The Japanese-German Graduate Externship Program
Supports collaborative doctoral student exchanges, joint supervision, and joint research activities between Japanese and German universities to foster international graduate research and education.
Funder: Japan Society for the Promotion of Science
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (projected) | March 2027 (projected)
Funding Amounts: Funding supports exchange costs, joint seminars, and research activities for doctoral students and young researchers; typical project duration is several years.
Summary: Supports structured doctoral student exchanges and joint supervision between Japanese and German universities to foster international academic collaboration.
Description
This program is a collaborative initiative between the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) and the German Research Foundation (DFG), designed to facilitate reciprocal acceptance of doctoral students into postgraduate programs at Japanese and German universities. The program emphasizes joint supervision, structured academic exchange, and the development of International Joint or Double PhD Degree programs. Its overarching aim is to strengthen organized international collaboration, enhance the academic experience of graduate students, and promote systematic development and internationalization of graduate education in both countries.
Key features include:
- Reciprocal exchange of doctoral students for research and educational activities.
- Joint supervision of doctoral theses by Japanese and German faculty.
- Opportunities for young researchers and academic teaching professionals to participate in exchange activities.
- Organization of joint seminars and presentation of research results.
- Implementation of International Joint or Double PhD Degree programs.
