JSPS Short-Term Fellowships in Japan

The program provides PhD researchers in Europe and North America with opportunities to conduct collaborative research under the guidance of their hosts in universities and other Japanese institutions for a relatively short period of time (1-12 months). A person who has never engaged in research in Japan would be most preferable. The award provides ¥200,000 per month for doctoral recipients and ¥362,000 per month for postdoctoral recipients, plus round-trip airfare and additional benefits.

Applicants do not directly submit applications to JSPS.  Applications under this program must be submitted to JSPS by a host researcher in Japan via the head of his/her university or institution. The deadlines on the website are for submission to JSPS by the head of the host institution. The applicant should consult with their proposed host about the institution’s internal deadline.