The Japan Foundation--Fellowships

The Japan Foundation programs give scholars, researchers, and
professionals the opportunity to conduct research in Japan.

Doctoral Fellowships give doctoral candidates in the humanities and social
sciences, as well as other disciplines, who are conducting comparative
research projects, the opportunity to conduct research in Japan for
periods ranging from 4 to 14 months. Applicants must have completed all
academic requirements except the dissertation by the time they begin the
fellowship. In addition, the applicant should be proficient in Japanese.

Research Fellowships are intended for scholars, researchers and
professionals who wish to conduct research in Japan for periods ranging
from 2 to 12 months. All projects relating to Japan in the humanities and
social sciences, including comparative research, are eligible.  Applicants
should hold an academic position and have experience in research, teaching
and writing in their respective fields of study. 

Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens, or permanent residents of 
      	the U.S. 

Deadline: November 1 (annually)

Contact: The Japan Foundation
         152 West 57th Street, 39th flr.
         New York, NY 10019
	 Tel (212) 489-0299
	 Fax (212) 489-0409


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gigsGSAS@nyu.edu                                     [japanfou]