Applications are currently being accepted for the Ishibashi Foundation/The Japan Foundation Fellowship for Research on Japanese Art 2026–2027. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About Ishibashi Foundation/The Japan Foundation Fellowship for Research on Japanese Art
This fellowship supports the development of professionals in the field while promoting global understanding and appreciation of Japanese art. The program offers an opportunity for researchers from abroad to engage in intensive, short-term projects that require travel to Japan. Priority is given to proposals that plan to share research outcomes broadly—through exhibitions, publications, or public dissemination—contributing to the global dialogue on Japanese art and culture.
Benefits of Ishibashi Foundation/The Japan Foundation Fellowship for Research on Japanese Art
The fellowship benefits are as follows:
- Round-trip airfare (discount economy class, most direct route)
- Monthly stipend and allowances to cover living and research expenses during the stay
- Access to art institutions, archives, and cultural networks in Japan
- Opportunities for exhibitions or publications based on research outcomes
Ishibashi Foundation/The Japan Foundation Fellowship for Research on Japanese Art Requirements
Applicants must:
- Reside outside Japan and specialize in visual arts research or curation.
- Hold nationality or permanent residency in a country with diplomatic relations with Japan.
- Be in good physical and mental health.
- Be proficient in Japanese or English.
- Stay continuously in Japan during the fellowship period.
- Not receive funding from other Japan Foundation programs simultaneously.
- If previously awarded a Japan Foundation Fellowship, a three-year gap must have passed by April 1, 2027.
- Conduct research for academic or cultural purposes (not political or religious).
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
01 December, 2026
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