Fellowships for Advanced Social Science Research on Japan
ID: 354059Type: Forecasted
Overview

Buyer

National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)

Award Range

$30K - $60K

Eligible Applicants

Individuals

Funding Category

Humanities

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/354059

Additional Information

https://www.neh.gov/grants/research/fellowships-advanced-social-science-research-japan
Timeline
    Description

    The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) is offering the Fellowships for Advanced Social Science Research on Japan, aimed at promoting Japan studies in the United States and fostering scholarly exchange between the U.S. and Japan. This program is designed for individual researchers with advanced Japanese language skills, with the goal of supporting the next generation of Japan scholars. The total estimated funding for this program is $180,000, with individual awards ranging from $30,000 to $60,000, and three awards expected to be granted. Interested applicants can find more information and apply through the NEH website, with the application period anticipated to open in early 2025 and awards expected to be announced by December 2025. For inquiries, applicants may contact the Division of Research Programs at NEH via email at fellowships@neh.gov or by phone at 202-606-8200.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Division of Research Programs National Endowment for the Humanities 400 Seventh Street, SW Washington, DC 20506
    (202) 606-8200
    fellowships@neh.gov
    Files
    No associated files provided.
    Similar Opportunities
    Fellowships
    Active
    National Endowment for the Humanities
    The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) is forecasting an opportunity for individual scholars through its Fellowship program, which supports exceptional humanistic research and writing. This grant program aims to provide recipients with the necessary time and resources to conduct research or produce scholarly works, including books, articles, and digital materials. With an estimated total program funding of $4.8 million, the NEH anticipates awarding approximately 80 fellowships, with individual awards ranging from $30,000 to $60,000. Interested applicants can find more information and contact the Division of Research Programs at NEH via email at fellowships@neh.gov or by phone at 202-606-2324. Key deadlines include an estimated synopsis post date on January 9, 2025, and a close date on April 9, 2025, with awards expected to be announced by December 20, 2025.
    Dynamic Language Infrastructure – Documenting Endangered Languages Fellowships
    Active
    National Endowment for the Humanities
    The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) is offering the Dynamic Language Infrastructure – Documenting Endangered Languages Fellowships, aimed at supporting individual scholars engaged in the documentation and analysis of endangered languages. The fellowships provide funding for fieldwork, digital archiving, transcription, annotation, and the preparation of research publications, with a focus on enhancing the understanding and preservation of linguistic diversity. A total of $300,000 is available for this program, with individual awards ranging from $30,000 to $60,000, and an estimated five awards expected to be granted. Interested applicants can find more information and eligibility details on the NEH website and should direct inquiries to the Division of Research Programs at delfel@neh.gov or by phone at 202-606-2324. Key deadlines include an estimated synopsis post date of June 10, 2025, and a close date of September 10, 2025, with awards anticipated by March 31, 2026.
    Summer Stipends
    Active
    National Endowment for the Humanities
    The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) is forecasting an opportunity for individuals to apply for Summer Stipends, aimed at stimulating new research and publication in the humanities. This grant supports continuous, full-time work on a humanities project for a duration of two consecutive months, covering costs such as compensation and travel related to the proposed scholarly research. With an estimated total program funding of $800,000, NEH anticipates awarding approximately 100 grants, each with a fixed amount of $8,000. Interested applicants can find more information and eligibility details on the NEH website, and should note that the estimated synopsis close date is September 17, 2025, with awards expected to be announced by April 15, 2026. For inquiries, applicants may contact the Division of Research Programs at stipends@neh.gov or call 202-606-8200.
    Awards for Faculty
    Active
    National Endowment for the Humanities
    The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) is forecasting a grant opportunity titled "Awards for Faculty," aimed at strengthening the humanities at Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Hispanic-Serving Institutions, and Tribal Colleges and Universities. This program encourages individual faculty and staff members to pursue scholarly research that benefits humanities scholars, students, and the general public, with awards ranging from $10,000 to $60,000. A total of $1,200,000 is estimated for the program, with approximately 22 awards expected to be granted. Interested applicants can find more information and contact the Division of Research Programs at FacultyAwards@neh.gov or by phone at 202-606-8200, with applications anticipated to open in January 2025 and close in April 2025.
    Public Humanities Projects
    Active
    National Endowment for the Humanities
