# Fellowships for Advanced Social Science Research on Japan

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/20260422-fo-fellowships-for-advanced-social-science-research-on-japan/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361390

> National Endowment for the Humanities offered grants of up to $60,000 (at least $30,000) to individuals. It expected to make about 3 awards worth $180,000 in total. Applications closed on April 22, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | 20260422-FO |
| Agency | National Endowment for the Humanities |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | April 22, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $60,000 |
| Award floor | $30,000 |
| Expected awards | 3 |
| Total funding | $180,000 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 45.160 |

## Who can apply

- Individuals

## What the grant funds

The Fellowships for Advanced Social Science Research on Japan (Japan Fellowships) program aims 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.

## Questions people ask

### Is 20260422-FO still open?

No. It closed on April 22, 2026.

### Who can apply for Fellowships for Advanced Social Science Research on Japan?

National Endowment for the Humanities accepted applications from individuals.

### What is the deadline for Fellowships for Advanced Social Science Research on Japan?

Closed April 22, 2026. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $60,000 each. About $180,000 in total across about 3 awards.

### Who has won Promotion of the Humanities Fellowships and Stipends grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Firelight Media Inc, Independent Television Service Inc, Sundance Institute. The program made 1,126 awards worth $46.7 million in that time.