Award amountMonthly stipend: JPY400,000 (Long-Term Research), JPY310,000 (Doctoral)
Last checkedJun 24, 2026
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Fellowship Program FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions for the Japanese Studies Fellowship Programs, covering eligibility, application materials, recommendations, and award notifications.
Supports research in Humanities and Social Sciences only.; Comparative research projects are welcome if a significant portion deals with Japan.; JF only supports research conducted in Japan.; Application is open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents via JF New York.; Students enrolled in a degree-granting program at a Japanese university are ineligible.
Requirements
Must read the Guidelines and apply online via SurveyMonkey Apply.; JF cannot accept supplementary application materials.; Transcripts must be received by the application deadline.; Recommenders must submit letters directly via the application website.; Language evaluation form should be completed by someone who can attest to language skills needed for the project.
Application materials
Online application via SurveyMonkey Apply.; Transcripts (hard-copy, sealed, or official e-transcripts).; Letters of Recommendation.; Letters of Affiliation.; Language Evaluation Form.
How to apply
Read the Guidelines.; Apply online via SurveyMonkey Apply.; Follow procedures from JF New York's website, not Tokyo Headquarters.
Important dates
Award notifications are announced within April each year.
Contact
NY_jf_fellowship@jpf.go.jp
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