Northeast Asia Council Japan Studies Grants - Research Travel within the United States

Northeast Asia Council Japan Studies Grants - Research Travel within the United States

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Association for Asian Studies
Amount: Up to US $2,500
Last Updated: August 25, 2025

Summary

The Northeast Asia Council Japan Studies Grants support American citizens and permanent residents conducting scholarly research on Japan within the U.S. Offering up to $2,500, including daily expenses, these grants aim to enhance the quality of teaching and research in Japanese studies. Eligibility includes being an AAS member and not having received funding in the last three years. Applications are reviewed based on project merit and financial need, prioritizing those with limited access to institutional funding.

Overview

NOTE: Please note that you will not be able to submit your final application until your recommender submits the letter of recommendation.All grant applications and advisor letters must be submitted by the deadline. Northeast Asia Council Japan Studies Grants The Northeast Asia Council (NEAC) of the Association for Asian Studies, in conjunction with the Japan-U.S. Friendship Commission (JUSFC), supports a variety of grant programs in Japanese studies. These programs are designed to facilitate the research of individual scholars, to improve the quality of teaching about Japan on both the college and precollege levels, and to integrate the study of Japan into the major academic disciplines in the United States. Applications are judged on project merits and financial need, with strong consideration given to scholars who have limited or no access to funding from a home institution. Research Travel within the USA Awards of up to $2,500, including a maximum of $200 for daily expenses, are available to American citizens and permanent U.S. residents who are engaged in scholarly research on Japan and wish to use museum, library, or other archival materials located in the United States.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Research Travel within the USA:Only airfare, ground transportation (train, airport shuttle, bus, subway, etc.), and a maximum of $200 for daily expenses (meals & lodging) are eligible for reimbursement.Although these grants are primarily intended to support postdoctoral research on Japan, Ph.D. candidates are also eligible to receive support for doctoral dissertation research at appropriate collections. Applications from graduate students must include a letter of recommendation from an advisor sent directly to the AAS Secretariat by the application deadline.Grantees must use American carriers for any transportation to be reimbursed under this program. Only economy airfare is allowed.Applicants must not have received funds in this category within the past three years.Applicants must be current AAS members. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member.

Ineligibility

Research Travel within the USA:Passport/Visa application fees, insurance, book or equipment purchases, shipping expenses, gifts, research assistants, translation costs, photocopying expenses or supplies, and survey costs are not eligible for reimbursement.NEAC grant funds cannot be used to pay for human subjects.