2022 Japan Grant Program
ACC's 2022 Japan Grant Program will open for applications from January 13th to February 3rd, 2022 (JST). This program is open to applicants who are citizens of or residing in Japan and organizations from Japan.
In March 2022, applicants from the United States will be eligible to apply for travel and research in Japan.
For applicants from other countries/regions, please refer to our Fellowships & Grants page.
Applicants are strongly recommended to first read the general eligibility guidelines described on the Fellowships & Grants page before reviewing the below.
| Funding Period: | June 1, 2022-December 31, 2023 |
| Who: | Individuals and Non-Profit Arts Organizations in Japan |
| Eligible Fields: | Eligible Fields |
| In Exchange With: | Eligible Countries/Regions |
The following fellowship and grant programs will be funded through the ACC Japan Grant Program:
New York Fellowship
A six-month fellowship program in New York City, with comprehensive logistical and programmatic support from ACC staff. Fellowships may involve targeted research projects, open-ended exploration or cultural immersion.
Individual Fellowship
One- to six-month fellowships for individuals undertaking self-directed research. Partial funding may be requested for longer dissertation research trips. Programmatic support from ACC staff is available as needed.
Graduate Scholarship
A living stipend for students from Asia pursuing graduate degrees in the U.S., with priority given to students who do not have access to comparable programs at home, and to those studying in fields that are underrepresented in their home country.
Organization Grant
Funding for organizations to facilitate cultural exchange opportunities for individual project participants, or for collaborative projects involving three or more individuals. All applicants must be registered non-profit organization. The duration and scope of projects may range.
Before deciding to apply, please read the overview and guidelines specific to each program above to see if you are eligible.
The summaries below describe important application dates and the materials required for each program.
Important Dates
For applicants from Japan, the next application cycle is as below:
| Early December, 2021 | Application guidelines and forms available |
| January 13, 2022 | Application opens |
| February 3, 2022 (JST) | Deadline to submit an application |
| February 3, 2022 | Deadline for recommenders to submit letters of recommendation |
| April 1, 2022 | Deadline for Graduate Scholarship applicants to confirm acceptance to an academic program |
| June 1, 2022 | Award decisions finalized and applicants notified of results |
| June 1, 2022 to December 31, 2023 | Funding period (fellowship/grant travel must begin in this period) |
For inquiries, please contact application@accjpn.org
How to Apply
Before applying, please read overview and the guidelines specific to each program to see if you are eligible.
Application period: January 13 to February 3, 2022 (JST)
*Submissions outside the application period will not be accepted.
*Submissions via mail, fax or in person will not be accepted.
Before applying, please read overview and the guidelines of New York Fellowship to see if you are eligible.
Please follow the Application Guidelines to prepare the application materials.
All necessary documents should be attached in one e-mail and sent to application@accjpn.org with subject line “2022 ACC application.”
The email message should not exceed 20MB.
Application Materials *Click to download
- Application Guidelines [.pdf]*
- Application Form for New York Fellowship [.docx]*
- Applicant's CV
- Work Samples
- Letter of Recommendation Format [.docx]*
Before applying, please read overview and the guidelines of Individual Fellowship to see if you are eligible.
Please follow the Application Guidelines to prepare the application materials.
All necessary documents should be attached in one e-mail and sent to application@accjpn.org with subject line “2022 ACC application.”
The email message should not exceed 20MB.
Application Materials *Click to download
- Application Guidelines [.pdf]*
- Application Form for Individual Fellowship [.docx]*
- Applicant's CV
- Work Samples
- Budget Form [.xlsx]*
- Letter of Recommendation Format [.docx]*
Before applying, please read overview and the guidelines of Graduate Scholarship to see if you are eligible.
Please follow the Application Guidelines to prepare the application materials.
All necessary documents should be attached in one e-mail and sent to application@accjpn.org with subject line “2022 ACC application.”
The email message should not exceed 20MB.
Application Materials *Click to download
- Application Guidelines [.pdf]*
- Application Form for Graduate Scholarship [.docx]*
- Applicant's CV
- Work Samples
- Letter of Recommendation Format [.docx]*
Before applying, please read overview and the guidelines of Organization & Project Grants to see if you are eligible.
All necessary documents should be attached in one e-mail and sent to application@accjpn.org with subject line “2022 ACC application.”
The email message should not exceed 20MB.
Application Materials *Click to download
- Application Form for Organization & Project Grants [.docx]*
- Organization’s certification of non-profit status
- Budget Form [.xlsx]*
Application Inquiries
For application questions, please visit our FAQ page or for specific information regarding each of our programs, see our programs page.
If you cannot find the information you need, email application@accjpn.org.
Eligible Fields
- Archaeology
- Architecture*
- Art History
- Arts Administration
- Arts Criticism
- Conservation
- Crafts
- Curation
- Dance
- Ethnomusicology
- Film/Video/Photography
- Literature**
- Museum Studies
- Music
- Theater
- Visual Art
* for design, aesthetic theory, and/or aesthetic history only; projects with an economic, social, scientific, or technological focus are not eligible
** for travel to/from Japan only
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