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Cambridge Toshiba Japan and the World Graduate Scholarship
The Trust supports study at PhD, Masters and Undergraduate levels through full-cost and part-cost scholarships. All of these are listed in the search tool below. Please use the filters to find the level you are looking for and select your nationality.
British Association for Japanese Studies
Support 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
Hakuhodo Foundation Japanese Research Fellowship
Support for research in Japan by leading international researchers of the Japanese language, Japanese language education, Japanese literature and Japanese culture
International Placement Scheme: National Institutes for the Humanities Japan
The Japan Society
Support 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 Studies
Undergraduate scholarships to Japan
Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarships for Postgraduate Research
Postgraduate scholarships to Japan
Canon Foundation Fellowships for Japan
Canon 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
The Lady Marks Charitable Trust: Grant policy & Application form
The fund assists students and early career scholars studying at an UK university to support research on modern Japan (from the Meiji period onwards), including its history, culture, politics and economy. All applicants are asked to send a reference along with the completed application form. Successful applicants will be notified in June. All application forms should be emailed to: markscharity@rathbones.com
Meiji Jingu 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
Meiji Jingu Japanese Studies research grants for SOAS staff | SOAS
Grants are offered to assist academic staff members of the SOAS Japan Research Centre to promote Japanese Studies.
Mirai Programme
A 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
The Royal Society
Support 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
UK Research and Innovation funds
Vulcanus in Japan
This 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 Society
Support for educational and grassroots activity relating to Japan
The Japan British Society
Promoting cordial relations between the UK and Japan
The Japan Foundation
Japan’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 London
Established in 1932, JSPS promotes the advancement of academic research in all disciplines from social sciences and humanities to natural sciences and engineering. JSPS London was established in 1994 to support and facilitate Japan-UK research collaboration.
Japan House
Japan 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
Japan400
Japan400 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 UK
Promoting 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
International Placement Scheme: National Institutes for the Humanities Japan
UK Research and Innovation funds
British Academy
The 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.
Cambridge Toshiba Japan and the World Graduate Scholarship
Full funding (fees and maintenance) for three years. One scholarship will be awarded to an incoming PhD student in 2022 and another in 2025.
Canon Foundation in Europe
Support for cultural and scientific exchange between Europe and Japan
EU-Japan Fest Japan Committee
Support 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 Foundation
Support for research in Japan or the UK
Great Britain Sasakawa Foundation
Grants for promoting Anglo-Japanese relations
Hakuhodo Foundation Japanese Research Fellowship
Support for research in Japan by leading international researchers of the Japanese language, Japanese language education, Japanese literature and Japanese culture
The Japan Foundation
Japan’s principal organisation for promoting international cultural exchange and Japanese language teaching. It is the Japanese equivalent to the British Council. It is also able to fund a diverse set of activity. More information can be found here.
JSPS London was established in 1994 to support and facilitate Japan-UK research collaboration
Ishibashi Foundation
The 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 Center
Has a link to funding bodies
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
The Lady Marks Charitable Trust: Grant policy & Application form
Matsumae Foundation
Three to six month fellowships to non-Japanese nationals, under the age of 49 and with a PhD
Nomura Foundation
Grants and Scholarships for the Social Sciences and the Arts, including an Art Prize
Pola Art Foundation
This 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 International Foundation
Grants for promoting understanding of Japan through international exchanges
Toyota Foundation
The Toyota Foundation has a few different types of grants
Vulcanus in Japan
This 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 Trust
Supports biomedical research and the medical humanities through a wide variety of funding schemes, including Investigator Awards, fellowships and Strategic Awards
The Winston Churchill Memorial Trust
Travelling 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 links
Comprehensive list of Japanese grant-giving bodies
Official Bodies
Official Japanese government website in the UK
British Embassy Tokyo – GOV.UK
Official website for the British Embassy
The British Chamber of Commerce in Japan
Japan National Tourist Organisation (JNTO)
News, Media and Information
Japan Information Network
Japan-based source of information on Japanese society, culture, education, organisations and institutions
Japanese culture – Web Japan
Comprehensive 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
Nippon.com | Your Doorway to Japan
A multilingual website that provides news, analysis, and cultural insights about Japan for an international audience.
Gap Years in Japan
Home – Project Trust
Offers young people aged 17-25 in the UK and Europe the opportunity to explore their potential through a teaching or youth development placement in Africa, Asia or Latin America.
Youth for Understanding (YFU)
YFU advances intercultural understanding, mutual respect, and social responsibility through educational exchanges for youth, families and communities.