Fulbright Japan Journalist Program

The Fulbright Japan Journalist Program is a fellowship for Japanese journalists to pursue non-degree professional research or training related to journalism in the United States. It aims to deepen subject-matter expertise and journalistic skills and to enable contributions such as articles, reports or presentations on U.S.-related topics. Fellowship periods vary and are cohort-based with placements at U.S. host institutions.

Applicants must be Japanese nationals or long-term residents and be working journalists with at least five years of professional experience at a news organization, or scholars with five years of experience who regularly contribute to news organizations. Applicants must have sufficient English ability to conduct research in the United States. Current degree-seeking students at U.S. graduate schools are excluded.

Submit online registration and application materials between 2026-03-01 and 2026-05-01 (Japan time); required documents include application form, resume/CV, English recommendation letters, and a sample of published work.