Harvard University - Reischauer Institute of Japanese Studies - Postdoctoral Fellowship

Application instructions for the Reischauer Institute Postdoctoral Fellowships in Japanese Studies at Harvard University for the 2026-27 academic year.

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DeadlineDecember 30, 2025; Award Announcement: after March 15, 2026; Appointment Term: August or September 2026

Award amountStipend of $70,000; Research funds up to $5,000; Eligible for subsidized medical, dental, vision, and other benefits

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Deadline

December 30, 2025; Award Announcement: after March 15, 2026; Appointment Term: August or September 2026

Award amount

Stipend of $70,000; Research funds up to $5,000; Eligible for subsidized medical, dental, vision, and other benefits

Academic level

Graduate; Postdoctoral

Discipline

STEM; Public service; Humanities / social sciences

Eligibility

Ph.D. received in 2021 or later; Must have received Ph D in 2021 or later; In Japanese studies, humanities or social sciences; Must have Registrar-certified Ph D by June 30, 2026; Ph.D. in Japanese studies, humanities or social sciences; Must have Registrar-certified Ph.D. degree by June 30, 2026

Requirements

Transcript; Curriculum Vitae; Personal Information; Two reference letters; Dissertation Abstract (1 page); Dissertation Table of Contents

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Faculty | Reischauer Institute of Japanese Studies

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Emeriti | Reischauer Institute of Japanese Studies

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RIJS Postdoctoral Fellowships

Harvard University's Reischauer Institute offers Postdoctoral Fellowships in Japanese Studies for recent PhD graduates to develop research and publishable manuscripts.

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Program on US-Japan Relations Postdoctoral Fellowships

Information on two types of postdoctoral fellowships offered by the Program on US-Japan Relations for the 2026-2027 academic year. Includes deadlines and eligibility.

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Postdoctoral Fellows - Reischauer Institute of Japanese Studies

Information about the Reischauer Institute Postdoctoral Fellowships in Japanese Studies for recent graduates to continue doctoral research and produce publishable work.

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