Grant Programme for Japanese Studies Projects
Who can apply
Eligible projects must fall into any of the following four categories:
Research or conference on Japan; study or training in Japan; or publications that promote and contribute to the development of Japanese studies;
Inviting scholars or researchers from Japan or other countries to deliver lectures on Japan;
Purchase of books and materials on Japanese studies;
Other relevant projects which would further promote and expand the horizon of Japanese studies.
*Projects in the field of natural sciences, commercial activities, arts and cultural activities, activities in support of specific doctrines or claims, and so forth are not eligible for this programme.
This programme is designed to promote Japanese studies overseas by providing grants to non-profit organisations such as higher education institutions and research institutions that are implementing Japanese Studies activities.
Grant Coverage:
Part of the following expenses:
- Travel expenses (international airfares and other transportation expenses, daily allowances and accommodation fees)
- Honoraria (for lecturers, collaborators, interpreters, etc.)
- Meeting expenses (for preparing materials, venues, equipment, public relations, etc.);
- Other direct expenses (for purchasing materials, etc.)
Applications for this programme are currently closed.
For further details on this programme and application forms either contact the Japan Foundation London Japanese Studies Team or go to our Tokyo site.
Please contact the Japan Foundation to discuss eligibility before applying.
UK Grant Recipients 2025-26
The University of Edinburgh – a grant towards ‘The 9th Conference of the European Network of Japanese Philosophy’
UK Grant Recipients 2024-25
King’s College London (KCL) – a grant towards ‘Conference: Strategic Thinking in Japan: Bridging the 1945 Divide’
School of East Asian Studies, University of Sheffield – a grant towards ‘Conference: Borders, Boundaries, Edges, and Fringes in Japanese Film (Studies)’
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