from the stipend. - No separate dependent allowance is provided, but housing assignments consider family needs. --- ## Eligibility - Primarily open to faculty from AKP consortium institutions. - Non-consortium faculty may apply if they have a demonstrated record of engagement with AKP or one of its consortium institutions; non-consortium applicants are encouraged to contact the AKP Chair to confirm eligibility. - Applicants may be Japan specialists or non-specialists aiming to enhance the Japan component in their teaching. - No Japanese language proficiency is required for non-specialists. - Faculty from fields such as Anthropology, Art History, Economics, History, Literature, Media Studies, Political Science, Religion, Sociology, and Theatre are encouraged to apply. --- ## Application Process Applicants must submit the following materials by email to the AKP Executive Committee at [fellowships@associatedkyotoprogram.org](mailto:fellowships@associatedkyotoprogram.org): 1. Letter of application including: - Preferred semester (Fall 2027 or Spring 2028) - Course description and its integration into future curricula - Research proposal outline - List of family members who would accompany the fellow 2. Detailed, current curriculum vitae (including courses taught) 3. 13-week syllabus for the proposed course, including use of the Kansai region for fieldwork or trips 4. Evaluation of teaching performance from the department chair 5. Letter from an administrative officer (e.g., Dean of Faculty) indicating institutional support and permission for leave 6. For consortium applicants: letter of support from the AKP Campus Representative; for non-consortium applicants: description of engagement with AKP or its consortium Applicants are encouraged to consult with their AKP Campus Representative or the AKP Chair (lofgren@associatedkyotoprogram.org) before applying. --- ## Additional Information - Courses are taught in English and meet twice weekly for 90 minutes each session. - Field trips are encouraged and Friday afternoons are reserved for extended fieldwork. - Family housing is available, but no dependent allowance is provided. - The fellowship is designed for professional development and to strengthen Japanese studies both at AKP and the fellow’s home institution. --- ## External Links - [Visiting Faculty Fellowships Program Page](https://www.associatedkyotoprogram.org/visiting-faculty-fellowships/) - [Associated Kyoto Program Home](https://www.associatedkyotoprogram.org) - [Contact Page](https://www.associatedkyotoprogram.org/contact-us/) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | |--------------------|-----------------------------------------------|---------------| | General Inquiries | info@associatedkyotoprogram.org | 413-326-9257 | | Fellowship Queries | fellowships@associatedkyotoprogram.org | | | AKP Chair | lofgren@associatedkyotoprogram.org | |

Visiting Faculty Fellowships

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