Postdoctoral Fellowships for Research in Japan support overseas predoctoral and postdoctoral researchers in host-guided research at Japanese institutions to foster international research cooperation.
FY2027 Short-term (PE), first round, is now open with a September 25, 2026 deadline at 5 p.m. JST; FY2026’s third round, previously due June 5, 2026, is closed. FY2027 reference forms are now available, and other application-document details also changed.
Research Fellowships for Young Scientists support young researchers in Japan pursuing independent work across the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences to develop future scientific leaders.
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 in the U.S. support colleges and universities in hiring Japan-focused scholars for teaching and research that expand Japan-related courses and cultivate undergraduate interest in Japan.
Japanese Studies Fellowship Programs (for US Applicants) support scholars, professionals, and doctoral candidates researching Japan’s humanities and social sciences in Japan to advance Japanese studies overseas.
Overseas Research Fellowships support early-career researchers pursuing long-term research abroad across the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences to build abilities and international perspectives.