The Japan Foundation (JF) is pleased to announce an open call for Japanese Studies grant programs for the fiscal year 2027-2028. JF offers fellowship opportunities and institutional support programs for the development of Japanese Studies in the United States.
[Fellowship] Japanese Studies Fellowship Programs provide support to outstanding scholars, researchers, and PhD candidates in the field by offering the opportunity to conduct research in Japan. The deadline for fellowship applications is December 1st, 2026.
[IPS and IPS-Small] Our Institutional Project Support (IPS) Grant Program and our Institutional Project Support (IPS) – Small Grant Program are also now open for applications. These grant programs support Japanese Studies at institutions, primarily colleges and universities. A concept paper for these grants is due October 31st, 2026, and the proposal deadline is due December 1st, 2026.
[U.S.-SEA-Japan] Lastly, the U.S.-Southeast Asia-Japan Collaborative Exchange Initiative is now open for applications. This program aims to connect Japan scholars from the U.S., Southeast Asia, and Japan to foster collaborative scholarship and strengthen Japanese Studies across these regions. A concept paper for these grants is due October 31st, 2026, and the proposal deadline is due December 1st, 2026.
More information about our grants programs for 2027-2028 can be found on our webpage: Grants for Japanese Studies