This program provides support to outstanding scholars in the field by offering the opportunity to conduct research in Japan.

Apply: http://www.jfny.org/japanese_studies/fellowship.html

2019-2020 Fellowship Categories
Scholars and Researchers (Long-Term) (2-12 months):
Scholars and researchers in the humanities or social sciences. Applicants must hold Ph.D. or equivalent professional experience at the time of application.

Scholars and Researchers (Short-Term) (21-59 days):
Scholars and researchers in the humanities and social sciences who need to conduct intensive research in Japan. Applicants must hold Ph.D. or equivalent professional experience at the time of application.

Doctoral Candidates (4-12 months):
Doctoral candidates in the humanities or social sciences. Applicants must have achieved ABD status by the time the fellowship begins.

Application deadline: 11:59pm EST on Thursday, November 1, 2018

(Please note: Different deadline applies to applicants who do not hold American citizenship, permanent residency and Americans with permanent residency in other countries. Please read “3. Eligibility” in the Application Guidelines and Instructions)

Notification of results: Principal awardees will be notified starting late April 2019. Alternate awardees will be notified as fellowships become available.

Specialists and/or professional practitioners of Japanese art who wish to conduct short-term research (21 to 59 days) in Japan should apply to the Ishibashi Foundation/The Japan Foundation Fellowship for Research on Japnese Art by December 3, 2018.