The Council also makes partial fellowship awards. Priority consideration is given to applicants with little or no previous opportunity for research and study in the United States. Grants for projects are usually modest in size and awarded to support the participation of individual artists, scholars, and specialists from Asia in project activities in the United States, or to support the participation of American individuals in project activities in Asia. Some awards may also be available to assist cultural exchange projects within Asia. It also supports American and Asian scholars participating in conferences, exhibitions, visiting professorships, and similar projects.
Grants range from one to nine months.
The Council also makes partial Fellowship grants. The Asian Cultural Council established Japan-United States Arts Program Fellowships to encourage the study and understanding of Japanese art and culture. This program assists American artists, scholars, and specialists in the visual and performing arts to travel to Japan for research, observation, and creative work. Priority consideration is given to candidates with little or no previous opportunity for study in Japan. Grants range in duration from one to six months.