Applications for the 2026–2027 cycle of the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science’s (JSPS) International Fellowships are currently being accepted. In order to foster international academic cooperation and strengthen Japan’s worldwide research alliances, these esteemed fellowships provide outstanding academics from all over the world with fully financed research opportunities in Japan.
The program is open to academics from many fields, including the natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities. It accepts postdoctoral researchers, senior academics, and PhD candidates. Throughout their stay, participants will have access to cutting-edge research facilities, full financial support, and knowledgeable supervision.
The JSPS International Fellowships offer a special opportunity to develop your research career internationally, contribute significantly to your subject, and fully immerse yourself in Japan’s vibrant academic environment. Collaborate with your potential Japanese host to start the preparations early, and be sure to apply via the official JSPS portal before the deadlines.
Host Country: Japan
University: Japanese Universities
Opportunity Type: Fellowship
Eligibility Country: International Students
Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
Eligibility Criteria & Benefits:
Fellowship Type: Postdoctoral Fellowship—Standard [P]
Duration: 12 to 24 months
Eligibility: Applicants must have obtained their PhD on or after April 2, 2020
Citizenship Requirement: Open to applicants from any country with diplomatic ties to Japan
Fellowship Start Dates and Deadlines:
- 1st Round: Start between April and September 2026 (Application deadline: August 29, 2025)
- 2nd Round: Start between September and November 2026 (Application deadline: April 28, 2026)
Financial support includes
- Round trip airfare
- Monthly stipend of ¥362,000
- Settling-in allowance of ¥200,000
- Overseas travel insurance
Fellowship Type: Postdoctoral Fellowship—Short-term [PE]
Duration: 1 to 12 months
Target Regions: Applicants must be from the USA, Canada, UK, EU countries, Switzerland, Norway, or Russia
Eligibility:
- Must have obtained a PhD within the past 6 years, or
- Be currently enrolled in a doctoral program with expected PhD completion within 2 years
Application Rounds & Deadlines:
- 1st Round: Deadline September 26, 2025 (Start period: April 2026 – March 2027)
- 2nd Round: Deadline January 9, 2026 (Start period: August 2026 – March 2027)
- 3rd Round: Deadline June 5, 2026 (Start period: December 2026 – March 2027)
Financial support includes
- ¥362,000/month for PhD holders
- ¥200,000/month for pre-PhD applicants
- ¥200,000 settling-in allowance (for stays of 3 months or more)
- Roundtrip airfare and travel insurance
Fellowship Type: Invitational Fellowship—Long-term [L]
Duration: 2 to 10 months
Eligibility: Open to senior researchers holding a rank equivalent to professor or associate professor
Citizenship Requirement: Must be from a country with diplomatic relations with Japan
Application Deadline: August 29, 2025
Fellowship Start Period: Between April 2026 and March 2027
Financial support includes
- Monthly stipend of ¥387,600
- Round trip airfare
- Research support allowance up to ¥150,000
- Travel insurance
Fellowship Type: Invitational Fellowship—Short-term [S]
Duration: Between 14 and 60 days
Purpose: Designed for short-term academic activities such as lectures, discussions, and collaborative research
Eligibility: Open to senior researchers with a strong and established academic record
Financial support includes:
- Short-term allowance determined by the length of stay
- Round trip airfare
- Travel insurance
Deadline: 28 April 2026
