This award aims to provide opportunities for both junior and senior journalists working in print, broadcast and digital media to become better informed about Japan. Conduct research in the applicant’s area of specialization. Proposals must be feasible with respect to the applicant’s qualifications and language abilities, as well as the proposed time frame. It is expected that the research will result in a tangible product appropriate to the grantee’s particular field of journalism (for example, a series of articles, a television program or a series of radio stories on some facet of Japan).

Eligibility:

• A letter of invitation is required.

• Research can be conducted in English; proficiency in Japanese is not required but desirable.
• Applicants must be working journalists, including freelance journalists and have at least seven years of experience.
• Applicants may be Japan specialists or nonspecialists.
• Individuals who are living in Japan are not eligible to apply.

Qualified Discipline:

• Journalism

Stipend:

• 350,000 yen (approximately $3,360) per month.
• Family allowance of 50,000-100,000 yen (approximately $480-960) per month, depending on the number of accompanying dependents.
• Housing allowance of 120,000-200,000 yen (approximately $1,150-1,920) per month is provided, depending on the number of accompanying dependents.