Japanese Studies Overseas and International Dialogue [Dialogue]

Programs in this field aim to encourage a greater understanding of Japan thorough supporting and promoting Japanese studies overseas. The Japan Foundation promotes dialogue about international common issues and develops human resources who play key roles in future dialogue and exchange initiatives.

  • *We are no longer accepting applications for FY 2024, except for the following programs:
    Japan Outreach Initiative (JOI), The Japan Foundation Indo-Pacific Partnership (JFIPP) Research Fellowship

1. Japan Outreach Initiative (JOI)

This program is designed to dispatch Japanese individuals in the Southern, Midwestern and Mountain regions of the U.S. for two years as outreach coordinators. Coordinators provide information about Japanese culture, society, everyday life, and language in local community settings and organize activities that foster interactions between Japan and the United States.

Last updated September 4, 2023

Eligibility Area Japan / Overseas*
Applicant Individual*
*Japanese nationals from Japan and overseas
Application Deadline January 9, 2024
*To Laurasian Institution (Tokyo Office)
Application Instructions / Application Form JOI program is administered jointly by Global Partnerships Department and Laurasian Institution (LI) . All applications and inquiries should be directed to LI. For further details, please contact:

Laurasian Institution (Tokyo Office)
TEL: +81-(0)03-3712-6176 , FAX: +81-(0)03-3712-8975
URL: https://www.laurasian.org/joi
E-mail: joi@laurasian.org
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2. The Japan Foundation Indo-Pacific Partnership (JFIPP) Research Fellowship

This program provides support for researchers and practitioners in Japan, Australia, India, or the U.S. to conduct research activities on the common policy issues in the Indo-Pacific, mainly in the four countries, excluding the fellow’s country of origin.

Last updated September 4, 2023

Eligibility Area Japan, Australia, India, U.S.
Applicant Individual
Application Deadline Summer, 2024 (TBD)
Application Form JFIPP-R
Application Instructions / Application Form

Application documents (Guidelines and Application Forms) will be available on the Japan Foundation website Spring, 2024.

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3. Grant Program for Japan-U.S. Global Partnership

This program supports collaborative and dialogue projects that aim to build partnerships between Japan and the U.S. to solve policy issues facing the international community. In addition to projects in three thematic areas: "Building a resilient society", "Developing an inclusive society", and "Creating a society enriched by science and technology", projects that address global common issues that are of importance for U.S. and Japan to work together are also eligible.

Last updated September 4, 2023

Eligibility Area Japan / U.S.
Applicant Organization
Application Deadline

11:59 p.m., December 1, 2023 (Applications from the U.S.: Eastern Standard Time/ Applications from Japan: Japan Standard Time)

*Submission by e-mail to the Japan Foundation, New York or the Japan Foundation Headquarters (section in charge).

Application Form GP-GP
Application Instructions / Application Form

*For U.S. applicants, application procedures are different. Please be sure to visit the Japan Foundation, New York’s website below. The application deadline is 11: 59 p.m., December 1, 2023 (Eastern Standard Time).
https://ny.jpf.go.jp/grants/grants-for-global-partnerships/grant-program-japan-u-s-global-partnership/

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4. Japan Foundation Japanese Studies Fellowship Program

This program provides scholars and researchers in the field of Japanese studies with opportunities to conduct research in Japan, with the aim of promoting Japanese studies overseas.

Last updated September 4, 2023

Eligibility Area Overseas
Applicant Individual
Application Deadline Apply through Online Application Portal by 3 p.m., December 1, 2023 (Japan Standard Time)
Application Form RJS-FW
Application Instructions / Application Form

*For U.S. applicants, application procedures are different. Please be sure to visit the Japan Foundation, New York’s website below. The application deadline is 11: 59 p.m., December 1, 2023 (Eastern Standard Time). https://ny.jpf.go.jp/grants/grants-for-japanese-studies/fellowship-program/

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5. Grant Program for Japanese Studies Projects

This program is designed to promote Japanese studies overseas by providing grants toward various Japanese studies projects implemented by overseas organizations.

Last updated September 4, 2023

Eligibility Area Overseas
Applicant Organization
Application Deadline Apply through Online Application Portal by 3 p.m., December 1, 2023 (Japan Standard Time)
Application Form RJS-KP
Application Instructions / Application Form

*For U.S. applicants, application procedures are different. Please be sure to visit the Japan Foundation, New York’s website below. The application deadline is 11: 59 p.m., December 1, 2023 (Eastern Standard Time).

https://ny.jpf.go.jp/grants/grants-for-japanese-studies/

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