"Japan Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship"

With support from the Japan Foundation, the Program on U.S.-Japan Relations invites applications for the postdoctoral fellowship which includes a teaching component. One fellow will be appointed for the 2026-27 academic year. The application submission deadline is on 12/22/2025; the deadline for recommendation letters is on 12/30/2025.

Salary of $75,000; benefits eligible.

The Visiting Fellow is expected to reside in the Cambridge area during the appointment term and teach one course on Japanese politics, political economy, or international relations, either in the fall or spring semester. The Visiting Fellow will also be expected to give a presentation at the weekly seminar series sponsored by the Program on U.S.-Japan Relations, and participate in Program activities.

The Visiting Fellow's course title and content will be coordinated with the relevant department. The Visiting Fellow is also expected to collaborate with a team of scholars and graduate students working on the grant project theme.