The Edwin O. Reischauer Institute of Japanese Studies (RI) will provide small grants (up to $800) for Harvard graduate students in any field of Japanese studies in the humanities or social sciences to help defray the cost of attending scholarly conferences where they present papers or serve as panel discussants. Grant support is limited to travel, lodging, and registration fees.
IMPORTANT NOTE: 2020-21 RIJS CONFERENCE GRANT APPLICATIONS
Due to COVID-19, please be aware that Harvard University currently prohibits all international and domestic university-related travel. If you wish to apply for a grant, please first contact Catherine Glover cglover@fas.harvard.edu. For AY2020-21, virtual conference attendance registration fees will be covered for those who present a paper or serve as a panel discussant.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: At least one month in advance of the conference