External Funding Opportunity

Universities Canada & The Japan Foundation – Tanaka Fund Grant to Support Promising Junior Japanese Studies Scholars

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Application Deadline: January 30, 2026

Grant Amount: up to $12,000

Universities Canada and The Japan Foundation are pleased to announce the launch of the 2026 competition for the Tanaka Fund Grant to Support Promising Junior Japanese Studies Scholars. This funding opportunity is for Master’s and Doctoral level students.

Japanese Studies is defined as a subcategory of area studies centered around social sciences and humanities research on Japan, which includes the study of language, culture, literature, politics, history, religion, economics, philosophy, film, arts, and science.