Japan Foundation Fellowship for Research on Japanese Art

Deadline: 1-Dec-21
Applications are now open for the Japan Foundation Fellowship for Research on Japanese Art to support the development of professionals specializing in the study of Japanese visual arts by providing an opportunity for curators and researchers from abroad to conduct research in Japan, and by so doing, promote the study of the field and the introduction of Japanese art overseas.

This fellowship is implemented by the Japan Foundation with generous funding from the Ishibashi Foundation.

Benefits

Round-trip airfare (discount economy class [most direct route])
Stipend and other allowances

Number of Fellowships

11 out of 22 applications for FY2021

Duration

21 days to 59 days

Eligible Area and Activities

The research project related to Japanese visual arts should have clear objectives and plans to achieve its goal. The project should necessitate travel to Japan in order to carry out research intensively, over a short period of time. The main target area is contemporary Japanese art. Priority will be given to projects that include in its proposals, plans for research results to be shared widely among the overseas public through the implementation of exhibitions or the publication of books.

Eligibility Criteria

Individuals who conduct the activities stipulated in “Eligible Area and Activities” living in a country outside of Japan (curators, researchers, educators, conservators, etc.). All of the following criteria must be met:

Applicants must hold nationality (or permanent residency) in countries that have diplomatic relations with Japan.
Applicants must be in good health both physically and mentally.
Applicants must be proficient in either Japanese or English.
Applicants must be able to stay continuously in Japan for the term of fellowship.
Applicants must not violate the law or regulations of their own country by receiving a fellowship from the Japan Foundation.
Individuals who do not apply for other grant program of the Japan Foundation.