1.      PURPOSE

In order to promote Japanese Studies overseas, this program, jointly organized by the Japan Foundation (hereinafter referred to as “JF”) and the Institute for Advanced Studies on Asia of the University of Tokyo (hereinafter referred to as “Tobunken”), provides post-doctoral researchers in the field of Japanese Studies with opportunities to conduct research in Japan while belonging to Tobunken. The Fellows will also be expected to gain experience as project facilitators through operation and management work at various meetings or workshops, and to form and expand networks with people involved in international exchange.

 

2.     ELIGIBLE TYPES OF RESEARCHES

With the overall theme of “Japan in Asia, Asia in Japan,” eligible research themes are those that reinterpret Japan from the context of Asia in the fields of the humanities and the social sciences.

 

3.     PERIOD OF STAY IN JAPAN

From over 6 months to a maximum of 24 months
* The proposed commencement date for a Fellowship must fall between September 1, 2024 and March 1, 2025.

 

4.      ELIGIBILITY

All of the following criteria must be met:
a.      Applicants must have received their Ph.D. within six years (regardless of their job status) as of April 1, 2024
b.      Applicants must hold nationality or lawful permanent resident status in countries that have diplomatic relations with Japan
c.      Applicants must be in good health and proficient in either Japanese or English

 

5.     BENEFITS

1. Benefits Provided Once: International Air Ticket (Round-trip), Settling-in Allowance, Departure Allowance, Insurance
2. Monthly Benefits: Monthly Stipend (JPY 400,000, covering living and research expenses), Dependent Allowance (JPY 10,000 per certified person)

 

6.      AFFILIATED INSTITUTION IN JAPAN

Institute for Advanced Studies on Asia, UTokyo

 

7.     APPLICATION PROCEDURES

1. Applicants download the application form and fill in the form, except for the part for their recommenders.
2. Applicants send the filled-in application form to their recommenders asking them to fill out the recommendation form.
3. Each the applicant and the recommender sends the completed and signed data to JF at r_info@jpf.go.jp as email attachments by December 1, 2023 (Japan Standard Time).

• Document review
  • Applicants who pass this preliminary round of selection will receive an email invitation to the second round of selection by January 15, 2024.
  • Inquiries regarding the results of the preliminary round of selection will not be answered until January 16, 2024.
• Online interview
  • Online interviews of approximately 20 minutes will be conducted in late January 2024 for those who pass the preliminary round of selection.
  • The results for the second round will be announced by April 1, 2024 by email. Inquiries regarding the results of the second round will not be answered until April 2, 2024.