Fellowships

The application period for the spring 2026 session has closed.The application period for the fall 2026 session will open July 1, 2026.

The Japan Fund announces the availability of limited funds to support research-related activities for advanced-level graduate students specializing in Japanese studies.Current application period starts on January 1Applications must be received by February 15

The Japan Fund Committee is pleased to invite proposals from Stanford faculty, departments or programs for purposes or activities which support and promote Japanese studies.  Current application period starts on January 1Applications must be received by February 15Awards typically support faculty research travel or materials, course development, seminars, workshops, student fellowships, conferences and research assistantships.Priority is given to proposals that further Japan Studies at Stanford in ways, such as:

The China Fund Committee is pleased to invite proposals from Stanford University faculty, departments and programs for purposes or activities which support and promote Chinese studies.  Current application period starts on January 1.Applications must be received by February 15.Awards typically support faculty research travel or materials, course development, seminars, workshops, conferences and research assistantships.