Fellowships for Advanced Social Science Research on Japan

The Fellowships for Advanced Social Science Research on Japan program aims to promote Japan studies in the United States, encourage U.S.-Japanese scholarly exchange, and foster the next generation of Japan scholars in the U.S. Awards support research and writing on modern Japanese society and political economy, Japan's international relations, and U.S.-Japan relations. The program is open to individual researchers with advanced Japanese language skills, and applicants can be U.S. citizens or foreign nationals who have lived in the United States for at least three years. The award period is 6-12 months, and applicants must work full-time on their project during this time. The application deadline is April 22, 2026, and award announcements will be made in January 2027. • Eligible applicants include individuals, U.S. citizens, and foreign nationals who have lived in the United States for at least three years. • The program supports research and writing on modern Japanese society and political economy, Japan's international relations, and U.S.-Japan relations. • The award period is 6-12 months, and applicants must work full-time on their project during this time. • The application deadline is April 22, 2026, and award announcements will be made in January 2027. • The program is a joint activity of the Japan-United States Friendship Commission and the National Endowment for the Humanities.