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Applications are currently being accepted for the Japan Foundation Japanese Studies Fellowship Program 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
The Japanese Studies Fellowship Program supports overseas doctoral candidates and researchers in the humanities and social sciences who wish to conduct research in Japan. The program promotes Japanese studies internationally by giving scholars the opportunity to undertake Japan-focused or comparative research, access academic resources, conduct fieldwork, and gain a deeper understanding of Japanese society, culture, and history. The fellowship is intended for scholars who need to spend time in Japan to complete doctoral research, collect research materials, participate in academic exchange, or advance their studies through direct engagement with Japanese institutions and communities.
Applicants must satisfy the program’s eligibility conditions.
Generally, applicants must:
Doctoral candidates must have completed the necessary coursework before applying for the fellowship.
Researchers must hold a Ph.D. or possess equivalent professional experience, as applicable to the program requirements.
Apply for Japan Foundation Japanese Studies Fellowship Program
