Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) Research Fellowship
Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) Research Fellowship supports researchers from Germany in independent projects with hosts in Japan to advance research and strengthen scientific exchange.
Funder: Alexander von Humboldt Foundation
Due Dates: Rolling (applications) | February, June and October (annual selection meetings)
Funding Amounts: ¥362,000/month for 1–12 months (short-term) or 12–24 months (standard), plus eligible allowances
Summary: Supports highly qualified researchers from Germany undertaking independently developed research with academic hosts in Japan, across all disciplines.
Key Information: Humboldt handles stays of six months or longer; DAAD handles shorter stays.
Description
The Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) Research Fellowship enables highly qualified researchers from Germany to advance their research through cooperation with academic hosts in Japan. Open across all disciplines, it supports independently developed projects with leading research groups at eligible Japanese institutions. The programme aims to advance fellows’ research while strengthening scientific exchange between Japan and participating countries.
JSPS finances the fellowships and makes final award decisions. The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation pre-selects applicants seeking stays of at least six months, while DAAD handles shorter stays. Selection considers academic achievement, research originality and innovative potential, significance for the field, and prospects for scientific and personal development. The Foundation expressly encourages women and underrepresented groups to apply and considers individual circumstances affecting equal opportunities.
