CSEAS Fellowship for Visiting Research Scholars 2025 - 2026

CSEAS offers scholars and researchers who work on comparative and regional issues from a multi-area perspective the fellowship. Candidates interested in spending time in Kyoto, Japan to conduct research, write, or pursue other scholarly interests in connection with their field of study are awarded the fellowship.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Applicants must be scholars of high reputation.
• Applicants must be under 65 years of age at the time of the fellowship appointment.
• Applicants over 65 are considered only if they are outstanding.
• Applicants currently pursuing graduate degrees or post-doctoral studies are not eligible.
• Only experienced librarians are eligible to apply for the library position.
• Scholars who have previously held CSEAS fellowships must wait six years after the completion of their fellowships.

Application Process:

• Interested candidates must submit an online application form.
• Candidates must submit the following documents by e-mail:
  • Curriculum vitae
  • A research plan for the fellowship term.
  • Two letters of recommendation.

Value of the Scholarship:

• Selected candidates will receive the following benefits:
  • A stipend to cover international travel and living expenses in Kyoto.
  • Research funds will be provided to facilitate work.
  • Funds will also be allocated for domestic travel, subject to government regulations.

Note: Visiting Research Scholars are considered employees of Kyoto University and are therefore subject to some of the University’s regulations.