May 19, 2025, 20:49

JSPS Postdoctoral Short-Term Fellowship

The JSPS Short-Term Postdoctoral Fellowship enables PhD students and early-career researchers from North America and Europe to participate in short-term collaborative research projects in Japan, supporting global research networks and scientific exchange.

Eligibility

Must be from the US, Canada, UK, EU, Switzerland, Norway, or Russia
PhD awarded on or after April 2, 2020, or currently enrolled with graduation expected within two years
Cannot be a resident of Japan or hold Japanese citizenship

Funding Details

Roundtrip airfare (economy class)
Monthly stipend: 362,000 Japanese Yen (PhD holders) or 200,000 Japanese Yen (non-PhD holders)
One-time settling-in allowance: 200,000 Japanese Yen (for stays 3 months or longer)
Overseas travel insurance
Research support allowance: up to 70,000 Japanese Yen per month

Duration

1 to 12 months of continuous stay

Deadline

1st Round: September 26, 2025
2nd Round: January 9, 2026
3rd Round: June 5, 2026

Where to Apply

https://www.jsps.go.jp/english/e-fellow/guideline_03.html

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