Visiting Researcher
Visiting Researcher
The National Institute for Japanese Language and Linguistics (NINJAL) accepts Visiting Researchers who specialize in Japanese language studies (including Japanese language education) or related fields, from universities or research institutions both in Japan and abroad. Visiting researchers are expected to secure their own funding, as NINJAL does not provide financial support under this program.
In order to apply, choose a prospective host from among our full-time academic staff and obtain their preliminary consent. After consulting with a Department Head (for example, the Dean) from the applicant’s current institution, make an application as follows.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit the following documents to the Director-General of NINJAL, at least two months prior to the desired start date (three months prior if a Japanese visa is required).
Curriculum Vitae, List of Research Achievements, and Research Plan
- Japanese format Word [ 21KB ]
- English format Word [ 21KB ]
- A letter of request / recommendation from the head of the applicant’s current institution (no specific format required)
Research Period
In principle, the maximum period for acceptance is one year. However, this may be renewed up to a maximum of three years.
Use of Facilities
Visiting Researchers are allowed access to NINJAL's facilities, equipment, and library resources.
Contact and Submission Address
Research Promotion Division, Administration Department,
National Institute for Japanese Language and Linguistics
(10-2 Midoricho, Tachikawa, Tokyo 190-8561, Japan)
E-mail: suishinka[at]ninjal.ac.jp (Replace [at] with @.)
Visiting Researchers during This Fiscal Year
* Affiliations are as of the time of acceptance.
* Including those who continued from the previous fiscal year and those whose period of residence has been completed during this fiscal year.
NAKAISHI Kai
RIKEN Center for Advanced Intelligence Project
Research Topic: 自然言語の臨界的性質と大規模言語モデルの相転移の関係の解明
Host Researcher: YOKOI Sho
Period of Residence: June 9, 2025 - June 8, 2026
OHARA Yumiko
University of Hawaii at Hilo
Research Topic: 消滅危機言語の使用状況調査、自己アイデンティティと言語イデオロギーの理解、継承活動の支援
Host Researcher: YAMADA Masahiro
Period of Residence: June 6, 2025 - July 24, 2025
MIYAUCHI Sayaka
CHUKYO University
Research Topic: 尾張洒落本コーパスの構築と近世接続表現に関する研究
Host Researcher: OGISO Toshinobu
Period of Residence: April 1, 2025 - March 31, 2026
- Visiting Researchers of 2024 fiscal year [ PDF | 215KB ]