The purpose of this program is to invite researchers of overseas research institutions and to offer opportunities to conduct research on Japanese history and culture and contribute to the promotion of research projects and activities of National Museum of Japanese History (Rekihaku) in the following categories:
・To promote the innovative research in related fields by joining projects of collaborative research conducted by Rekihaku.
・To develop and strengthen scholarly networks with oversea research institutes through discussions and exchange of views with researchers of Rekihaku, research meetings, lectures and so on.
・To seek out potential areas of collaborative research and to give advice on the research projects and activities of Rekihaku from an international perspective.

As a rule, applicants must be employed as full-time positions, or as positions whose responsibilities are equivalent to those of full-time positions, by overseas research institutions including universities, and must meet one of the following requirements:
(1) Hold a doctoral degree
(2) Have expertise or research skills equivalent to those who hold a doctoral degree

* Prior approval from the head of applicants’ institution is required upon application.

Rekihaku will cover the following expenses:
(1) Round-trip airfare
(2) Accommodation fees (based on the regulations of the National Institutes for the Humanities.)
(3) Travel expenses for domestic research trips (For details, see item 9: Research Trips to Other Institutions in Japan.)

* Note that interpretation fees for researchers who can not speak Japanese will not be covered.

Participants may visit universities, libraries, etc. in Japan for research purposes when such visits are considered necessary for completing their proposed research plans. The transportation fees for those visits/trips will be provided up to 50,000 yen from this program.

Participants may join the research trips conducted as a part of collaborative researches related to the participants’ research project, only after getting permission of the head of the research team. When you have interests in any of Rekihaku’s collaborative research, please consult with the host researcher of NMJH.

Applicants must agree to the following obligations:
1) As a rule, participants must stay in Japan continuously during the invitation period and concentrate on their research at Rekihaku. Participants may not engage in other work, whether paid or unpaid, during the period.
2) Participants must pursue their research plans under the rules of Rekihaku so as to prevent research misconduct and misuse of research expenses.
3) Participants must contribute to the advancement of research as well as to the promotion of international scholarly exchange at Rekihaku in ways such as giving research presentations and submitting research reports. In the case of invitation period less than 30 days, research presentations are optional.

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• To develop and strengthen scholarly networks with oversea research institutes through discussions and exchange of views with researchers of Rekihaku, research meetings, lectures and so on. <\li>
• To seek out potential areas of collaborative research and to give advice on the research projects and activities of Rekihaku from an international perspective.

As a rule, applicants must be employed as full-time positions, or as positions whose responsibilities are equivalent to those of full-time positions, by overseas research institutions including universities, and must meet one of the following requirements:
(1) Hold a doctoral degree
(2) Have expertise or research skills equivalent to those who hold a doctoral degree
* Prior approval from the head of an applicant’s institution is required upon application.

Between 14 and up to 90 days during the period of May 1, 2021- March 31, 2022

Rekihaku will cover the following expenses:
(1) Round-trip airfare
(2) Accommodation fees (based on the regulations of the National Institutes for the Humanities.)
(3) Travel expenses for domestic research trips (For details, see item 9: Research Trips to Other Institutions in Japan.)
* Note that interpretation fees for researchers who cannot speak Japanese will not be covered.

Participants may visit universities, libraries, etc. in Japan for research purposes when such visits are considered necessary for completing their proposed research plans. The transportation fees for those visits/trips will be provided up to 50,000 yen from this program.

Participants may join the research trips conducted as a part of collaborative researches related to the participants’ projects, only after getting permission from the head of the research team. When you have interests in any of Rekihaku’s collaborative research, please consult with the host researcher of the host researcher.

(2) Curriculum vitae (Mailing address, telephone number and email address are necessary information.)
(3) List of publications
* Profiles on researchers of Rekihaku can be seen at our website:
[Japanese] [English]

Applicants must agree to the following obligations:
1) As a rule, participants must stay in Japan continuously during the invitation period and concentrate on their research at Rekihaku. Participants may not engage in other work, whether paid or unpaid, during the period.
2) Participants must pursue their research plans under the rules of Rekihaku so as to prevent research misconduct and misuse of research expenses.
3) Participants must contribute to the advancement of research as well as to the promotion of international scholarly exchange at Rekihaku in ways such as giving research presentations and submitting research reports. In the case of invitation period less than 30 days, research presentations are optional.