JF-Nichibunken Fellowship Programme
Who can apply
Eligible research themes examine Japanese culture from an international, interdisciplinary, and comprehensive perspective in the fields of the humanities and the social sciences. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. at the time of application, and must have received the Ph.D. within 6 years as of April 1, 2026 (For 2026-2027 programme).
This programme is jointly organised by the Japan Foundation and the International Research Center for Japanese Studies, National Institutes for the Humanities (Nichibunken). It provides post-doctoral researchers in the field of Japanese Studies with the opportunity to conduct research in Japan while belonging to Nichibunken. The Fellows will also be expected to gain experience as project facilitators through operation and management work at various meetings or workshops, and to form networks with people involved in international exchange.
Grant Coverage
- Round-trip airfare (discount economy class – most direct and economical route)
- Stipend and other allowances
Dates for FY 2026-27 programme:
- Application Deadline: Applications for this programme are currently closed. The below information is relevant to the 2026-27 Fellowship.
- Notification of Results: Applicants who pass the first screening will be invited for interview in January, 2026. Successful Fellows will be informed in April 2026.
- Project Duration: Fellows will be invited to stay continuously in Japan for a period from over 6 months to a maximum of 24 months. Projects must commence between September 1, 2026 and March 1, 2027.
If you have any questions regarding the JF-Nichibunken Fellowship, please email JF-Nichibunken@jpf.go.jp.
Further information
Full guidelines and application details for this programme are available below.
Contact Information
For enquiries about this programme, please contact:
Japanese Studies & International Dialogue
LO_JapaneseStudies@jpf.go.jp
CC
Natsumi_Abe@jpf.go.jp and Iona_Vos@jpf.go.jp
Phone: +44 (0)20 7492 6570