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.
1. 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. Experts in the fields of natural science, medical science, and engineering are excluded. There are three subcategories as follows.
Last updated September 16, 2022
| Eligibility | Area | Overseas |
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| Applicant | Individual | |
| Application Deadline | Apply through Online Application Portal by 12 noon, December 2, 2022 (Japan Standard Time) | |
| Application Form | RJS-FW | |
| Application Instructions / Application Form |
Download files (ZIP:759KB) (Contents of ZIP File: PDF, Word) *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, 2022 (Eastern Standard Time). https://www.jfny.org/grants/grants-for-japanese-studies/fellowship-program/ |
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2. 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 16, 2022
| Eligibility | Area | Overseas |
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| Applicant | Organization | |
| Application Deadline | Apply through Online Application Portal by 12 noon, December 2, 2022 (Japan Standard Time) | |
| Application Form | RJS-KP | |
| Application Instructions / Application Form |
Download files (ZIP:619KB) (Contents of ZIP File: PDF, Word) *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, 2022 (Eastern Standard Time). https://www.jfny.org/grants/grants-for-japanese-studies/ |
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3. Japan-U.S. Global Partnership
This program seeks to provide support to projects collaboratively led by Japan and U.S. experts around three thematic areas:
"Building a resilient society", "Developing an inclusive society", and "Creating a society enriched by science and technology".
Last updated September 16, 2022
| Eligibility | Area | Japan / U.S. |
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| Applicant | Organization | |
| Application Deadline |
11:59 p.m., December 1, 2022 (Applications from the U.S.: Eastern Standard Time/ Applications from Japan: Japan Standard Time) *Submission by E-mail to the Japan Foundation Headquarters (section in charge) or the Japan Foundation, New York. |
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| Application Instructions / Application Form |
Download files (ZIP:578KB) (Contents of ZIP File: PDF, Excel) |
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4. 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 16, 2022
| Eligibility | Area | Japan / Overseas* |
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| Applicant | Individual* *Japanese nationals from Japan and overseas |
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| Application Deadline | January 10, 2023 *To Laurasian Institution (Tokyo Office) |
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| 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) |
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- *Please read the details of each program and the appropriate application forms thoroughly.
- *Please refer to FAQs for more information.