Abe Fellowship for Journalists (AFJ)

The Abe Fellowship for Journalists (AFJ) is designed to encourage in-depth coverage of topics of pressing concern to the United States and Japan through individual short-term policy-related projects. Candidates must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States or Japan and have at least five years of professional journalistic experience with newspapers, newsmagazines, wire services, on-line news organizations or as a freelancer. The fellowship lasts for 6 weeks and provides a stipend of up to $23,500 USD for travel and research in Japan or the United States.