International Fellowships for Research in Japan

Postdoctoral Fellowships for Research in Japan (Standard/Short-term)
Program outline: The program provides PhD students or PhD researchers with opportunities to conduct collaborative research under the guidance of their hosts in universities and other institutions in Japan. JSPS (Japanese Society for the Promotion of Science) accepts applications for the program through via foreign nominating authorities and open calls.

- Open Calls: 
Open Calls for FY2026 Standard and Short-term programs applications are now available. The application must be submitted by the host researcher in Japan.

Application Schedule and Guidelines 
 

Application deadlines:

• (Standard) 5 p.m., 29 August 2025 (JST)
• (Short-term) 5 p.m., 26 September 2025 (JST)

Invitational Fellowships for Research in Japan (Long-term/Short-term) 
Program outline: The programs provide excellent researchers from other countries an opportunity to conduct collaborative research, discussions, and opinion exchanges with researchers in Japan. JSPS accepts applications for the program through Japanese host institutions.
- For all countries: FY2026 Application is now available. Please submit application forms via Japanese host institutions to the JSPS Electronic Application System.

Application Schedule and Guidelines

Application deadline: 5 p.m., 29 August 2025 (JST)