Award amountMonthly stipend: JPY400,000 (Long-Term Research), JPY310,000 (Doctoral)
Last checkedJun 24, 2026
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Application Instructions (Japanese)
Application instructions for the Translation and Publication Support Program, detailing objectives, eligible projects, applicant qualifications, funding details, selection criteria, and application procedures.
Up to 80% of total translation and/or printing/binding costs.
Eligibility
Overseas publishers (corporations).; Must have the ability to execute the project as planned.; Must not violate Japanese laws regarding receiving grants.; Must have or be able to open a bank account for grant payments.
Requirements
Book must be published between April 1, 2026, and February 28, 2027.; Original Japanese text must already be published.; Must be a direct translation from the original Japanese.; Translation contract must be concluded.; Part of the translation must be completed at the time of application.
Application materials
Application form; Project proposal (including expenditure plan); Biographies of translator and other key personnel; Translation sample (approx. 30 pages); Copy of the original text; Proof of translation rights
How to apply
Download application documents from the specified website.; Prepare application documents according to the guidelines.; Upload all completed application documents to the online application site.
Important dates
Application Deadline: December 2, 2025, 13:00 (Japan Time); Notification of Results: Late April 2026
Documents
Application form; Project proposal; Translator's biography; Translation sample; Original text copy; Translation rights document
Contact
JF Overseas Offices (list available online); Japanese Embassies/Consulates (if no JF office); Japan Foundation, Culture Program Division, Planning and Coordination/Literary Team (Japan)
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