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)

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Fellowships for Advanced Social Science Research on Japan

NEH and JUSFC fellowship for research on modern Japan, its society, political economy, and relations with the US. Supports scholarly exchange and new generations of Japan scholars.

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Deadline

April 22, 2026

Award amount

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

Eligibility

Independent scholars; Junior scholars

Requirements

Awards must lead to a product (article, monograph, book, e-book, digital material, translation, edition, or other scholarly resource).

How to apply

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Important dates

Application available: March 2, 2026; Deadline: April 22, 2026; Expected notification date: January 31, 2027; Project start date: April 1, 2027 - September 1, 2027

Contact

202-606-8200; fellowships@neh.gov

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