The Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) carries out programs that provide excellent researchers from other countries an opportunity to conduct collaborative research, discussions, and opinion exchanges with researchers in Japan. These programs are intended to help advance the overseas researchers' research activities while advancing science and promoting internationalization in Japan. All fields of the humanities, social sciences and natural sciences are included under these programs.
Postdoctoral Fellowships:
- Standard: Provides opportunities for excellent postdoctoral researchers from other countries to conduct cooperative research under the guidance of their hosts with leading research groups in universities and other Japanese institutions. (12 to 24 months)
- Short-term: Provides opportunities for pre-/post-doctoral researchers from the US, Canada and Europe to conduct cooperative research under the guidance of their hosts with leading research groups in universities and other Japanese institutions. (1 to 12 months)
Invitational Fellowships:
- Long-term: Provides opportunities for overseas researchers with excellent records of research achievements to conduct collaborative research with Japanese colleagues through long-term visits. (2 to 10 months)
- Short-term: Provides opportunities for overseas researchers with excellent records of research achievements to visit Japan short-term for discussions, opinion exchanges, lectures, and other activities. (14 to 60 days)
Application Info
JSPS accepts applications for the program through Japanese host institutions.
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Duration
up to 2 years
Countries
Japan
Level of education
PhD student, Researcher with Ph.D.
Next Deadlines
29.08.2025
Funding Types
scholarships / personnel costs, project, collaborative project, conferences, non-personnel research expenses, travel expenses
Last update
05.08.2025