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Overseas Long-Term
Research Programfor Humanities and Social Sciences
I want to RESEARCH abroad! BUILD an international network! CONDUCT an international joint research!

⚫ Tohoku University maintains a database (intra-network only) on
external competitive research funds. Updates are announced on
the groupware website regularly.
https://rp.auth.tohoku.ac.jp/koubo/⚫ The “grant recommendation system” will email research grant
recommendations directly to your email according to keywords
that you provide.
https://www.tfc.tohoku.ac.jp/jp/rdx/labdx/grantmail.html⚫ Tohoku University also provides various types of support for
research activities.
https://c.bureau.tohoku.ac.jp/kensui-top/
The above information is provided primarily in Japanese. If you need information in English,
please feel free to contact the Research Management (RM) Center listed on the next page.

⚫ The following is an external database that supports both
Japanese and English.
https://japanpastandpresent.org/en/funding/external-grants
For international grants, the administration process for successful applications may take sometime. In addition, support for grants from external databases is determined on a case-by-casebasis. Please be sure to discuss your application in advance with administrative staff.

Tohoku Univ. Researcher, Young Leaders Overseas Program【Outline】<Travel Fund> This program, designed for young researchers, empowers them to shape the future ofacademia and pioneer new research trends globally. It offers opportunities to conduct research at topuniversities and institutions abroad. These include the university's designated benchmark institutions andthose ranked in the Top 100 of the Times Higher Education World University Rankings.
*An online option is also available.
【Application Period】
By July【Field of Research】
Basic Research, Life Science, Information and Communication, Environment and Earth Observation,
Energy and Resources, Nanotechnology and Materials, Electricity and Machinery, Construction,Transportation and Firefighting, Humanities and Social Sciences, & Other Advanced Research Fields【Scale of Funds】<Travel Type>・Round-trip transportation (rail, air, etc.) to and from the destination institution
・Living expenses while abroad(The maximum daily allowance and accommodation expenses supported under this program are
300,000 yen per month for up to six months after the start of the trip, and 200,000 yen per month afterthat.)【Period of Support】6-12 months【URL】
https://c.bureau.tohoku.ac.jp/kensui-top/6kyoka/

JSPS Overseas Research Fellowships【Outline】
Aiming to cultivate researchers with a broad international outlook, this fellowship grants exceptional young
Japanese researchers the opportunity to conduct long-term research at an overseas university or research
institution.
【Application Period】
By April【Field of Research】
All fields of the humanities, social sciences and natural sciences【Scale of Funds】
・Roundtrip international airfare (Including family members)
・Accommodation and research activity expenses
The amount of maintenance allowances differs by destination country/region; approximately 4.5-7.5 million
yen per year.
【Period of Support】
2 years【URL】
https://www.jsps.go.jp/english/e-ab/

Fulbright Grants (Research Program)【Outline】
This grant is intended to provide an opportunity to conduct research under the auspices of U.S. professors
and researchers at U.S. institutions of higher education or research institutes to develop and deepen one's
subject matter expertise in an academic field which is defined by the committee. Seeking a doctoral degree
is not permitted.

【Application Period】
By July【Field of Research】
Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, Applied Sciences (including Engineering)
Applicants proposing interdisciplinary study or research between any of the above fields are also eligible
for grants【Scale of Funds】
Round-trip travel allowance, round-trip luggage allowance, accommodation/housing allowance, family
allowance, research expenses, post-arrival miscellaneous expenses*Accommodation/housing allowance will depend on the area of residence; $3,164~$4,805 per month.
【Period of Support】
3 to 9 months【URL】
https://www.fulbright.jp/eng/scholarship/programs/index.html

The Kajima Foundation Researcher Exchange Support【Outline】
To advance Japan's academic development and foster international scholarly exchange, this programsupports researchers' overseas missions aimed at enhancing societal well-being across natural sciences(including engineering), humanities, social sciences, and interdisciplinary fields.
【Application Period】
July to October【Field of Research】(1) Urban and residential environment improvement(2) Effective use of land and resources(3) Disaster prevention and risk management(4) Cultural and natural environment preservation
As well as fields related to social systems, information technology and other advanced technologies related
to (1) through (4) above.
【Scale of Funds】
Long-term Research Program: Travel and accommodation expenses (15,000 yen/day)(Short-term and foreign researcher invitation programs are also available.)【Period of Support】
In principle, within 1 year
【URL】
https://www.kajima-f.or.jp/en/

Harvard-Yenching Institute

Visiting Scholars Program【Outline】
This program offers faculty members in the humanities and social sciences the opportunity to undertake 10months of study and research at Harvard University and/or other appropriate universities.
【Application Period】
Until September【Field of Research】
Anthropology, archaeology, area and international studies, art and architectural history, history(including economic and legal history), linguistics, literature, media and film studies, philosophy,politics, sociology, study of religion and women, gender and sexuality studies【Scale of Funds】
Round-trip, accommodation ($7,500/month for 10 months), health insurance (up to $5,500), expenses forhiring research assistants, and expenses for conferences and business trips held in North America (up to$5,000)【Period of Support】
Up to 10 months【URL】
https://www.harvard-yenching.org/programs/visiting-scholars-program/

The Telecommunications Advancement Foundation
Long-term Overseas Research Grant【Outline】
To contribute to the dissemination, promotion, and development of information and telecommunications,
the Foundation provides partial financial support for researchers in the fields of information andtelecommunications (including research in the humanities, social sciences, technology, andinterdisciplinary fields) to conduct excellent research activities overseas for an extended period.
【Application Period】
April to May【Field of Research】
Information and Communication, Humanities and Social Sciences【Scale of Funds】(1) A portion of accommodation expenses (in principle, up to US $80 per day)(2) Round-trip overseas travel expenses (economy class fare)【Period of Support】
6 to 12 months【URL】
https://www.taf.or.jp/grant-b/01/

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