Faculty Funding Opportunities

Asian Studies Small Grant

Deadline

January 23, 2026.

Purpose

This grant funds faculty research activities in South Asian, Southeast Asian, Central Asian, and Pacific Studies, as well as studies of the Global Asian diaspora. These funds can be used for research activities or travel to conferences. For funding to support events on campus, please apply for the Asian Studies Event Funding Grant.

Eligibility

Full-time and part-time tenure-stream, tenured and non tenure-stream faculty (including lecturers, adjunct faculty, and contract faculty) at all Schools, Departments, Centers, Institutes and Campuses of the University of Pittsburgh.

Funding

$2,000

More Information

To apply, submit an application form here.

China and Chinese Studies Faculty Conference Participant Grant

Deadline

January 23, 2026.

Purpose

This grant provides partial support for travel related to the presentation of China-related conference papers. Preference is given to applicants who have not previously received a China and Chinese Studies Conference Participation Grant in the academic year. For conference grants, travel to Hawaii is classified as international, and Canada and Mexico are classified as domestic. Grants for domestic travel will award up to $300 and for international travel the amount will be up to $600. 

Eligibility

Full-time and part-time tenure-stream, tenured and non tenure-stream faculty (including lecturers, adjunct faculty, and contract faculty) at all Schools, Departments, Centers, Institutes and Campuses of the University of Pittsburgh.

Funding

Grants for domestic travel will award up to $300 and for international travel the amount will be up to $600. 

More Information

To apply, submit an application form here.

China and Chinese Studies Research Grant

Deadline

January 23, 2026

Purpose

This grant funds faculty research in China and Chinese Studies and is only for international and/or domestic research and research travel, not for events and conference travel. For funds to attend a conference or present at a conference, please apply for China and Chinese Studies Faculty Conference Funding. For funding to support events on campus, please apply for China and Chinese Studies Small Grants. 

Eligibility

Full-time and part-time tenure-stream, tenured and non tenure-stream faculty (including lecturers, adjunct faculty, and contract faculty) at all Schools, Departments, Centers, Institutes and Campuses of the University of Pittsburgh.

Funding

$2,000

More Information

To apply, submit an application form here.

China and Chinese Studies Small Grant

Deadline

Rolling basis.

Purpose

This grant is a meant to support China Studies faculty in bringing speakers, conferences, and other academic events on to the Pittsburgh campus. Faculty wishing to apply for event funding will need to complete the Asian Studies Event Form.

Eligibility

Full-time and part-time tenure-stream, tenured and non tenure-stream faculty (including lecturers, adjunct faculty, and contract faculty) at all Schools, Departments, Centers, Institutes and Campuses on the University of Pittsburgh.

Funding

TBD

More Information

To apply, submit an application form here.

China Studies Research Travel Grants

Deadline

Mid-November.

Purpose

This grant supports international and/or domestic travel for faculty to conduct research focused on China. For travel to present a paper at a conference, use China Studies Faculty Conference Travel Grant.

Eligibility

Full-time and part-time tenure-stream, tenured and non tenure-stream faculty (including lecturers, adjunct faculty, and contract faculty) at all Schools, Departments, Centers, Institutes and Campuses of the University of Pittsburgh. 

Funding

$2,000

More Information

To apply, submit an application form here.

Dr. Mohinder and Saroj Bahl Grant in Indian Studies

Deadline

January 23, 2026.

Purpose

This grant is funded through a generous donation in the name of Dr. Mohinder Bahl and Mrs. Saroj Bahl. Students, faculty, and affiliated researchers may apply for up to $500 to help fund research, travel, or other educational expenses for projects and education that support India, Indian Studies, or people of Indian origin. Strong preference will be given to students, faculty, or researchers with demonstrated financial need.

Eligibility

Full-time and part-time tenure-stream, tenured and non tenure-stream faculty (including lecturers, adjunct faculty, and contract faculty) at all Schools, Departments, Centers, Institutes and Campuses of the University of Pittsburgh. 

Funding

$500

More Information

To apply, submit an application form here.

Hsieh Travel Fund

Deadline

January 23, 2026

Purpose

This grant funds research travel to/in Asia or for other travel related to research on Asia. It can also be used to bring visiting faculty/scholars to Pitt. 

Eligibility

Full-time and part-time tenure-stream, tenured and non tenure-stream faculty (including lecturers, adjunct faculty, and contract faculty) at all Schools, Departments, Centers, Institutes and Campuses of the University of Pittsburgh.

Funding

Up to $1,000. Typical grant amounts are between $200 and $500. 

More Information

To apply, submit an application form here.

Japan Studies Event Support Grant

Deadline

Rolling deadline.

