All disciplines, except students studying Asian Affairs, are eligible. Applicants must be no more than 29 years old at the time of tenure and U.S. citizens. The Japan Foundation provides support for doctoral dissertation research in Japan for humanities, social sciences, law, and business majors from 4-14 months. Applicants under 35 years old are give priority, and must be U.S. citizens. International Research and Exchange Board IREX IREX provides funding for advance research in Eastern Europe, the former republics of the USSR, and Mongolia.
Awards are available for students in the social sciences or humanities.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, as well as command of the language of the host country. The American-Scandinavian Foundation offers funding for advance study and research in Norway, Denmark, Finland, Sweden, and Iceland. U.S. citizens and permanent residents with a bachelor's degree in all disciplines are eligible. Applicants must be proficient in the language of the host country. Students in all fields are eligible and must be U.S. citizens.