Northeast Asia Council Japan Studies Grants - Small Scholarly Conferences on Japanese Studies

Northeast Asia Council Japan Studies Grants - Small Scholarly Conferences on Japanese Studies

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Association for Asian Studies
Amount: Up to US $5,000
Last Updated: July 29, 2025

Summary

The Northeast Asia Council Japan Studies Grants provide funding for small scholarly conferences on Japanese studies in the U.S. These grants, up to $5,000, support events that foster collaboration among scholars, focusing on cutting-edge research. Eligible applicants must be U.S. citizens or Japanese nationals and current AAS members. Priority is given to those securing matching funds and for projects not previously funded by NEAC. Ineligible costs include stipends for organizers and travel to unrelated seminars.

Overview

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. Small Scholarly Conferences on Japanese Studies NEAC will accept applications for supplemental funding from scholars organizing workshops and small conferences in the field of Japanese studies to be held in the United States (however, an exception may be made if the host institution is a U.S. non-profit organization and the event is relevant to the U.S.-Japan bilateral relationship). Funds will be limited to a maximum of $5,000, and may be used to help defray the costs of hosting and organizing such events. Typical uses might include: materials and administrative costs, participant travel and lodging (not to exceed $200 per day), and space rental.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Small Scholarly Conferences on Japanese Studies:These small scholarly conferences/seminars often serve to bring together scholars from diverse regions of the United States to share knowledge on issues at the cutting edge of the field.Speakers or participants supported by the grant must be either U.S. citizens/permanent residents or Japanese nationals only. Any international travel must occur on United States carriers and be less than first-class accommodations to be supported.Applicants must furnish detailed budgets showing travel expenses and daily costs and how precisely NEAC funds would be utilized, along with names and vitae of key personnel involved in organizing the conference.Applicants must be current AAS members. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member.

Ineligibility

Small Scholarly Conferences on Japanese Studies:Stipends or honoraria to conference organizers are not eligible for reimbursement.Travel to seminars, including the AAS annual conference, is ineligible for funding.