Bilateral Programs
JSPS Bilateral Programs support joint research, seminars, and researcher exchanges between Japan and global partners across all scientific disciplines.
Funder: Japan Society for the Promotion of Science
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026 (Bilateral Joint Research Projects/Seminars)
Funding Amounts: Funding levels and duration vary by country and program; see guidelines for details.
Summary: Supports international joint research projects, seminars, and researcher exchanges between Japan and partner countries.
Key Information: This is a forecasted call; all deadlines are projected and subject to change.
Description
The Bilateral Programs, administered by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS), are designed to promote international scientific collaboration through joint research projects, seminars, and researcher exchanges between Japan and counterpart organizations worldwide. The program operates under formal agreements or memoranda of understanding with academies, research councils, and other science-promotion organizations. Open recruitment and joint selection processes ensure proposals are evaluated in partnership with the counterpart agencies. Since 2013, the Open Partnership scheme allows Japanese researchers to collaborate globally, including with countries that have diplomatic relations with Japan, as well as Taiwan and Palestine. Supported disciplines include all areas of the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences.
