Announcement for JSPS international fellowships for research in Japan (short-term)

Purpose

To provide opportunities for pre-/post-doctoral researchers to conduct cooperative research under the guidance of their hosts cooperative research with leading research groups in universities and other Japanese institutions.

This program is intended to help advance the overseas researchers’ research activities while advancing science and promoting internationalization in Japan.

Fields of research

All fields of the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences are included under this program.

Duration of fellowships

1 to 12 months. This fellowship is provided in full month units.

Starting date

Fellows must start their fellowship in Japan during the period of 31 August 2025–31 March 2026

Application deadline

13 February 2025.

More information and application with guidelines

Application guidelines

Application form (.docx)

Instructions for application form

Sample letter of invitation/acceptance

Contact

For questions regarding the application process or the Fellowship itself, please contact the JSPS Office in Stockholm at: sto-info@overseas.jsps.go.jp