The Metropolitan Center for Far Eastern Art Studies provides grants to promote the study of East Asian art throughout the world.

The Center was created in 1977 in Kyoto by the Harry G. C. Packard Collections Charitable Trust, which was endowed by Mr. Packard. A resident of Japan for many years, he established the Center with several objectives in mind: to build a bridge between East Asia and the West; to reciprocate the inspiration and support given by Japanese scholars; and, most importantly, to advance scholarship of East Asian Art.

Since the program began in 1977, hundreds of grant recipients have made significant contributions to the understanding and appreciation of East Asian art.

Application forms for the 2025-2026 grant year are now available.

An official announcement of the 2025-26 grant program can be downloaded here: Announcement 2025-26. Please follow the links above for download links and for information specific to each grant program.

Please note that the Metropolitan Center has implemented an electronic submission policy. Please read the application forms carefully for updated instructions.

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