The Social Science Research Council (SSRC) is an independent, nonprofit international organization founded in 1923. They present the timeline of organizational achievements and other highlights during the 20th century. The Social Science Research Council (SSRC) and the Japan Foundation Center for Global Partnership (CGP) are inviting applications for the Abe Fellowship Program. The program provides Abe Fellows with a minimum of 3 and maximum of 12 months of full-time support over a 24-month period.