    The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) is inviting applications for the Public Humanities Projects funding program, which aims to engage the general public with humanities scholarship through various programming formats, including exhibitions and discussions. This program supports projects that analyze significant themes in disciplines such as history, literature, ethics, and art history, with a focus on fostering community engagement and addressing broader societal issues like democracy and cultural understanding. Approximately $2,735,000 in funding is available, with individual awards ranging from $50,000 to $1,000,000, and key deadlines for applications are set for August 14, 2024, and January 8, 2025. Interested applicants can find more information and guidance through a pre-application webinar and should contact the Division of Public Programs at publicpgms@neh.gov for further inquiries.
    Humanities Initiatives
    Active
    National Endowment for the Humanities
    The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) is forecasting a grant opportunity titled "Humanities Initiatives," aimed at strengthening the teaching and study of the humanities at private institutions of higher education. This initiative seeks to develop new or enhance existing programs, resources, or courses that explore, interpret, and preserve the diversity of human cultures, ideas, and practices, both past and present. With an estimated total program funding of $3 million and an expected 20 awards, each grant will range from $1 to $150,000, with applications accepted until May 6, 2025. For further inquiries, interested applicants can contact the Division of Education Programs at NEH via email at hi@neh.gov or by phone at 202-606-2324.
    Collaborative Research
    Active
    National Endowment for the Humanities
    The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) is offering a funding opportunity through its Collaborative Research program, aimed at supporting groups of scholars in advancing humanistic knowledge. This program encourages collaborative efforts in manuscript preparation, scholarly digital projects, and planning for international collaborations, with a focus on significant research questions that yield tangible interpretive products. Approximately $2.5 million will be allocated among 15 grants, with award amounts ranging from $1 to $300,000 depending on the project type, and applications are due by November 20, 2024. For more information, interested applicants can contact the Division of Research Programs at NEH via email at collaborative@neh.gov or visit the program's webpage at https://www.neh.gov/grants/research/collaborative-research-grants.
    Fellowships Open Book Program
    Active
    National Endowment for the Humanities
    The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) is offering funding through the Fellowships Open Book Program (FOBP) to support the publication of open-access digital editions of books that are based on NEH-supported research. Eligible applicants, which include U.S. nonprofit publishers and accredited institutions of higher education, can apply for grants of $6,600 to release e-books under a Creative Commons license, ensuring free access and distribution to the public. This initiative aims to enhance public engagement with humanities scholarship and democratize access to literature published or reissued since 2017. Interested parties must submit their applications by November 13, 2024, and can find more information by contacting the Office of Digital Humanities at odh@neh.gov or visiting the NEH website.
    Scholarly Editions and Translations
    Active
    National Endowment for the Humanities
    The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) is offering a funding opportunity through its Scholarly Editions and Translations program, aimed at supporting collaborative teams that produce scholarly editions or translations of significant humanities texts. This program is designed to enhance accessibility to foundational texts that are crucial for new scholarship but may currently be inadequate or unavailable. Eligible applicants include private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, accredited educational institutions, state and local governments, and federally recognized Native American Tribes. The program has an estimated total funding of $4 million, with awards ranging from $1 to $450,000, and applications are due by December 4, 2024. For further details, interested parties can contact the NEH Division of Research Programs at editions@neh.gov or visit their website at https://www.neh.gov/grants/research/scholarly-editions-and-translations-grants.
    Media Projects
    Active
    National Endowment for the Humanities
    The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) is inviting applications for its Media Projects program, which aims to foster collaboration between media producers and humanities scholars to create engaging content such as documentaries, radio programs, podcasts, and films. This program supports projects that deepen public understanding of humanities themes, particularly those related to American history and culture, and offers funding at two levels: Development (up to $75,000) and Production (up to $700,000), with exceptional projects eligible for Chair’s Special Awards of up to $1,000,000. Approximately $3.5 million is available for grants, with application deadlines on August 14, 2024, and January 8, 2025. Interested applicants can find more information and contact the NEH Division of Public Programs at publicpgms@neh.gov or visit their website at https://www.neh.gov/program/media-projects.