Opportunity Information: Apply for 20140501 FO
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- The National Endowment for the Humanities in the humanities (see cultural affairs in cfda) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Fellowships for Advanced Social Science Research on Japan" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 45.160 Promotion of the HumanitiesFellowships and Stipends.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 12, 2014 and posted on Feb 12, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 1, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $50,400.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Individuals.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Fellowships for Advanced Social Science Research on Japan is a discretionary grant program run by the National Endowment for the Humanities in partnership with the Japan-U.S. Friendship Commission. It is designed to fund individual researchers doing advanced, humanities-oriented social science work focused on Japan, especially topics tied to modern Japanese society and political economy, Japan's international relations, and U.S.-Japan relations. A core goal of the program is to support research that is contemporary and comparative, and that places Japan-related questions in broader regional or global contexts rather than treating them in isolation. The expected payoff is research that either advances scholarly knowledge or improves the general public's understanding of issues that matter to both Japan and the United States.
The program is open to individual applicants (not institutions) and supports work across a wide range of social science and adjacent humanities disciplines. Fields explicitly encouraged include anthropology, economics, geography, history, international relations, linguistics, political science, psychology, public administration, and sociology. In practice, that means the fellowship can fit projects that are methodologically diverse, including archival research, qualitative interviewing, fieldwork, and other approaches, as long as the project clearly engages Japan-focused questions in a rigorous and meaningful way.
A defining feature of this fellowship is its emphasis on advanced language ability and direct engagement with original materials or on-the-ground sources. The awards are aimed at researchers whose work genuinely requires reading data, documents, and other sources in their original language(s), or whose research depends on conducting in-person interviews and direct, one-on-one contact during site visits. Fellows can base their work in Japan, the United States, or split time between both. The program also allows research travel to other countries when it is needed for comparative purposes, which supports projects that examine Japan alongside regional neighbors or within wider international systems.
Projects do not need to be at a single fixed stage to be competitive; the announcement indicates that proposals may be at any point of development. The outcomes the program anticipates are standard scholarly products and public-facing resources. Typical results include peer-reviewed articles, monographs and books, digital materials, archaeological site reports, translations, annotated editions, or other durable scholarly resources that make a contribution to humanities knowledge and understanding.
From an administrative standpoint, this opportunity was posted February 12, 2014, with a closing date of May 1, 2014 (Funding Opportunity Number 20140501). The award amounts fall within a defined range, with a floor of $25,200 and a ceiling of $50,400, and there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement. The funding instrument is listed as a grant under the humanities activity category (CFDA 45.160, Promotion of the Humanities: Fellowships and Stipends). For official program information and the full announcement, the listing points to the NEH website at http://www.neh.gov/grants/research/fellowships-advanced-social-science-research-japan, and provides NEH Division of Research Programs contact information for access or submission questions (202-606-8200; fellowships@neh.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Fellowships for Advanced Social Science Research on Japan program?
It is a discretionary grant program run by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) in partnership with the Japan-U.S. Friendship Commission. It funds individual researchers conducting advanced, humanities-oriented social science research focused on Japan.
What kinds of topics does this fellowship prioritize?
The program especially emphasizes projects tied to modern Japanese society and political economy, Japan's international relations, and U.S.-Japan relations. A core goal is research that is contemporary and comparative and that places Japan-related questions in broader regional or global contexts.
What is the main purpose or expected impact of the funded research?
The expected payoff is research that either advances scholarly knowledge or improves the general public's understanding of issues that matter to both Japan and the United States.
Who is eligible to apply?
The program is open to individual applicants (not institutions).
Can institutions apply on behalf of researchers?
No. The opportunity description states that the program is for individual applicants, not institutions.
Which disciplines are encouraged to apply?
The fellowship supports work across a wide range of social science and adjacent humanities disciplines. Fields explicitly encouraged include anthropology, economics, geography, history, international relations, linguistics, political science, psychology, public administration, and sociology.
Are interdisciplinary or humanities-adjacent projects allowed?
Yes. The program supports social science work that is humanities-oriented, and it explicitly notes coverage of adjacent humanities disciplines.
What research methods are acceptable under this fellowship?
The description indicates the fellowship can fit methodologically diverse projects, including archival research, qualitative interviewing, fieldwork, and other approaches, as long as the project engages Japan-focused questions in a rigorous and meaningful way.
Is advanced language ability required?
A defining feature of the fellowship is its emphasis on advanced language ability and direct engagement with original materials or on-the-ground sources. Awards are aimed at researchers whose work genuinely requires reading data, documents, and other sources in their original language(s), or whose research depends on conducting in-person interviews and direct one-on-one contact during site visits.
Does the research need to involve original-language sources?
The program emphasizes projects that require reading sources in their original language(s) and/or require in-person interviews and direct contact during site visits.
Do projects have to include fieldwork or site visits?
Not necessarily in every case, but the program is aimed at work that depends on direct engagement with original materials and/or on-the-ground sources, including in-person interviews and site visits when needed.
Where can fellows conduct their research?
Fellows can base their work in Japan, the United States, or split time between both.
Is research travel to countries other than Japan or the United States allowed?
Yes. The program allows research travel to other countries when needed for comparative purposes, supporting projects that examine Japan alongside regional neighbors or within wider international systems.
Does the program require a comparative or international framing?
The fellowship emphasizes contemporary and comparative research that places Japan-related questions in broader regional or global contexts rather than treating them in isolation.
At what stage should my project be to apply?
The announcement indicates proposals may be at any point of development, so projects do not need to be at a single fixed stage to be competitive.
What types of outcomes or deliverables does the fellowship anticipate?
Anticipated outcomes include peer-reviewed articles, monographs and books, digital materials, archaeological site reports, translations, annotated editions, and other durable scholarly resources that contribute to humanities knowledge and understanding.
What is the funding instrument for this opportunity?
The funding instrument is listed as a grant under the humanities activity category.
What are the award amount limits?
Award amounts range from a minimum of $25,200 to a maximum of $50,400.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The listing states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA is 45.160, Promotion of the Humanities: Fellowships and Stipends.
When was this opportunity posted and what was the closing date?
The opportunity was posted February 12, 2014, with a closing date of May 1, 2014.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is 20140501.
Where can I find the official program information and full announcement?
The listing points to the NEH website: http://www.neh.gov/grants/research/fellowships-advanced-social-science-research-japan
Who can I contact with access or submission questions?
Contact the NEH Division of Research Programs at 202-606-8200 or by email at fellowships@neh.gov.
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