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 2025, except for the following program：
2. The Japan Foundation Indo-Pacific Partnership (JFIPP) Research Fellowship
5. Grant program for Developing Networks among Leaders of Japan-China Next Generation Exchange
The next round of applications is scheduled to open around September 2025.
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 5, 2024
| Program Outline | Japan Outreach Initiative (JOI) (PDF:64.4KB) | |
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| Eligibility | Area | Japan / Overseas* |
| Applicant | Individual* *Japanese nationals from Japan and overseas |
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| Application Deadline | January 7, 2025 *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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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 5, 2024
| Program Outline | The Japan Foundation Indo-Pacific Partnership (JFIPP) Research Fellowship (PDF:59.3KB) | |
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| Eligibility | Area | Japan, Australia, India, U.S. |
| Applicant | Individual | |
| Application Deadline | Summer, 2025 (TBD) | |
| Application Form | JFIPP-R | |
| Application Instructions / Application Form |
Application documents (Guidelines and Application Forms) will be available on the Japan Foundation website Spring, 2025. |
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3. Grant Program for Japan-ASEAN Global Partnership
This program is designed to support collaborative activities conducted by organizations in Japan or ASEAN countries that aim to address global common issues, with the goal of contributing to the development of a multilayered network and building trust between Japan and ASEAN through intellectual exchange and the cultivation of the next generation of intellectual leaders.
Last updated October 22, 2024
| Eligibility | Area | Japan Southeast Asia |
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| Applicant | Organization | |
| Application Deadline | 11:59 p.m., December 2, 2024 (Japan Standard Time) | |
| Application Form | GP-WJ | |
| Application Instructions / Application Form |
Please refer to our website for Guidelines and Application Forms. |
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4. Grant Program for Japan-U.S. Global Partnership
This program supports collaborative and dialogue projects that build partnerships between Japan and the U.S. to help resolve policy issues faced by the global community. Collaborative and dialogue projects jointly conducted by Japanese and U.S. institutions working toward solutions to contemporary common challenges that cross national boundaries are eligible for support.
Last updated September 5, 2024
| Program Outline | Grant Program for Japan-U.S. Global Partnership (PDF:63.5KB) | |
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| Eligibility | Area | Japan / U.S. |
| Applicant | Organization | |
| Application Deadline |
11:59 p.m., December 2, 2024 (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). |
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| Application Form | GP-GP | |
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*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 2, 2024 (Eastern Standard Time). |
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5. Grant Program for Developing Networks among Leaders of Japan-China Next Generation Exchange
This program supports dialogue and collaborative projects between Japan and China that aim to nurture the next generation of youth who have the potential to become leaders in their specific fields. Partial financial support is provided in order to hold conferences, seminars, and workshops as well as cultural exchange events for the purpose of youth exchanges and building networks.
Last updated September 5, 2024
| Program Outline | Grant Program for Developing Networks among Leaders of Japan-China Next Generation Exchange(PDF: 62.6KB) | |
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| Eligibility | Area | Japan |
| Applicant | Organization | |
| Application Deadline | [1st Round] January 31, 2025 [2nd Round] September 30, 2025 |
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| Application Instructions / Application Form |
The application requirements and application form will be available on the website of this program (https://xinlianxin.jpf.go.jp/) in or after fall 2024. |
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6. 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.
* For individuals in Southeast Asia, please apply for the “JF-JSA-ASEAN Fellowship Program” instead.Last updated September 5, 2024
| Program Outline | Japan Foundation Japanese Studies Fellowship Program (PDF:67.4KB) | |
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| Eligibility | Area | Overseas |
| Applicant | Individual | |
| Application Deadline | Apply through Online Application Portal by 1 p.m., December 3, 2024 (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, 2024 (Eastern Standard Time). |
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7. JF-JSA-ASEAN Fellowship Program
In order to develop the next generation of human resources and thus build a strong and long-lasting relationship of trust between Southeast Asia and Japan, this program, with the support of the Japanese Studies Association in Southeast Asia (JSA-ASEAN), provides opportunities to do research and engage in exchange activities in Japan for researchers in the field of Japanese studies from Southeast Asia.
Last updated September 5, 2024
| Program Outline | JF-JSA-ASEAN Fellowship Program (PDF:64.7KB) | |
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| Eligibility | Area | Southeast Asia |
| Applicant | Individual | |
| Application Deadline | Apply through Online Application Portal by 1 p.m., December 3, 2024 (Japan Standard Time) | |
| Application Form | RJS-WF | |
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8. 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.
* For organizations in Southeast Asia, please apply for the “Grant Program for Strengthening Research Networks to Co-create a Future with the Next Generation” program instead.
Last updated September 5, 2024
| Program Outline | Grant Program for Japanese Studies Projects (PDF:61.9KB) | |
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| Eligibility | Area | Overseas |
| Applicant | Organization | |
| Application Deadline | Apply through Online Application Portal by 1 p.m., December 3, 2024 (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 Monday, December 2, 2024 (Eastern Standard Time). |
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9. Grant Program for Strengthening Research Networks to Co-create a Future with the Next Generation
In order to develop the next generation of human resources and thus build a strong and long-lasting relationship of trust between Southeast Asia and Japan, this program provides grants to organizations in Southeast Asia to help implement their Japanese studies projects with the aim of forming and strengthening networks in Japanese studies.
Last updated September 5, 2024
| Program Outline | Grant Program for Strengthening Research Networks to Co-create a Future with the Next Generation (PDF:61.6KB) | |
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| Eligibility | Area | Southeast Asia |
| Applicant | Organization | |
| Application Deadline | Apply through Online Application Portal by 1 p.m., December 3, 2024 (Japan Standard Time) | |
| Application Form | RJS-WJ | |
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- *Please read the details of each program and the appropriate application forms thoroughly.
- *Please refer to FAQs for more information.