Dear All,
This is a friendly reminder that the application deadline for the
Robert and Lisa Sainsbury Fellowships 2026-27
at the Sainsbury Institute for the Study of Japanese Arts and Cultures is coming up on
28 February 2026.
The Robert and Lisa Sainsbury Fellowships 2026-27 provide recipients with an opportunity to work in a scholarly environment conducive to completing a publication project. The Fellowships are available to academics who have received a PhD in any area of Japanese
culture. Preference will be given to Early Career Researchers working in the fields of visual studies, including but not limited to history of art, cultural heritage, archaeology, architecture, and digital humanities. During their appointment Fellows are encouraged
to contribute to our Third Thursday Lecture Series and to organise a symposium in Norwich.
Fellowships are one year (preferred option, value of £30,000, start date September 2026) or six months (value of £15,000, start date subject to negotiation). Fellows will be given shared office space and are expected to live in Norwich during their appointment.
A good level of spoken and written English and Japanese is required, and application documents should be completed in English.
Further details on how to apply can be found on our website:
https://www.sainsbury-institute.org/how-to-apply/
The applicatoin deadline is 28 February 2026.
Please help spread the word by forwarding this email or share our social media posts to any colleagues or students who might be interested in this position.
Many thanks,
Sainsbury Institute for the Study of Japanese Arts and Cultures