Related Links
Education
International Placement Scheme: National Institutes for the Humanities JapanArts and Humanities Research Council: Exciting opportunities exist for early career researchers, post-doctoral research assistants and AHRC-funded doctoral students to undertake three to six month funded fellowships at the National Institutes for the Humanities, as part of the International Placement Scheme (IPS).
British Association for Japanese StudiesSupport for Japanese studies in the UK
The College Women's Association of Japan (CWAJ)A nonprofit, volunteer organisation of Japanese and non-Japanese women interested in education, cross-cultural exchange, and friendship. Support for graduate study in Japan for non-Japanese women who are enrolled in graduate degree programmes at Japanese universities and for graduate study at English-speaking universities and research institutions abroad for women who are citizens or special permanent residents of Japan
Hakuho Foundation Japanese Research FellowshipSupport for research in Japan by leading international researchers of the Japanese language, Japanese language education, Japanese literature and Japanese culture
The Japan SocietySupport for educational and grassroots activity relating to Japan
Japan Student Services Organisation (JASSO)Support and information for international students wishing to study in Japan
Japanese Goverment (MEXT) Scholarships for Japanese StudiesUndergraduate scholarships to Japan
Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarships for Postgraduate ResearchPostgraduate scholarships to Japan
Canon Foundation Fellowships for JapanCanon Foundation Fellowships (in all fields) are for a minimum period of three months up to maximum of one year.
Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS)Support for research in Japan in the humanities, social sciences and natural sciences.
Japan Exchange and Teaching Programme (JET)Japanese government’s flagship educational and cultural exchange programme
JST English Articles of Science and TechnologyEnglish language citations database of articles published in Japan in the fields of science, technology, and medicine
Meiji Jingu Japanese Studies Research Scholarships (SOAS)(£7,000) for any full-time MPhil or PhD programme at SOAS where the student will be working on some aspect of Japanese Studies
Mirai ProgrammeA short-term youth exchange scheme set up to invite to Japan graduate and undergraduate students who are studying politics, law, history, international politics, economics, international relations, public policy, area studies (Asian Studies, Japan Studies, etc) or subjects in related fields with regard to Asia or Japan
Nagasaki University field schoolNagasaki University School of Global Humanities and Social Sciences last ran its anthropological field school consisting of lectures, workshops, field research and community engagement in summer 2019
The Royal SocietySupport for international scientific exchange
The Sainsbury Institute for the Study of Japanese Arts and Cultures (SISJAC)Based in Norwich, the Institute promotes knowledge and understanding of Japanese arts and cultures
Toshiba Cambridge Japan and the World Graduate ScholarshipFull funding (fees and maintenance) for three years. One scholarship will be awarded to an incoming PhD student in 2022 and another in 2025.
Toyota-Shi Trevelyan Trust ScholarshipScholarships for UK resident students pursuing a course of study / work placement in Japan. Good knowledge of the Japanese language and pursuing a course in a related field is essential.
Vulcanus in JapanThis Japan-based programme, established in 1997, is for EU students of engineering or science and consists of a four-month intensive Japanese language course and an eight-month traineeship in a Japanese company.
UK-Japan Related Organisations
The Japan SocietySupport for educational and grassroots activity relating to Japan
The Japan British SocietyPromoting cordial relations between the UK and Japan
The Japan FoundationJapan’s principal organisation for promoting international cultural exchange and Japanese language teaching. The Japanese equivalent to the British Council
Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) in LondonEstablished in 1932, JSPS promotes the advancement of academic research in all disciplines from social sciences and humanities to natural sciences and engineering
Japan HouseJapan House is a project which aims to nurture a deeper understanding and appreciation of Japan through a number of hubs from which to showcase Japan
Japan400Japan400 celebrates existing links and aims to further enrich the dialogue and the dynamic relationship between the UK and Japan
Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the UKPromoting and extending economic relations and trade between Japan and the UK and promoting the interests of Japanese business in the UK
Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO)Promoting mutually beneficial trade and investment between UK and Japan
Funding Bodies
The Artists' International Development ProgrammeEarly stage development opportunities for individual freelance and self employed artists based in England to spend time building links with artists, organisations and/or creative producers in another country
Arts and Humanities Research Council
International Placement Scheme: National Institutes for the Humanities JapanExciting opportunities exist for early career researchers, post-doctoral research assistants and AHRC-funded doctoral students to undertake three to six month funded fellowships at the National Institutes for the Humanities, as part of the International Placement Scheme (IPS).
