New Grant Program
Critical Issues Emanating from Japan’s March 11th Disasters
    Deadline closed
 
- Head Office Grants Applications available from September - December annually
- Local Grants - Available all year round
 
Japanese Studies and Intellectual Exchange
 
Head Office Grants
Japan Foundation Japanese Studies Fellowship Program
Grant Program for Intellectual Exchange Conference
Support Program for Organizations in Japanese Studies
 
Local Grants
Japanese Studies and Intellectual Exchange Local Grant
 
Head Office Grants
 
Head Office grant applications for Fiscal 2012-2013 are now closed.
 
Important: Please read the General Information about Grant Programs before continuing.
 
Download Programme Guidelines
 
Program List
FAQ for Japanese Studies and Intellectual Exchange Grant Programmes
Enquiries
 
Program List
 
Japan Foundation Japanese Studies Fellowship Program
 
Provides pre-eminent scholars, doctoral candidates and short-term researchers in the fields of humanities and social sciences with the opportunity to conduct research in Japan.

Success rate for Fiscal year 2011-2012
6 out of 14 applications
 
General Information
Guidelines and Application
Application form
 
Grant Program for Intellectual Exchange Conference
 
Provides support to academic and research institutions and non-government organisations to partially fund collaborative intellectual projects, such as international conferences, seminars, workshops and training that address common problems and foster mutual understanding in the Asia and Oceania region. Please note this grant is also open to projects involved in the area of Japanese studies.

Success rate for Fiscal year 2011-2012
8 out of 9 applications
 
General Information
Guidelines and Application
Application form
 
Support Program for Organizations in Japanese Studies
 

The Japan Foundation has created a comprehensive new programme which merges the following Japanese Studies programmes formerly available:

Grant Programme for Research and Conference for Japanese Studies
Visiting Professorship Programme for Japanese Studies
Staff Expansion Grant Programme for Japanese Studies
Library Support Programme for Japanese Studies

The new integrated programme is called the Support Programme for Organisations in Japanese Studies.

For further information about applying for this programme, please email jstudies@jpf.org.au.

 
FAQ for Japanese Studies and Intellectual Exchange Grant Programmes
 
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Do I have to be working specifically in the field of Japanese Studies?

No. Any researcher in the fields of humanities and social sciences for whom it is necessary to visit Japan for the purpose of research is eligible to apply. Interdisciplinary or comparative research is welcome.

 
Do I have to be at a certain stage of my PhD to apply?

Yes. Doctoral candidates must have completed all the required coursework for their PhD course before commencing the Fellowship. If you are still studying, we will accept your application provided you are able to finish the coursework before commencing your Fellowship (successful applicants must commence the Fellowship during Fiscal 2011-2012).

 
Does the Japan Foundation assist with arranging affiliations with institutions and advisors in Japan?
No. Applicants must make these arrangements themselves.
 
Do I need to be able to speak and/or understand Japanese?
Only PhD candidates need Japanese language skills sufficient to conduct research in Japan. Scholars, researchers and short-term researchers are not required to speak or understand Japanese.
 
 
 
What kinds of project does this programme support?
This program supports projects that address issues affecting the Asia-Pacific region. Projects do not necessarily need to include a specific focus on Japan, however, priority will be given to projects that include Japanese participation.
 
My project is a collaboration between Japan and Australia. Is it eligible?
Projects covered by this grant should include significant participation from a number of countries in Asia and Oceania, and should not be limited to bilateral exchange. Projects involving participants from various countries are given higher priority.
 
How much of my project’s expenses will be covered by the grant?
This grant covers partial expenses only. In principle, the Japan Foundation will not fund more than half the total costs of any project, and it is expected that a substantial part of the funding will be provided by the applying institution and/or other sources.
 
Will the grant cover salaries for staff, including assistants, and office running costs?
This grant does not provide any funds for staff salaries, or for office expenses including, but not limited to, telephone and fax charges. Honoraria may be provided for assistants and invitees in certain circumstances.
 
My project will take place in April or May. If my application is successful, will I receive the grant funds in time?
Results of all applications are released in late April, with funding generally not available until two months after that. For this reason, we recommend that applicants either:(a) consider not scheduling important project activities during the first few months of the grant period; or(b) be prepared to use other funds for initial expenses, and be reimbursed once funds from the Japan Foundation have been received.
 
 
LOCAL GRANTS
 
In the current 2011-2012 fiscal year, The Japan Foundation Sydney office is able to offer one local grant in support of projects in the field of Japanese Studies and Intellectual Exchange. The application period is open throughout the year, but applications must be received by the Japan Foundation, Sydney office at least 2 months prior to the project start date.
 
1. Japanese Studies and Intellectual Exchange Local Grant
 
This program supports academic projects such as conferences, lectures and presentations conducted by non-profit organisations (individuals are not eligible to apply).
 
Guidelines and how to apply
 
Enquiries
 

For enquiries about Japanese Studies and Intellectual Exchange grant programmes, please contact the Programme Coordinator at jstudies@jpf.org.au.