Japan Society for the Promotion of Science Fellowships 2027-2028
The Japan Society for the Promotion of Science Fellowships 2027-2028 fund Australian postdocs to conduct collaborative science research in Japan, supported by the Australian Academy of Science.
Funder: Australian Academy of Science
Due Dates: October 21, 2026: Full application submission deadline
Funding Amounts: JPY 362,000/month (maintenance) + JPY 200,000 settling-in + round-trip airfare + insurance; 12–24 months
Summary: Fellowships for Australian postdoctoral researchers to conduct 12–24 months of collaborative research at JSPS-affiliated institutes in Japan.
Description
The Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) Fellowships 2027–2028, administered by the Australian Academy of Science, support Australian postdoctoral researchers to undertake collaborative research projects with Japanese host researchers at JSPS-affiliated institutes. Fellows live and work in Japan for 12 to 24 months, gaining access to world-class research environments and structured support to foster long-term Australia–Japan scientific collaboration. The program is open to all fields of the physical sciences, life sciences, engineering, technology, and medicine (note: applications in humanities and social sciences are not accepted in this round by the Academy).