British AcademyThe British Academy provides a variety of grants and fellowships to support academic research, career development and wider engagement across the full range of the humanities and social sciences. Funding opportunities cover UK and international research from the postdoctoral level upwards, supporting the best ideas, individuals and intellectual resources.
Canon Foundation in EuropeSupport for cultural and scientific exchange between Europe and Japan
EU-Japan Fest Japan CommitteeSupport for ‘transnational activities of community members and artists involved in service of regional communities and social responsibility and to contribute to the development of healthy societies’.
Gen FoundationSupport for research in Japan or the UK
Great Britain Sasakawa FoundationGrants for promoting Anglo-Japanese relations
Hakuho Foundation Japanese Research FellowshipSupport for research in Japan by leading international researchers of the Japanese language, Japanese language education, Japanese literature and Japanese culture
Ishibashi FoundationThe two pillars of its activities are its museums, and the grant programmes (by recommendation only) which support outstanding artistic, cultural, and educational activities. Only non-profit making enterprises are supported.
Japan Foundation CenterHas a link to funding bodies
The Japan SocietySupport for educational and grassroots activity relating to Japan
John Crump Studentship(Final-stage PhD scholarship) administered by the British Association for Japanese Studies (BAJS). Financial support for postgraduate research students who are enrolled in a UK university research degree programme to assist during the final stages of the writing up period
Matsumae FoundationThree to six month fellowships to non-Japanese nationals, under the age of 49 and with a PhD
Nagasaki anthropological summer programmeNagasaki University School of Global Humanities and Social Sciences last ran its anthropological field school in July 2019 consisting of lectures, workshops, field research and community engagement (the 2020 programme could not go ahead due to Covid-19)
Nomura Charitable Trust (UK)The Nomura Charitable trust was established to invest in future generations in the UK. The Trust does this by funding charities that open up new opportunities for disadvantaged young people living in poverty, deprivation and high risk situations.
Nomura FoundationGrants and Scholarships for the Social Sciences and the Arts, including an Art Prize
Pola Art FoundationThis foundation’s main activities are the support of young artists, research by museum staff members, and support of activities related to international exchange in the field of art.
Toshiba Cambridge Japan and the World Graduate ScholarshipFull funding (fees and maintenance) for three years. One scholarship will be awarded to an incoming PhD student in 2022 and another in 2025.
Toshiba International FoundationGrants for promoting understanding of Japan through international exchanges
Toyota FoundationThe Toyota Foundation has a few different types of grants
Vulcanus in JapanThis Japan-based programme, established in 1997, is for EU students of engineering or science and consists of a four-month intensive Japanese language course and an eight-month traineeship in a Japanese company
The Wellcome TrustSupports biomedical research and the medical humanities through a wide variety of funding schemes, including Investigator Awards, fellowships and Strategic Awards
The Winston Churchill Memorial TrustTravelling Fellowships to UK citizens from all walks of life to travel overseas, to bring back knowledge and best practice for the benefit of others in their UK professions and communities
Web Japan's Grant and Aid linksComprehensive list of Japanese grant-giving bodies
Official Bodies
Embassy of Japan in the UKOfficial Japanese government website in the UK
UK in Japan: Foreign and Commonwealth OfficeOfficial website for the British Embassy
British CouncilBritish Council in Japan
VisitBritainVisitBritain in Japan
The British Chamber of Commerce in JapanBritish Chamber of Commerce in Japan (BCCJ)
Japan National Tourist Organisation (JNTO)JNTO
Visiting ArtsVisiting Arts provides tools to the cultural sector to work more efficiently and intelligently worldwide.
News, Media and Information
Japan Information NetworkJapan-based source of information on Japanese society, culture, education, organisations and institutions
Web JapanComprehensive source of links on Japanese culture, sightseeing, society, history and nature sponsored by the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) and operated by a Japanese non government organisation
Gap Years in Japan
Lattitude Global VolunteeringInternational youth development charity offering overseas volunteering placements for 17 to 25 year olds
The Project Trust12 & 8 months placements for 17-19 year olds
Youth for Understanding (YFU)YFU advances intercultural understanding, mutual respect, and social responsibility through educational exchanges for youth, families and communities.