Fellowships for Advanced Social Science Research on Japan

Background
The Fellowships for Advanced Social Science Research on Japan 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. The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) administers this program under its Awards to Individuals initiative, which supports individual scholars pursuing exceptional humanistic research.

Grant Details
The awards support research and writing on modern Japanese society and political economy, Japan's international relations, and U.S.-Japan relations. Each fellowship provides a stipend of $5,000 per month for full-time work, with awards ranging from $30,000 to $60,000. The anticipated number of grants is approximately three, with a total funding amount of around $180,000 for FY 2027. Projects must start between April 1, 2027, and September 1, 2028.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants include U.S. citizens residing domestically or abroad and foreign nationals who have lived in the United States or its jurisdictions for at least three years prior to the application deadline. Organizations are not eligible to apply.

Period of Performance
The period of performance for the fellowship is between 6 to 12 months.

Grant Value
The total value of the grant is approximately $180,000 for FY 2027, with individual awards ranging from $30,000 to $60,000.