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

Last checkedJun 24, 2026

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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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Deadline

2025-12-19

Award amount

Stipend of $70,000

Eligibility

Must have received PhD in 2021 or later; In Japanese studies, humanities or social sciences; Encourages those who have not previously held postdoctoral appointments at Harvard; Must have Registrar-certified PhD by June 30, 2026

Requirements

Personal Information; Two reference letters; Supplemental Questions (thesis title, previous applications/fellowships, research plan summary, employment status); Statement of Research (2 pages); Curriculum Vitae; Transcript

Application materials

Personal Information; Reference Letters; Supplemental Questions; Statement of Research; Curriculum Vitae; Transcript

How to apply

Submit application online; Ensure recommenders submit letters by their deadline

Important dates

Applicant Deadline: December 19, 2025; Recommender Deadline: January 9, 2026; Award Announcement: after March 15, 2026

Documents

Application Instructions (View/Download)

Contact

rijs_postdoc@fas.harvard.edu; rijs_announcements@fas.harvard.edu

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