Japanese Studies Fellowship Programs (for US Applicants)
Overview
| Proposal deadline | December 1, 2026 | | Funding opportunity | Projects must be in the humanities, social sciences, and/or comparative research | | Benefits | Includes airfare, certificate of health, insurance, settling-in and departure allowances, monthly stipend, dependent allowance and insurance, and enrollment fees (may vary depending on program) |
This program provides support to outstanding scholars, researchers, and professionals in the field by offering the opportunity to conduct research in Japan.
NOTE:
- Different application processes apply to applicants who do not hold American citizenship, American permanent residency or Americans with permanent residency in other countries. Please see “3. Eligibility” in the Application Guidelines and Instructions
- For Specialists and/or professionals on Japanese art who wish to conduct short-term research in Japan, please apply to the Ishibashi Foundation/The Japan Foundation Fellowship for Research on Japanese Art.
2027-2028 Fellowship Categories
| Research Fellowship (Long-Term) | Research Fellowship (Short-Term) | Doctoral Fellowship |
|---|---|---|
| For extended period of research projects More than 4 months, up to 12 months in length |
For intensive research projects 21 days to 89 days in length |
For doctoral research projects 4-12 months in length |
| Applicants must hold a Ph.D. or equivalent professional experience. | Applicants must hold a Ph.D. or equivalent professional experience. | Applicants must have achieved ABD status by the time the fellowship begins. |
Application deadline: 11:59pm EST on Tuesday, December 1, 2026
Notification of results: Principal awardees will be notified of the results in April 2027 through the Japan Foundation, Tokyo. Alternate awardees will be notified as fellowships become available.
Guidelines and Login
Application Guidelines and Instructions (PDF) (PLEASE READ THESE BEFORE CREATING AN ACCOUNT) Read carefully to make sure you meet all eligibility requirements and understand application guidelines and instructions.
Additional Documents to be Submitted Read carefully to see which additional documents are required.
Create Account To access the Fellowship Application form, click the above to create an account. (Please note this link will redirect you to an external website from the JFNY website.)
Frequently Asked Questions
This list of FAQs covers common questions about the Japanese Studies Fellowship Programs. Fellowship Program FAQs
Lists of Past Awardees
For past recipients of the Japanese Studies Fellowship, please click here. For further inquiries, please contact: ny_jf_fellowship@jpf.go.jp or (212) 489-0299