Japanese Studies Small Grant Program 2026

About the opportunity

The programme supports activities related to Japanese studies and Japan-related collaboration in Indonesia and Timor-Leste.

The Japan Foundation, Jakarta lists this opportunity for Nonprofit organisations, universities, cultural institutions, NGOs, NPOs, professionals, and experts, Arts, Humanities & Media, Indonesia and Timor-Leste.

This listing is written for researchers, students, universities, NGOs, research teams, policy professionals and academic institutions searching for Arts, Humanities & Media grants, fellowships, scholarships, conferences, workshops and funding opportunities in Indonesia and Timor-Leste contexts.

Eligibility

Applicants may be nonprofit organisations such as universities, nonprofit cultural institutions, NGOs, NPOs, or professionals and experts located in Indonesia or Timor-Leste.

Applicants must cover part of the project cost and have, or be able to open, a bank account capable of receiving Japan Foundation grant funds.

Projects submitted in the first round should be implemented after 15 June 2026 and completed by 1 March 2027.

Funding and benefits

The Japan Foundation, Jakarta states that its contribution averages around IDR 50,000,000 per project, though the actual grant amount may be lower or higher depending on review and project scope.

Themes and supported activities

Projects that promote Japanese studies, deepen understanding of Japan, and encourage collaboration between Japan and Indonesia or Timor-Leste.

Applicants should use the official guidelines and application form to confirm eligible project activities, cost rules, obligations, and supporting documents.

Deadline and timeline

First-round application deadline: First-round application deadline: May 29, 2026.

Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.

How to apply

Submit the required application documents by email according to the official guideline. The first-round call runs from 4 May to 29 May 2026; a second round is scheduled for 1 October to 30 October 2026.

Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.