INTER-UNIVERSITY EXCHANGE PROJECT
Supports Japanese universities in international educational collaborations to foster global student mobility, quality assurance, and mutual credit recognition through multi-year exchange programs.
Funder: Japan Society for the Promotion of Science
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2026 (application submission deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Varies by project; typically supports multi-institutional exchange programs over several years, with annual selection of 9–14 projects in recent cycles.
Summary: Supports international university collaborations to enhance global education and student mobility between Japan and designated partner countries or regions.
Key Information: This is a forecasted call; all dates and details are subject to confirmation in the official announcement.
Description
The Inter-University Exchange Project, administered by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) and funded by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), aims to nurture globally competent human resources and strengthen the international development of Japanese university education. The program provides financial support for Japanese universities to form collaborative education programs with institutions in designated countries or regions. These collaborations focus on facilitating study abroad opportunities for Japanese students and the strategic acceptance of foreign students, with an emphasis on quality assurance and the mutual recognition of credits.
The project is overseen by a dedicated program committee within JSPS, which manages the screening and evaluation of proposals. Each year, a limited number of projects are selected for funding, with thematic focus areas varying by cycle (e.g., collaborations with India, African countries, ASEAN, Russia, the US, and the EU in recent years).
