Fulbright Specialist Program

The Fulbright Specialist Program places US-based specialists on short-term project visits at Japanese host institutions to deliver lectures, seminars, workshops and other collaborative activities. Host institutions in Japan can invite specialists for projects that deepen institutional links and promote educational and cultural exchange. Project visits are typically between two and six weeks in duration and may include single-visit or named-project formats.

Short-term project placement (2–6 weeks), hosting of lectures/seminars/workshops, local accommodation and meals provided by host; arrangements for travel and allowances are managed via cost-sharing.

Japanese host institutions eligible to apply include Japanese higher education institutions (universities), government agencies, cultural facilities (museums, galleries), non-governmental organizations, and medical institutions; host institutions propose projects and handle local arrangements and cost-sharing.

Japanese host institutions submit an online project proposal/application via the program's online form by the stated round deadlines; selection includes national-level screening in Japan followed by final selection in the US.