Institutional Project Support (IPS) Grant Program

Institutional Project Support (IPS) Grant Program

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Japan Foundation, New York
Amount: Up to US $150,000
Last Updated: September 16, 2025

Summary

The Institutional Project Support (IPS) Grant Program by the Japan Foundation aims to enhance Japanese studies in the U.S. by providing up to $150,000 annually for three years. Eligible U.S. institutions must match the grant and focus on innovative proposals that stimulate growth in Japanese studies. The program prioritizes projects that create tenured positions and address national needs, while excluding political or commercial activities. Grants cover faculty salaries, travel, and teaching materials.

Overview

Institutional Project Support (IPS) Grant Program Grant type: Pre-paid grant Funding maximum: Maximum of $150,000 per year for up to three years. Applicants must be prepared to equally match the grant amount. This program is designed to encourage innovative and sustained growth of Japanese studies in the United States. Applicants should formulate convincing proposals that will help stimulate and respond energetically to substantial initiatives in Japanese Studies. The Japan Foundation (JF) welcomes Institutional Project Support (IPS) proposals designed to meet institutional needs in Japanese Studies, whether for a single institution, collaborating institutions or consortia. Applicants must be prepared to match the JF grant equally, and optimally, at higher levels. Matching funds can be both cash and in-kind contributions from the host organization(s), but should also include commitments from other partner organizations, donations and grants. Although bringing outside resources is highly recommended, it is expected that there will be significant and continuing administrative support within the host organization(s) as well. The maximum amount of the grant request from the Japan Foundation is $150,000 per year.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Only submissions from U.S. institutions and organizations with 501(c)(3) status and other qualifying tax-exempt statuses will be accepted.The aim of the project must be to promote Japanese Studies.Japanese language-related components may be supported if they are part of a more comprehensive Japanese Studies project.Grant CoverageFull-time or part-time faculty, instructor, or staff salaries and benefitsTravel expenses, including per diem and accommodation expenses for scholars, lecturers, and studentsHonoraria for lecturesVisiting scholar supportGraduate and undergraduate supportThis includes scholarship and internship support, study abroad opportunities, and semester long placements or exchanges.Research and teaching materialsConference and seminar related expensesRelated expenses’ may include venue/equipment rental fees, translation fees, and expenses toward the production or publication of proceedings. Costs for receptions and meals will be given low funding priority.Library and digital resource support

Ineligibility

In principle, institutions that have received IPS support for three consecutive years are not eligible to apply to this IPS round. Current IPS grantees may not apply.Multiple applications from one institution will not be accepted.Projects must fulfill the following requirements to be eligible for application:They must not be used for political, religious, social welfare, or commercial activities.They must not be activities in support of specific doctrines or claims.The following proposals are not eligible:Projects in the field of medicine, manual training or natural sciencesOrganization of or participation in sporting events and trainingProjects in the field of art (art-related projects such as exhibitions, film series, etc. that form a portion of a larger, comprehensive Japanese Studies project may be funded)Goodwill exchangesSocial welfare or international development projectsTourist-oriented programs