Opportunity Information: Apply for 20220427 FO
The Fellowships for Advanced Social Science Research on Japan is a discretionary grant program run by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), specifically through its Division of Research Programs, in partnership with the Japan-United States Friendship Commission (JUSFC). The fellowship is designed to strengthen Japan studies in the United States by supporting high-level, original research that depends on advanced Japanese language ability and direct engagement with Japanese-language materials or Japan-based research activities. A central aim is to deepen scholarly ties between the United States and Japan, while also helping cultivate the next generation of U.S.-based scholars whose work meaningfully advances understanding of Japan through humanities-informed social science research.
This opportunity is intended for individual applicants rather than institutions. Eligible applicants are individuals with the skills and preparation to carry out advanced research, especially those who can demonstrate strong Japanese language proficiency. The program is geared toward projects that genuinely require Japanese-language access, such as working with Japanese datasets, archival sources, government or organizational documents, historical or contemporary texts, or conducting onsite interviews and other forms of direct contact in Japanese. In practical terms, proposals are expected to show that the research cannot be completed to the same standard without engaging Japanese sources and communities in the original language.
Projects supported by the fellowship can be carried out in Japan, in the United States, or split across both countries, depending on what the research plan demands. The program also allows for research activity in additional countries when it is necessary for comparative analysis, as long as Japan remains central to the project. Overall, the fellowship emphasizes rigorous, language-driven scholarship and real-world research access, whether that means time in archives, fieldwork, interviews, or other on-the-ground engagement that strengthens the quality and credibility of the work.
From a funding standpoint, the award is structured as a grant with an award ceiling of $60,000, and the program expected to make about three awards in the listed cycle. The opportunity is categorized under Humanities (with reference to Cultural Affairs) and is associated with CFDA number 45.161. For the cycle reflected in the source data, the funding opportunity number is 20220427, the posting or creation date is January 4, 2022, and the original application closing date is April 27, 2022.Apply for 20220427 FO
- The National Endowment for the Humanities in the humanities (see cultural affairs in cfda) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Fellowships for Advanced Social Science Research on Japan" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 45.161.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 04, 2022.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 27, 2022. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $60,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Individuals.
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What is the Fellowships for Advanced Social Science Research on Japan program?
The Fellowships for Advanced Social Science Research on Japan is a discretionary grant program administered by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) through its Division of Research Programs, in partnership with the Japan-United States Friendship Commission (JUSFC). It supports high-level, original research on Japan that is grounded in humanities-informed social science approaches and depends on advanced Japanese language ability and direct engagement with Japanese-language materials or Japan-based research activities.
Who runs this fellowship program?
The program is run by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), specifically through its Division of Research Programs, in partnership with the Japan-United States Friendship Commission (JUSFC).
What is the main purpose of the fellowship?
The fellowship is designed to strengthen Japan studies in the United States by supporting advanced, original research that requires Japanese language expertise and direct engagement with Japanese sources or research in Japan. It also aims to deepen scholarly ties between the United States and Japan and help cultivate the next generation of U.S.-based scholars whose work advances understanding of Japan.
Is this opportunity for individuals or institutions?
This opportunity is intended for individual applicants rather than institutions.
What kinds of applicants are considered eligible based on the description?
Eligible applicants are individuals with the skills and preparation to conduct advanced research, especially those who can demonstrate strong Japanese language proficiency and the ability to engage directly with Japanese-language sources and/or communities.
Does the fellowship require Japanese language proficiency?
Yes. The fellowship emphasizes advanced Japanese language ability. Proposals are expected to demonstrate that the project depends on Japanese-language access and that the research cannot be completed to the same standard without working in Japanese.
What types of research activities does the program expect applicants to conduct?
The program emphasizes rigorous, language-driven scholarship and real-world research access. Examples mentioned include working with Japanese datasets, archival sources, government or organizational documents, historical or contemporary texts, and conducting onsite interviews or other forms of direct contact conducted in Japanese.
Do projects need to use Japanese-language materials?
Yes. The description indicates that supported projects should involve direct engagement with Japanese-language materials or Japan-based research activities, and proposals should show that Japanese-language engagement is essential to the project.
Do I need to show that the research cannot be done without Japanese sources?
Yes. In practical terms, proposals are expected to show that the research cannot be completed to the same standard without engaging Japanese sources and communities in the original language.
Where can the fellowship research be conducted?
Projects may be carried out in Japan, in the United States, or split across both countries, depending on what the research plan requires.
Can research activities take place in countries other than Japan and the United States?
Yes. The program allows research activity in additional countries when necessary for comparative analysis, as long as Japan remains central to the project.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award is structured as a grant with an award ceiling of $60,000.
How many awards does the program expect to make?
For the cycle reflected in the source information, the program expected to make about three awards.
How is the program categorized?
The opportunity is categorized under Humanities (with reference to Cultural Affairs) and is associated with CFDA number 45.161.
What is the funding opportunity number for this cycle?
For the cycle reflected in the source data, the funding opportunity number is 20220427.
When was this opportunity posted or created?
The posting or creation date listed for the cycle reflected in the source data is January 4, 2022.
What was the application deadline for the cycle described?
The original application closing date listed for the cycle reflected in the source data is April 27, 2022.
What kind of scholarship does the fellowship emphasize?
The fellowship emphasizes high-level, original research that is language-driven and based on direct access to Japanese materials and research settings, including archives, fieldwork contexts, interviews, and other on-the-ground engagement that strengthens the quality and credibility of the work.
What broader goals does the fellowship support beyond the individual research project?
Beyond supporting the research itself, the fellowship aims to deepen scholarly ties between the United States and Japan and to help develop the next generation of U.S.-based scholars focused on Japan.
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