National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) / Japan-US Friendship Commission (JUFSC) - Postdoctoral Fellowship for Advanced Social Science Research on Japan

Grant narrative for a successful application on Burakumin identity in Japan, detailing research on youth, discrimination, and identity negotiation.

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DeadlineApril 22, 2026

Award amount$60,000 ($5,000 per month)

Last checkedJun 25, 2026

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Individual Programs Notice of Funding Opportunity, 2026

Notice of Funding Opportunity for NEH Awards to Individuals, including Fellowships for Advanced Social Science Research on Japan. Details program purpose, eligibility, and application process.

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Award amount

$5,000 per month for full-time work

Eligibility

Individuals; No institutional affiliation required

Requirements

Projects must embody exceptional humanistic research, rigorous analysis, and clear writing.; Applications must clearly articulate project's value to humanities scholars or general audiences.; Projects may be at any stage of development.; Projects may be based on original research or provide a synthesis of ideas.; Research applications from all humanities disciplines are invited.

How to apply

Submit application in Grants.gov when NEH issues a specific Program Announcement.; Review and follow all requirements in the NOFO and specific Program Announcement.

Important dates

Anticipated Award Announcements: Approximately 9-12 months after application deadline.

Contact

202-606-8200; Research@neh.gov; 7-1-1

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