Opportunity Information: Apply for 20160428 FO
Apply for 20160428 FO
- The NEH 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.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 26, 2016 and posted on Feb 26, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 28, 2016. (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 competitive grant program run jointly by the Japan-U.S. Friendship Commission (JUSFC) and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). It is aimed at supporting serious, advanced research that deepens understanding of modern Japan and key Japan-related issues that matter to both Japanese and U.S. audiences. The program focuses on modern Japanese society and political economy, Japan's international relations, and the dynamics of U.S.-Japan relations, with a clear preference for work that is contemporary, comparative, and willing to place Japan-focused questions into broader regional or global frameworks rather than treating them in isolation.
Projects are expected to produce scholarship or public-facing knowledge that adds real value, either by advancing academic debates or by improving the general public's understanding of current and significant concerns shared by Japan and the United States. The fellowship supports a wide range of social science and related humanities-informed disciplines, including anthropology, economics, geography, history, international relations, linguistics, political science, psychology, public administration, and sociology. Typical outcomes include peer-reviewed articles, monographs and books, translations, editions, digital scholarly materials, archaeological site reports, or other durable research resources that can be used by scholars and informed readers.
A defining feature of this fellowship is the expectation that applicants have advanced language skills and that those skills are central to the research plan. The program is designed for projects that require working directly with primary data, sources, or documents in their original language(s), and/or that depend on in-person interviews and direct onsite engagement. Fellows can carry out their work in Japan, the United States, or across both countries, and the program also allows for research in additional countries when it is necessary for comparative analysis. Importantly, the fellowship is flexible about where a project sits in its lifecycle, meaning proposals can be submitted at any stage of development as long as the research goals, methods, and expected contributions are clearly articulated.
From an administrative standpoint, this is a discretionary grant opportunity offered by NEH under CFDA 45.160 (Humanities). Eligibility is limited to individuals rather than institutions. The listed award ceiling is $50,400. The opportunity referenced here was posted on February 26, 2016, created the same day, and had an application closing date of April 28, 2016 (Funding Opportunity Number 20160428).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Fellowships for Advanced Social Science Research on Japan program?
It is a competitive fellowship program run jointly by the Japan-U.S. Friendship Commission (JUSFC) and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). The program supports serious, advanced research that deepens understanding of modern Japan and Japan-related issues relevant to both Japanese and U.S. audiences.
Who runs or sponsors this fellowship?
The fellowship is jointly administered by the Japan-U.S. Friendship Commission (JUSFC) and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH).
What kinds of topics does the program prioritize?
The program focuses on modern Japanese society and political economy, Japan's international relations, and the dynamics of U.S.-Japan relations. There is a clear preference for projects that are contemporary, comparative, and place Japan-focused questions in broader regional or global frameworks rather than treating them in isolation.
Is the fellowship only for social science projects?
The fellowship supports social science research and related humanities-informed disciplines. The scope includes social sciences and work that is grounded in humanities approaches where relevant to the research goals.
Which disciplines are specifically listed as eligible or relevant?
The opportunity lists a wide range of disciplines, including anthropology, economics, geography, history, international relations, linguistics, political science, psychology, public administration, and sociology.
What is the overall purpose of the fellowship?
The program aims to support research that produces scholarship or public-facing knowledge that adds real value, either by advancing academic debates or improving general public understanding of current and significant concerns shared by Japan and the United States.
What kinds of outcomes or deliverables are expected?
Typical outcomes include peer-reviewed articles, monographs and books, translations, editions, digital scholarly materials, archaeological site reports, or other durable research resources usable by scholars and informed readers.
Does the program support public-facing work as well as academic scholarship?
Yes. The program explicitly values both traditional scholarship (such as academic publications) and public-facing knowledge that improves broader understanding of key Japan-related issues.
What is a defining requirement of this fellowship?
A defining feature is the expectation that applicants have advanced language skills and that those language skills are central to the research plan.
How are language skills expected to be used in the project?
The fellowship is designed for projects requiring direct work with primary data, sources, or documents in their original language(s), and/or projects that rely on in-person interviews and direct onsite engagement.
Does the project need to involve fieldwork or interviews?
The opportunity indicates that projects may depend on in-person interviews and direct onsite engagement, especially where those methods are necessary to meet the research goals.
Where can fellows conduct their research?
Fellows may carry out their work in Japan, the United States, or across both countries.
Can research be conducted in countries other than Japan or the United States?
Yes. The program allows research in additional countries when it is necessary for comparative analysis.
Does the fellowship require the project to be at a specific stage of development?
No. The opportunity states that proposals may be submitted at any stage of development, as long as the research goals, methods, and expected contributions are clearly articulated.
Is this a discretionary grant opportunity, and who offers it?
Yes. It is described as a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the NEH.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered under CFDA 45.160 (Humanities).
Who is eligible to apply: individuals or institutions?
Eligibility is limited to individuals. Institutions are not listed as eligible applicants for this opportunity.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The listed award ceiling is $50,400.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this listing?
The Funding Opportunity Number referenced is 20160428.
When was this opportunity posted and created?
The opportunity was posted on February 26, 2016, and created the same day.
What was the application closing date listed in the opportunity?
The application closing date listed is April 28, 2016.
Is the fellowship focused on modern Japan specifically?
Yes. The stated emphasis is on modern Japan and modern Japan-related issues of significance to Japanese and U.S. audiences.
What kind of framing does the program prefer for Japan-focused research questions?
The program prefers projects that are contemporary and comparative, and that connect Japan-related questions to broader regional or global frameworks rather than treating Japan as an isolated case.
What kinds of research materials or sources does the program expect fellows to use?
The fellowship emphasizes work with primary data, sources, or documents in original languages, and may also involve interviews and onsite engagement where those methods are central to the project.
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