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The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Fellowships for Advanced Social Science Research is a grant from NEH and the Japan-United States Friendship Commission that funds research and writing on modern Japanese society, political economy, Japan's international relations, and U.S.-Japan relations.
The program promotes Japan studies in the United States, encourages U.S.-Japanese scholarly exchange, and supports the development of the next generation of Japan scholars. Eligible applicants are U.S. scholars at any career stage undertaking original social science research on Japan. Awards provide up to ,000 (,000 per month) to support research and writing projects including articles, books, digital resources, and translations.
Deadline information will be posted when the next cycle opens.
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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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Grants. gov Applicant Registration Guidance Complete your application package Follow the instructions outlined in the Notice of Funding Opportunity and the Grants. gov instructions.
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You are responsible for ensuring that your letter writers have received the solicitations from NEH and submitted their letters.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Individuals conducting advanced social science research in the humanities, including economics. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $50,400 per year stipend; $8,400 per year for research expenses. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Fellowships for Advanced Social Science Research is funded by 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.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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