Japan Foundation Japanese Studies Fellowship Program, FY2027–28

The Japan Foundation

Organization: The Japan Foundation
Type: fellowship
Regions: East Asia, South Asia, Oceania, Pacific
Deadline: 1 December 2026, 13:00 (Asia/Tokyo)
Verification date: 10 November 2026
Source: The Japan Foundation Japanese Studies Fellowship (official programme list) — official source list
Listing ID: japan-foundation-japanese-studies-fellowship-fy2027

Eligibility summary

Open to applicants with citizenship or lawful permanent residence in a country that has diplomatic relations with Japan, who reside in that country. Taiwanese applicants may apply in specified categories. Southeast Asia-affiliated applicants are directed to the JF-JSA-ASEAN Fellowship instead. No application fee is stated. Deadline: 1 Dec 2026, 13:00 JST (UTC+9) for non-US applicants; 1 Dec 2026, 23:59 EST (UTC-5) for US citizens or permanent residents applying via Japan Foundation New York.

Official page

https://www.jpf.go.jp/e/program/dl/intel/pdf/RJS-FW2027_e.pdf

Always confirm the deadline and the eligibility rules on the official page before you apply.