Fellowships for Advanced Social Science Research on Japan
At a glance
Fellowships for Advanced Social Science Research on Japan is a closed federal grant opportunity from the National Endowment for the Humanities. The application deadline was April 23, 2025. Individual awards are listed as $30K – $60K, with about 3 awards expected and $180K in total estimated funding. Applicant types listed as eligible include individuals. Cost sharing is not required. It is funded under Assistance Listing 45.160 (Promotion of the Humanities Fellowships and Stipends).
Summary assembled from the official notice's fields. The official notice governs.
Key facts
- Posted
- Jan 15, 2025
- Close date
- Apr 23, 2025
- Est. award date
- Dec 20, 2025
- Award floor
- $30,000
- Award ceiling
- $60,000
- Est. total funding
- $180,000
- Expected awards
- 3
- Cost sharing
- Not required
- Funding instrument
- Grant
- Opportunity category
- Discretionary
Who can apply
- Individuals
Additional information on eligibility (from the notice)
See C. Eligibility Information in the Notice of Funding Opportunity.
Based on the published notice. Review the official notice for complete eligibility requirements.
What it funds
Official synopsis as published by the agency, formatted for readability.
The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Division of Research Programs is accepting applications for the Fellowships for Advanced Social Science Research on Japan program. The goals of the program are to promote Japan studies in the United States, encourage U.S.- Japanese scholarly exchange, and foster the next generation of Japan scholars in the U.S. Awards support research and writing on modern Japanese society and political economy, Japan's international relations, and U.S.-Japan relations. These fellowships are intended for individual researchers with advanced Japanese language skills whose research will require using data, sources, documents, onsite interviews, or other direct contact in Japanese. Fellows may undertake their projects in Japan, the United States, or both, and may include work in other countries for comparative purposes. The program is a joint activity of the Japan-United States Friendship Commission (JUSFC) and NEH.
Assistance Listing
What is an ALN?Reported obligations under ALN 45.160
Historical data · not a predictionAgency contact (as published)
National Endowment for the Humanities
fellowships@neh.gov
202-606-8401
Quick answers
Who is eligible to apply for “Fellowships for Advanced Social Science Research on Japan”?
The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible: Individuals. Additional restrictions may apply; review the full notice.
How much funding is available through “Fellowships for Advanced Social Science Research on Japan”?
Per the notice, individual awards are listed as $30k – $60k, total estimated program funding is $180,000 and the agency expects to make about 3 awards.
How do I apply for “Fellowships for Advanced Social Science Research on Japan”?
Applications are submitted through the official source, not through GrantsJunction. Open the official notice on Grants.gov (opportunity 20250423-FO), and review the full announcement and application package. Organizations applying through Grants.gov generally need an active SAM.gov registration and a Grants.gov account, which can take several weeks to set up.
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