Japan Fellowships for Advanced Social Science Research on Japan
Summary
NEH announces the Japan Fellowships program offering individual awards of $30,000-$60,000 for advanced research on modern Japanese society, political economy, and U.S.-Japan relations. Total program funding is $180,000 with up to 3 expected awards. Application deadline is April 22, 2026.
What changed
NEH has posted the Japan Fellowships funding opportunity for individual scholars conducting research on Japan. Awards range from $30,000 to $60,000 with $180,000 in total program funding for up to 3 recipients.
Individual researchers in Japan studies should review eligibility requirements and prepare applications through Grants.gov. Contact the Division of Research at fellowships@neh.gov for additional information.
What to do next
- Monitor for application updates on Grants.gov
- Submit application by April 22, 2026
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Fellowships for Advanced Social Science Research on Japan
Agency: National Endowment for the Humanities
Assistance Listings: 45.160 -- Promotion of the Humanities Fellowships and Stipends
Last Updated: April 1, 2026 View version history on Grants.gov
Description
The Fellowships for Advanced Social Science Research on Japan (Japan Fellowships) program aims to promote Japan studies in the United States, encourage U.S.- Japanese scholarly exchange, and foster the next generation of Japan scholars in the U.S. Awards support research and writing on modern Japanese society and political economy, Japan's international relations, and U.S.-Japan relations.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Individuals
Additional information
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Grantor contact information
Description
Division of Research
National Endowment for the Humanities
400 Seventh Street, SW
Washington, DC 20506
202-606-8200
fellowships@neh.gov
Documents
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| File name | Description | Last updated |
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| IndividualNOFOcombined_040126.pdf | NEH Individual Programs NOFO | Apr 1, 2026 06:47 PM UTC |
| JapanStudy2026programannouncement_040126.pdf | Japan Fellowships 2026 Program Announcement | Apr 1, 2026 06:47 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
https://www.neh.gov/grants/research/fellowships-advanced-social-science-research-japan
Closing: April 22, 2026
Application process
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Award
$180,000
Program Funding
3
Expected awards
$30,000
Award Minimum
$60,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
20260422-FO
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
-- Category of Funding Activity:
Humanities
Category Explanation:
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History
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3
Posted date:
March 2, 2026
Archive date:
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