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"Fellowships for Advanced Social Science Research on Japan" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Fellowships for Advanced Social Science Research on Japan is sponsored by National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). A collaboration with the Japan-US Friendship Commission, this program supports social science research focused on modern Japanese society, political economy, Japan's international relations, and US-Japan relations. The award can be between 6 and 12 months and must be full-time.
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Fellowships for Advanced Social Science Research on Japan Fellowships for Advanced Social Science Research on Japan $60,000 ($5,000 per month) Article; Book; Digital Resource or Publication; Edition; Other Scholarly Resource; Translation The deadline for this cycle has passed. Updated guidelines will be posted in advance of the next deadline.
In the meantime, please use these guidelines to get a sense of what is involved in assembling an application. The Fellowships for Advanced Social Science Research on Japan program is a joint activity of the Japan-United States Friendship Commission (JUSFC) and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH).
The goals of the program are to promote Japan studies in the United States, to encourage U.S.-Japanese scholarly exchange, and to foster the next generation of Japan scholars in the United States. Awards support research and writing on modern Japanese society and political economy, Japan's international relations, and U.S.-Japan relations.
The program encourages innovative research that puts these subjects in wider regional and global contexts, is comparative and contemporary in nature, and contributes to scholarly knowledge or to the general public’s understanding. Appropriate disciplines include anthropology, economics, geography, history, international relations, linguistics, political science, psychology, and sociology.
Awards must lead to a product, such as an article, monograph, book, e-book, digital material, translation, edition, or other scholarly resource. NEH encourages submissions from independent scholars and junior scholars. Japan fellowships grants awards are paid directly to the applicant, not to their institutions.
You can apply to only one program at each deadline.
Examples of Projects Funded by this Grant Program Beyond the Buraku: The Negotiation of Burakumin Identity in Contemporary Japan In the Eyes of Others: Suicide and Meaning in Contemporary Japan Nuclear Minds: Cold War Psychological Science and Hiroshima Review your application package Read the Notice of Funding Opportunity and the Program Announcement for Japan Fellowships to ensure you understand all the expectations and restrictions for projects delivered under this grant and are prepared to write an effective application.
Japan Fellowships Program Announcement, 2026 (PDF) Individual Programs Notice of Funding Opportunity, 2026 (PDF) Grants. gov application package Policy on the Use of Artificial Intelligence for NEH Grant Proposals Sample Application Narratives The application format has changed since these applications were submitted.
You must follow the format explained in the current Notice of Funding Opportunity (available at the link above, under “Application Materials”). The Paralympic Movement, Sports, and Disability in Postwar Japan Environmental Politics in East Asia The Negotiation of Burakumin Identity in Contemporary Japan Register for an account on Grants. gov When you are ready to apply, register for a Grants.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Scholars in the social sciences doing research about modern Japan. US citizens and foreign nationals living in the US for at least three years prior to the deadline. No advanced degree or institutional affiliation is required, but applicants cannot be enrolled in a degree program. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $60,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was April 22, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Fellowships for Advanced Social Science Research on Japan is funded by National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
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