We are thrilled to introduce several Japanese Studies opportunities offered by the Japan Foundation, designed to enrich the academic and research experiences of graduate students, aspiring scholars, and post-doctoral researchers.
1. Japan Foundation Japanese Studies Fellowship Program
This program provides scholars and researchers in the field of Japanese studies with opportunities to conduct research in Japan, with the aim of promoting Japanese studies overseas.
Application Deadline: Apply through Online Application Portal by 1 p.m., December 3, 2024 (Japan Standard Time)
English Site: https://www.jpf.go.jp/e/program/intel.html#intel_6
2. JF-JSA-ASEAN Fellowship Program
(Applicable only to Southeast Asia)
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 in 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: Apply through Online Application Portal by 1 p.m., December 3, 2024 (Japan Standard Time)
English Site: https://www.jpf.go.jp/e/program/intel.html#intel_7
3. JF-CIJS-EAJS Fellowship Program
(Jointly operated with Tohoku University’s Center for Integrated Japanese Studies)
Tohoku University’s Center for Integrated Japanese Studies (CIJS), in collaboration with the Japan Foundation (JF) and supported by the European Association for Japanese Studies (EAJS), has announced a research fellowship program that allows Ph.D. candidates who conduct research related to Japan and feel they need to visit Japan to complete their doctoral research, to do so at the university.
Application Deadline: Before the deadline of December 1, 2024 in Japan Standard Time
English site: https://cijs.oii.tohoku.ac.jp/en/news/detail—id-20.html
4. JF-GJS Fellowship Program
(Jointly operated with the University of Tokyo’s Institute for Advanced Studies on Asia)
In order to promote Japanese Studies overseas, this program, jointly organized by the Japan Foundation and the Institute for Advanced Studies on Asia of the University of Tokyo, provides post-doctoral researchers in the field of Japanese Studies with opportunities to conduct research in Japan while belonging to Tobunken. The Fellows will also be expected to gain experience as project facilitators through operation and management work at various meetings or workshops, and to form and expand networks with people involved in international exchange.
Application Deadline: by December 1, 2024 (Japan Standard Time)
Bilingual Site: https://gas.ioc.u-tokyo.ac.jp/networking/2025-jf-gjs-fellowship/
5. JF-Nichibunken Fellowship Program
(Jointly operated with the International Research Center for Japanese Studies)
In order to promote Japanese Studies overseas, this program, jointly organized by the Japan Foundation and the International Research Center for Japanese Studies, National Institutes for the Humanities, provides post-doctoral researchers in the field of Japanese Studies with opportunities to conduct research in Japan while belonging to Nichibunken. The Fellows will also be expected to gain experience as project facilitators through operation and management work at various meetings or workshops, and to form and expand networks with people involved in international exchange.
Application Deadline: by December 1, 2024 (Japan Standard Time)
English Site: https://www.nichibun.ac.jp/en/research/employment/acceptance/#jf-nichibun
We encourage you to share these opportunities with your eligible students and colleagues who may benefit from these enriching opportunities. For any inquiries or additional information, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support. We look forward to welcoming participants from your institution to these exciting programs.