Purpose

This grant is a meant to support Japan Studies faculty in bringing speakers, conferences, and other academic events on to the Pittsburgh campus. Faculty wishing to apply for event funding will need to complete the Asian Studies Event Form.

Eligibility

Full-time and part-time tenure-stream, tenured and non tenure-stream faculty (including lecturers, adjunct faculty, and contract faculty) at all Schools, Departments, Centers, Institutes and Campuses on the University of Pittsburgh.

Funding

TBD

More Information

To apply, submit an application form here.

Japan Studies Publication Subvention Grant

Deadline

Rolling basis.

Purpose

This grant is funded through a generous donation in the name of Dr. Mohinder Bahl and Mrs. Saroj Bahl. Students, faculty, and affiliated researchers may apply for up to $500 to help fund research, travel, or other educational expenses for projects and education that support India, Indian Studies, or people of Indian origin. Strong preference will be given to students, faculty, or researchers with demonstrated financial need.

Eligibility

Full-time and part-time tenure-stream, tenured and non tenure-stream faculty (including lecturers, adjunct faculty, and contract faculty) at all Schools, Departments, Centers, Institutes and Campuses of the University of Pittsburgh. 

Funding

$500

More Information

To apply, submit an application form here.

Japan Studies Publication Support Grant

Deadline

Rolling basis.

Purpose

For working on a manuscript publication related to Japan. Preference will be given to 1) single-authored books, 2) followed by co-authored books, and 3) then edited books of essays and translations. In the case of 2) and 3), at least one of the authors, translators or editors must be an eligible member of the University of Pittsburgh faculty. It cannot be used by the author to pay for indexing or any other costs of preparing a manuscript for publication. 

Eligibility

Full-time faculty at the University of Pittsburgh.

Funding

Up to $3,000.

More Information

To apply, submit an application form here.

Japan Studies Small Grant

Deadline

January 23, 2026.

Purpose

This grant supports faculty research and teaching related to Japan Studies.

Eligibility

Full-time and part-time tenure-stream, tenured and non tenure-stream faculty (including lecturers, adjunct faculty, and contract faculty) at all Schools, Departments, Centers, Institutes and Campuses of the University of Pittsburgh.

Funding

$1,500.

More Information

To apply, submit an application form here.

Japanese Studies Research Grant

Deadline

January 23, 2026.

Purpose

This grant funds faculty research in Japanese Studies, not for events and conference travel. The grant amounts may be up to $7,000 for one year or up to $14,000 for two years. Eligible costs include air and ground transportation, meals, and lodging expenses for research projects based on a concrete and clearly defined agenda in Japanese studies, OR exploratory Japan Studies Research based on well-defined research proposals. For funding to support events on campus, please apply for the Japanese Studies Event Support Grant. For conference support, faculty should consider applying for the Japanese Studies Small Grants or the restricted Japan Studies funds for conferences, if eligible. 

Eligibility

Full-time and part-time tenure-stream, tenured and non tenure-stream faculty (including lecturers, adjunct faculty, and contract faculty) at all Schools, Departments, Centers, Institutes and Campuses of the University of Pittsburgh.

Funding

Up to $14,000.

More Information

To apply, submit an application form here.

Korea Studies Research Grant

Deadline

January 23, 2026.

Purpose

This grant funds faculty research in Korean Studies. This grant can be used for international and/or domestic research travel or for conference participation and travel. For funding to support events on campus, please apply for the Asian Studies Event Funding Grant.

Eligibility

Full-time and part-time tenure-stream, tenured and non tenure-stream faculty (including lecturers, adjunct faculty, and contract faculty) at all Schools, Departments, Centers, Institutes and Campuses of the University of Pittsburgh.

Funding

Up to $2,000.

More Information

To apply, submit an application form here.

Research in Japan Grant

Deadline

Rolling basis.

Purpose

This grant covers air and ground transportation, meals, and lodging expenses for research projects based on a concrete and clearly defined agenda in Japanese studies OR exploratory Japan Studies Research based on welldefined research proposals.

Eligibility

Full-time and part-time tenure-stream, tenured and non tenure-stream faculty (including lecturers, adjunct faculty, and contract faculty) at all Schools, Departments, Centers, Institutes and Campuses of the University of Pittsburgh.

Funding

Up to $5,000 for one year of research | Up to $10,000 for any two-year period

More Information

To apply, submit an application form here.

Travel to Japan-related Conference Grant

Deadline

Rolling deadline.

Purpose

This grant provides support for travel related to the AAS conference or other conferences with Japan-related content.

Eligibility

Faculty members of the Japan Council.

Funding

Up to $1,500.

More Information

To apply, submit an application form here.