Visiting Faculty Fellowships
This fellowship supports faculty to teach and conduct research in Kyoto, promoting Japanese studies and academic exchange through immersive coursework and fieldwork.
Funder: Associated Kyoto Program
Due Dates: June 30, 2026: Full application deadline for Visiting Faculty Fellowships (2027-2028 academic year)
Funding Amounts: $30,000 stipend per semester, free housing, and ¥50,000 (~$500) research funds
Summary: 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.
