Opportunities in Japanese Studies and Global Partnership with the Japan Foundation
We are delighted to present various Japanese Studies and Global Partnership programs from the Japan Foundation, aimed at supporting and enriching the academic and research pursuits of graduate students, early-career scholars, and post-doctoral researchers.
【GP-Grant】
JF Southeast Asia Partnership (JFSEAP) Program / Grant Program for Japan-ASEAN Global Partnership (日ASEANグローバル・パートナーシップ強化助成)
This program is designed to support institutions and organizations that promote intellectual dialogue and collaboration on common issues that Japan and ASEAN countries should jointly address, with the purpose of contributing to build a multi-layered network and trust between Japan and ASEAN in the fields of intellectual exchange and the development of human resources for the next generation.
Application Deadline: by December 2, 2025, 1:00 PM (Japan Standard Time)
EN）https://www.jpf.go.jp/e/project/intel/exchange/jfseap/jasean_grant/index.html
JP）https://www.jpf.go.jp/j/project/intel/exchange/jfseap/jasean_grant/index.html
【GP-Fellowship】
JF Southeast Asia Partnership (JFSEAP) Program / Visiting Fellowship (Inbound)
(JF東南アジアパートナーシップ（JFSEAP）プログラム／客員フェローシップ（招へい）)
This program is designed to provide the next generation of researchers and experts from ASEAN who are tackling global common issues faced by Japan and ASEAN with opportunities to conduct research in Japan as Fellows of the host institutions, and to form and expand networks with people involved in international exchange through participation in workshops and other activities.
Application Deadline: by December 2, 2025, 1:00 PM (Japan Standard Time)
EN）https://www.jpf.go.jp/e/project/intel/exchange/jfseap/vf_inbound/index.html
JP）https://www.jpf.go.jp/j/project/intel/exchange/jfseap/vf_inbound/
【JS-Grant】
Grant Program for Strengthening Research Networks to Co-create a Future with the Next Generation (次世代共創研究ネットワーク強化助成（日本研究部）【WA2.0】)
In order to build a strong and long-lasting relationship of trust between Southeast Asia and Japan, this program provides grants toward various Japanese studies projects implemented by Southeast Asian organizations with the aim of developing the next generation of human resources in the field of Japanese studies and promoting mutual understanding.
Application Deadline: by December 2, 2025, 1:00 PM (Japan Standard Time)
EN) https://www.jpf.go.jp/e/program/dl/intel/word/RJS-WJ2026_en.zip
JP）https://www.jpf.go.jp/j/program/dl/intel/word/RJS-WJ2026_ja.zip
【JS-Fellowship】
JF-JSA-ASEAN Fellowship Program （JF-JSA-ASEANフェローシップ【WA2.0】）
In order to develop the next generation of human resources and thus build a strong and long-lasting relationship of trust between Southeast Asia and Japan, this program, with the support of the Japanese Studies Association of Southeast Asia (JSA-ASEAN), provides opportunities to do research and engage in exchange activities in Japan for researchers in the field of Japanese studies from Southeast Asia.
Application Deadline: by December 2, 2025, 1:00 PM (Japan Standard Time)
EN) https://www.jpf.go.jp/e/program/dl/intel/word/RJS-WF2026_en.zip
JP) https://www.jpf.go.jp/j/program/dl/intel/word/RJS-WF2026_ja.zip
We invite you to share these opportunities with your students and colleagues who may be interested in taking part. If you have any inquiries or require more information, please feel free to reach out to us.
Thank you for your continued collaboration and support—we look forward to seeing participants from your institution join these meaningful programs.
