Postdoctoral Fellowships for Research in Japan
JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowships support early-career international researchers to conduct collaborative research in Japan under the mentorship of Japanese scientists across all academic fields.
Funder: Japan Society for the Promotion of Science
Due Dates: June 5, 2026 (Application deadline, 5 p.m. JST, via Japanese host institutions for FY2026 Postdoctoral Fellowships – Short-term (PE) (3rd) / Open Call)
Funding Amounts: Short-term (PE): JPY 534,000/month + research support allowance up to JPY 158,500; Standard: JPY 362,000/month + settling-in allowance JPY 200,000; round-trip airfare and insurance included; durations: 1–12 or 12–24 months depending on program.
Summary: International postdoctoral fellowships supporting early-career researchers to conduct collaborative research in Japan under Japanese host supervision.
Key Information: Applications must be submitted by the Japanese host institution; institutional deadlines may precede the JSPS deadline by over a month.
Description
The Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) Postdoctoral Fellowships for Research in Japan provide opportunities for early-career international researchers (pre- and post-doctoral) to engage in collaborative research at Japanese universities and research institutions. The program aims to foster international academic exchange and research networks by enabling foreign researchers to work under the guidance of leading Japanese scientists. Multiple fellowship tracks are available, including short-term and standard postdoctoral fellowships, each tailored to different applicant backgrounds and research durations.
