REISCHAUER POLICY RESEARCH FELLOWS PROGRAM

Job Description

Inaugurated in May 2013, the Reischauer Policy Research Fellows Program is a critical element of the Reischauer Center at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) in Washington, DC. It is designed to support the Center’s various research initiatives, while also providing recent undergraduate or graduate students with broad practical experience regarding the public and private-sector analysis process. Fellows during the 2025-2026 academic year will focus primarily on the following:

1. Current developments in US-Japan relations.
2. Transformation of the Japanese political economy (1965-2025)
3. Developments in the US-Japan-ROK trilateral relationship.
4. The evolution of embassies as institutions, with a special focus on the US embassy in Tokyo and other relevant case studies in East Asia and beyond.

Fellows also provide logistical support for seminars, luncheons, and conferences offered by the Reischauer Center. They are able to interact with senior researchers affiliated with the Center as part of our Visiting Scholars Program, who typically join us for one academic year from various government agencies in Japan. Furthermore, Fellows are welcome to participate in events in the larger Johns Hopkins SAIS community and are frequently able to attend courses relating to Japan Studies and Asian political economy.

Special Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Interest in East Asian regional issues, especially Japan.
• Exceptional research, writing, and editing skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and familiarity with online academic databases.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team setting.
• Work experience in East Asia, such as the JET Program, preferred.
• Fluency in relevant languages such as Japanese, Korean, or Chinese.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in related discipline.
• Additional related experience may substitute for required education, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should upload a resume, cover letter, and 1,000 words writing sample to jobs.jhu.edu/job/Washington-Reischauer-Policy-Research-Fellow-DC-20001/1305196500/. Previously submitted papers or memos are acceptable, as well as excerpts of longer works. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Please direct any questions about the position or application process to the Program Coordinator at reischauer@jhu.edu.