Ishibashi Foundation/Japan Foundation Fellowship program aims to support the development of professionals specializing in the study of Japanese art by providing an
opportunity for curators and researchers from abroad to conduct research in Japan, and by so doing, promote the study of the field and the introduction of Japanese art overseas. This fellowship is implemented by the Japan Foundation with generous funding from the Ishibashi Foundation.

The research project related to Japanese art should have clear objectives and plans to achieve its goal. The project should necessitate travel to Japan in order to carry out research, gather materials, etc., intensively, over a short period of time. The main target area is contemporary Japanese art. Priority will be given to projects that include in its proposals, plans for research results to be shared widely among the overseas public through the implementation of exhibits or the publication of books.

Duration of Fellowship 

21 days to 59 days
*The fellowship’s commencement date for the fiscal 2019-2020 must fall between May 20, 2019 and March 15, 2020.

Benefits

• Round-trip airfare (discount economy-class [most direct and economical route])
• Stipend and other allowances

Eligibility

Individuals who conduct the activities stipulated in “Eligible Area and Activities” living in a country outside of Japan (curator, researcher, coordinator, educator, conservator, etc.). All of the following criteria must be met:

• Applicant must be a national/permanent resident of a country that has diplomatic relations with Japan.
•  Applicants must be in good health both physically and mentally.
• Applicants must be proficient in either Japanese or English.
• Applicants must be able to stay continuously in Japan for the term of the fellowship.
• Applicants must not violate the law or regulations of their own country by receiving a fellowship from the Japan Foundation

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