The Japan Foundation invites individuals and organizations that are planning international exchange projects and activities to participate in programs of the Japan Foundation. The Japan Foundation carries out its programs and activities in the following three major categories: 1) Art and Cultural Exchange, 2) Japanese-Language Education Overseas, and 3) Japanese Studies Overseas and Intellectual Exchange. Successful applicants are provided with grants, research scholarships, Japanese-language training programs, and other forms of support.

The Japan Foundation Program Guidelines for Fiscal 2013-2014 outline the full array of the Japan Foundation's applicable programs.
Please read the General Instructions thoroughly, and then go to the Program List, organized by categories and objectives, for general information of each program. If you find a program to which you wish to apply, obtain the application forms, fill out the forms, and submit the application by the deadline to the office specified.

*Inquiries
(1) Applicants from outside Japan:
Applicants should contact the nearest Japan Foundation overseas offices. When there is no regional office in the applicant's country of residence, please contact the nearest Embassy or Consulate-General of Japan.
(2) Applicants from within Japan:
Applicants from within Japan should contact the section in charge at the Japan Foundation domestic offices

* Applicants are encouraged to contact the appropriate office by telephone or e-mail prior to submitting any application, to ensure that an applicant has identified the appropriate office to send an application, and is eligible to apply for the program being considered.