International Joint Research Program supports researchers in Japan and overseas through joint research, seminars, and scientist exchanges to address shared challenges and develop young researchers.
The JRP-LEAD with DFG call for FY2026 and the JRPs with SNSF call for FY2025 are now closed.
Bilateral Programs support researchers in Japan and overseas through joint research, scientific seminars, and researcher exchanges to develop international collaborative research networks.
Invitational Fellowships for Research in Japan support overseas researchers’ collaborative research, lectures, and exchanges with Japan-based colleagues to advance their work and academic research in Japan.
Postdoctoral Fellowships for Research in Japan support overseas predoctoral and postdoctoral researchers in host-guided research at Japanese institutions to foster international research cooperation.
Supports collaborative doctoral student exchanges, joint supervision, and joint research activities between Japanese and German universities to foster international graduate research and education.
The WPI initiative funds the creation of world-class, internationally visible research centers in Japan to advance scientific excellence and global collaboration.