Since its founding, the Nanzan Institute has invited one or two young post-doctoral Japanese scholars to join the staff for a period of one or two years. During that time, these Junior Research Fellows carry on work in their own specialization, in addition to participating in the general events of the Institute and research projects of the senior members. Current and former Junior Research Fellows are listed on the staff pages.

From 1982 to 2002, the Institute invited established scholars from Eastern Asia to spend up to one year with us, working on their own field of specialization and sharing their results with members of the staff in in-house seminars.

Visiting scholars who wish to spend time at the Institute should contact the Director to apply for the status of a Visiting Research Fellow (see list of former fellows). Please include a brief curriculum vitae and a statement of your intended research topic. As far as room is available, we will try to accommodate you with an office. You may also lodge with us at the Paulus Heim, space permitting.

The list of previous Visiting Research Fellows includes numerous Japan Foundation Fellowship grantees, Fullbright scholars, and NEH fellows, as well as individuals on sabbatical or privately funded. While at the Institute, such scholars have full use of the facilities of the Institute as well as the main library of the University and an extensive library of the theological faculty.

Those wishing to stay at the Institute for a period of less than 3 months should contact the Director with a letter of intent and a brief CV. Please indicate if you wish lodgings at the Paulus Heim.