Japan Foundation, New York - Doctoral Fellowships in Japanese Studies

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DeadlineSeptember 30, 2026

Award amountMonthly stipend: JPY400,000 (Long-Term Research), JPY310,000 (Doctoral)

Last checkedJun 24, 2026

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Application Instructions - Japan Foundation Fellowship for Research on Japanese Art

Application instructions for the Ishibashi Foundation/Japan Foundation Fellowship for Research on Japanese Art for Fiscal 2026-27. Details eligibility, benefits, and application procedures.

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Deadline

December 2, 2025

Award amount

Per Diem: 17,000 yen/day

Eligibility

Art professionals living outside Japan; Research related to Japanese visual arts; Must hold nationality or permanent residency in countries with diplomatic relations with Japan; Must be in good health; Proficient in Japanese or English

Requirements

Clear objectives and plans for research; Project necessitates travel to Japan; Continuous stay in Japan for the Fellowship term; Research results shared widely overseas; Not pursuing undergraduate or master's courses in Japan

Application materials

Application documents (downloaded from website); Reference forms (uploaded by referees)

How to apply

Download application documents from the website; Complete application documents; Upload documents to the Online Application Portal; Request referees to upload reference forms

Important dates

Application deadline: December 2, 2025; Notification of Results: April, 2026; Fellowship commencement: June 20, 2026 - March 31, 2027

Documents

Application Instructions (English); Application Documents Completion Guide

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