The Japan Foundation Long-Term Research Fellowship will be awarded to scholars and researchers in the humanities or social sciences who will conduct research projects for more than 4 months, up to 12 months in length. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. or equivalent professional experience in research, teaching and writing in the fields of the humanities or social sciences at the time of application. This program provides support to outstanding scholars, researchers, and professionals in the field by offering the opportunity to conduct research in Japan. Applicants must be American citizens, American citizens temporarily residing abroad, or permanent residents of the United States. Applicants must be proficient in either Japanese or English. The project quality is evaluated on the basis of the project's significance to the field and to the applicant's professional development; the project's feasibility in terms of time and resources; the securing of appropriate affiliation; evidence that residence in Japan is necessary for completion of the project; and plans to disseminate research findings, etc., in Japan and abroad. Higher priority will be given to relatively junior scholars and researchers, and to those with less research experience in Japan. Please visit the fellowship's website for more information.