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Here are three sources of funding from the Japan Foundation:
INSTITUTIONAL PROJECT SUPPORT - SMALL GRANT PROGRAM -
This program is designed to: (i) support institutions that face difficulties maintaining current levels of infrastructure due to cuts in funding for Japanese studies in the US; and (ii) stimulate interest in Japanese studies by small and newer institutions without an established program of Japanese studies or those that lack personnel or resources.
Grants of up to $25,000 will be given to institutions that execute proposals designed to maintain and advance the infrastructural scale of Japanese Studies at their institution.
Support in this round will be given for project activities taking place within one year of award.
Application materials must arrive at the JFNY office no later than Thursday, October 15, 2015.
Full details: http://www.jfny.org/japanese_studies/ips_smallgrant.html
INSTITUTIONAL PROJECT SUPPORT (IPS) PROGRAM
This annual program is designed to encourage innovative and sustained growth of Japanese studies in the United States. Each institution should formulate convincing proposals that enhance the teaching of Japan, the quality of research on Japan, the quality of equipment and materials (including libraries), and provide opportunities for students and faculty to travel to Japan.
Projects must commence between April 1, 2016 and March 31, 2017 and its duration can be up to three years. The maximum amount of the grant request from the Japan Foundation is $150,000 per year.
The application must be received by the Japan Foundation, New York by post no later than Monday, November 2, 2015.
Full details: http://www.jfny.org/japanese_studies/institutionalsupport.html
JAPANESE STUDIES FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
This program provides support to outstanding scholars in the field by offering the opportunity to conduct research in Japan.
2016-2017 Fellowship Categories
Scholars and Researchers (Long-Term) (2-12 months):
Scholars and researchers in the humanities or social sciences. Applicants must hold Ph.D. or equivalent professional experience at the time of application.
Scholars and Researchers (Short-Term) (21-59 days):
Scholars and researchers in the humanities and social sciences who need to conduct intensive research in Japan. Applicants must hold Ph.D. or equivalent professional experience at the time of application.
Doctoral Candidates (4-12 months):
Doctoral candidates in the humanities or social sciences. Applicants must have achieved ABD status by the time the fellowship begins.
Application deadline: 11:59pm EST on Monday, November 2, 2015
Full details: http://www.jfny.org/japanese_studies/fellowship.html
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