Japan (JSPS) International Fellowships in Japan (Fully Funded)

The Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) International Fellowships offer an unparalleled postdoctoral research opportunity in Japan for outstanding early-career scholars from ASEAN and beyond. Each year, JSPS partners with leading Japanese universities and national research institutes to host pre‑ and post‑doctoral fellows in cutting-edge scientific collaboration projects. Launched to promote international exchange and deepen global research networks, the JSPS Fellowship enables participants to conduct independent cooperative research under the mentorship of world‑class Japanese scientists.

Fellows benefit from generous stipends, travel allowances, and access to state‑of‑the‑art facilities, accelerating both their personal career trajectories and Japan’s goal of research internationalization. Whether you’re investigating renewable energy solutions, advanced materials, life sciences, or social science methodologies, the JSPS International Fellowship provides the resources and institutional support to transform your research vision into reality.

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Fellowship Overview

• Host Institutions: Japanese universities and MEXT‑affiliated research centers
• Eligible Fields: All academic disciplines
• Fellowship Duration: 1–12 months (in full‑month increments)
• Program Period: Must begin between 1 April 2026 and 31 March 2027
• Fellow Stay: Continuous residence in Japan for the entire fellowship term

Eligibility Categories

PhD Holders (ASEAN Nationals): PhD obtained ≤6 years ago outside Japan

Doctoral Candidates (ASEAN Nationals): Enrolled in PhD program, expected graduation within 2 years

PhD Holders (Non‑ASEAN Nationals): As above, plus ≥3 years research experience in an ASEAN institution

Doctoral Candidates (Non‑ASEAN Nationals): As above, with doctoral enrollment conditions

Note: Previous JSPS Fellowship recipients (Standard, PE, PA, PU) are ineligible.

Host Researcher Requirements

• Affiliated with a KAKENHI‑eligible institution
• Full‑time researcher (with exceptions for uninterrupted program support)
• The host must remain constant throughout the fellowship

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Financial Support

• Round‑Trip Airfare (per JSPS regulations)
• Monthly Stipend:
  • PhD holders: ¥362,000
  • Non‑PhD holders: ¥200,000

Settling‑In Allowance: ¥200,000 for ≥3‑month tenures

Overseas Travel Insurance

Research Support Allowance: Up to ¥70,000/month for cooperative research expenses

IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS

• Application Form
• Application Guideline
• List of Eligible Host Institutes
• FAQ

IMPORTANT DATES

Submission Deadline: 15 August 2025

Result Announcement: February 2026

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Application Process

Identify Prospective Host: Contact Japanese researchers directly (JSPS does not broker placements).

Submit via Nominating Authority: Apply through your country’s JSPS nominating body via the ASEAN University Network portal by 15 August 2025.

Nomination Review: Authorities forward endorsed applications to JSPS by 1 December 2025.

Selection Notice: Approximately three months post‑nomination.

Tip: Consult your national JSPS Alumni Association (https://www.jsps.go.jp/english/e-alumni/) for guidance.

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